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Paying Attention to Dessert at Per Se
May 16, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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Why Is Mario Batali on Food Stamps?
May 16, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Charles HaynesHere's a publicity stunt we can get behind: Mario Batali and his family are eating for a week on a food stamp budget--$31 a person, for the entire week....
The Most Beautiful Corn in the World, Seriously
May 16, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Robert Krulwich Asks, Do We Reset Our Appetites?
May 15, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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Chef Michael Anthony on Recovering from Open-Heart Surgery
May 15, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Over at Eatocracy, the thoughtful Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern shares a beautiful essay about how he was affected by his recent open-heart surgery. Anthony experienced chest pains at a...
Get Your Duck Schmaltz Fries Delivered! Kutsher's Launches Delivery
May 15, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Film Nerds Reenact Great Scenes From Ghostbusters
May 14, 2012 in Fork in the Road
The Glory Days of Napkin Folding
May 14, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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Author George R. R. Martin Confesses His 'Shameful Secret'
May 14, 2012 in Fork in the Road
A Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin makes what he calls an "embarrassing confession" in the new cookbook based on his popular fantasy series: He can't cook. In his...
Four-Year-Old Will Judge Ugly-Pancake Contest
May 11, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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The Inimitable Hedda Lettuce Stars in 'What's for Dinner?'
May 11, 2012 in Fork in the Road
What can you cook with eggs, milk and a high heeled shoe? Drag queen and comedian Hedda Lettuce figures it out in this charming video for a new Kickstarter project....
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Our 10 Best Places to Take Mom
May 11, 2012 in Fork in the Road
If you really love your mom, you might want to consider skipping the Mother's Day specials this year. They tend to be such gloomy experiences as restaurants transform into brunch...
Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Places to Take Mom
May 10, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Edible Geometry by Carl Kleiner and Evelina Bratell
May 10, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Johnny Iuzzini's 'Photo Essay' of the New Menu at wd-50
May 10, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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Bandwiches: When Rock Bands Become Strange, Delicious Sandwiches
May 09, 2012 in Fork in the Road
John Peck has an irresistible post on McSweeney's today, in which he lists ideal sandwich components for various bands. For example, this gem: Pink Floyd: Amethyst-rubbed pork, asparagus jelly, moon-dried tomatoes, pumpernickel.Naturally...
Under Review: Perla's Italian With a Midwestern Accent
May 09, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Watch In the Night Kitchen Animated
May 09, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Kitchit's 'Bespoke' Dining Launches in New York Today
May 08, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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Local Kosher-Food Manufacturer to Pay $577,000 in Back Wages
May 08, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Flaum, the Brooklyn-based manufacturer of Kosher foods, will pay 20 former employees a settlement of $577,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit. The case began in 2008 when 17 workers at...
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Children's Book Artist Maurice Sendak, Dies at 83
May 08, 2012 in Fork in the Road
In very sad news today, the wonderful Maurice Sendak has died due to complications from a recent stroke. Sendak was considered one of the most important children's book artists of...
A Handy, Disgusting Guide to Pink Slime and Other Mechanically Processed Meats
May 07, 2012 in Fork in the Road
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Awesome Street Food Photography, Circa 1877
May 07, 2012 in Fork in the Road
John Thomson Remember Hangover Heaven, the mobile "clinic" treating hangovers in Vegas for $90 a pop? Let's take a moment to admire the original hangover-cure pushers and street-meat vendors of...
Winners of the James Beard Foundation's Book, Broadcast and Journalism Awards
May 07, 2012 in Fork in the Road
Piata Anatomy 101: When Your Organs Are Made of Sweet, Sweet Candy
May 07, 2012 in Fork in the Road
