Last week, Joe Campanale and Gabe Thompson launched a late night "Pasta-Fixe" at their popular West Village gem Dell' Anima. The deal: a plate of the restaurant's oft-discussed pasta and a glass of wine for $25. More

[Photograph: Mike McCarthy] Inspired by Julia Child, Katherine Thompson has a passion for baking that drives her to create desserts at not one, but three restaurants. Although it keeps her quite busy, she is in good company—she works alongside... More

Author's note: Joe Campanale has accomplished quite a bit for someone who hasn't even reached the tender age of 25. When he became a sommelier at Babbo, he was one of the youngest in the country. He holds an M.A.... More