As I bit into the soft ciabatta, I was struck by the utter savory meatiness of the halloumi cheese. The texture was not melty or stringy, but quite firm and a bit squeaky, much like the cheese curds found in Montreal's poutine. More

[Photographs: Allison Hemler, unless otherwise noted] New York Times readers in 1872 demanded it, just like the coffee-obsessed in 2009 on the streets of New York: "Let us have this one needed reform everywhere...hotel and restaurant keepers, please do... More

"The macchiato at Cafe Pedlar in Brooklyn could make me a regular." [Photographs: Allison Hemler] Grabbing a cup of coffee can be as routine as brushing one's teeth--and like most of us will only go for Aquafresh or Crest, say,... More