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2010/05/27

Grub Street: Sifton's 'Very Good' Habit | 'Top Chef Masters' Recap

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010

Daily New York Food News from NYMag.com & MenuPages.com
Two for Eight

Tables Available at Le Cirque, Bar Boulud; Balthazar Mostly Booked

It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.

TV Land

New Bravo Show Moves Rocco From Dunce’s Corner to Head of the Table

The former 'Restaurant' star gets a new show.

Trends

Snack Attack

Research proves what we already know: The small-plates trend is exploding.

Empire Building

East Village’s Frank and the Smith Plan New Restaurants

Plus, Crave reopens in midtown.

The Other Critics

It’s a Very Good Day for Sam Sifton

The 'Times' critic tends to find things "very good."

Openings

Meet Your Matcha: Japanese Tea House Pops Up in Soho

Get ready for iced teas mixed in martini shakers.

Awards

Char No. 4, Gjelina Among Best-Looking New Restaurants

The American Institutes of Architects/Los Angeles announces this year's finalists in their annual restaurant-design awards.

Top Chef

Top Chef Masters: Odd Woman Out

The cheftestants have to get creative when they're asked to create dishes representing Greek gods.

Health Concerns

Is the Health Department Out to Ruin Your Winegasms?

The Health Department is changing its code, and a curiously named Astoria wine bar should be worried.

Openings

2 Bros. Ventures Into Brooklyn; 5 Napkin Journeys Into Queens

Plus, a new location of 2 Bros. opens in midtown today.

Mediavore

In-N-Out Moves East; Food Entrepreneurs Seek Funding

Plus: In-N-Out expands, and Mr. Softee sues, all in our morning news roundup.

Neighborhood Watch

Pies-N-Thighs Launches Delivery; 5 & Diamond’s Daily Prix Fixe

Plus: Choice Greene plans to debut garden restaurant, and Bar Henry launches summertime wine dinners, in our daily roundup of neighborhood news.

Empire Building

Todd English Opens Plaza Food Hall in June, Ça Va in July

The Olives chef is keeping busy (very busy) with a brasserie and a food emporium.

Financial Woes

West Branch’s Uncertain Future

Jeffrey Chodorow may want the space if Tom Valenti can’t renegotiate his lease.

Openings

Totale Pizza’s Mongrel Lineage: 2 Bros. and Una Pizza Napoletana

Unlocking the mystery of a Neapolitan newcomer on St. Marks Place.

Openings

Goods Gets Ready to Serve ‘Polished American Classics’ to Williamsburg

The stationary trailer has a Commander's Palace vet at the helm.

 

 

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