No Stars: Donatella Arpaia's Mia Dona lost two stars with the departure of its former chef, Michael Psilakis.

Mysterious Food Allergies: More people are afflicted with food allergies than ever, but scientists aren't quite sure why.

Post-Gourmet World: "Half a year after Gourmet's final issue, in November, the Gourmet readership and ad base seem to have largely vanished."

Weed in the Kitchen: Marijuana is a part of kitchen culture that gave rise to "haute stoner cuisine."

Urban Farming Hero: John Ameroso, who introduced New Yorkers to farming and helped them feed themselves since 1976, is retiring.

Pies 'N' Thighs: A remake of a seedy bar serves juicy chicken, buttery biscuits and key lime pie.

Homemade Pizza: Let the dough rise overnight for chewy, thin and delicious crust.

Bordeaux as Relic: "Bordeaux, once the world's most hallowed region and the standard-bearer for all fine wines, is now largely irrelevant."

Food Stuff: A platter with a gel insert to keep food cool; fat white asparagus means spring is here; Lucas Fine Foods will sell artisianal ice cream and salads in Brooklyn; luscious goat milk caramels from France.