Posts of the Week

At last it's Friday afternoon. As the day retreats into a shroud of seasonal gloom, it's time to look back on the week that was.

Lauren Shockey, a lifelong New Yorker, lists her top 10 childhood restaurants that still exist.

Our Man Sietsema goes to Staten Island for some meat and murder.

"Brooklyn" has been co-opted by Ford and the Gap.

Dorie Greenspan talks about why American dinner parties are no fun, her holiday baking traditions, and CookieBar.

Top Chef has returned, All-Stars in tow.

Will the real Ruth Wilensky please stand up?

Battle of the Octopus Balls: Otafuku vs. Ichibantei.

The Early Word on the Emerson in Clinton Hill ...

... and the Jackson Diner's new location in Greenwich Village.

Make the Risotto alla Milanese con Ossobuco that Mario Danieli makes at Casa Lever.

Alcohol-infused whipped cream targets Four Loko-deprived youth.

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