Bruni’s Best of 2008; Kefi’s Welcome Return
Plus: Italian-American cuisine in Dyker Heights and pork overload at Irving Mill, in our weekly review roundup.
Posted 12/19/08 in Grub Street
Dealmaking
Tom Cat Bakery Sold to Investment Groups
The local bakery that was started with $120,000 grew into a $32 million business.
Posted 12/18/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Benoit; Le Bernardin, Gordon Ramsay Fully Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 12/05/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Starbucks Cuts Costs; City Bakery Gets a Bar
Plus: a rare chance to slurp turtle soup, and an update on Jim Lahey's Co., all in our morning news roundup.
Posted 12/03/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Benoit, Cru; Le Cirque Fully Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 11/21/08 in Grub Street
Slideshow
Eric Ripert Picks Manhattan’s Best Fish Taco
Le Bernardin's maritime mastermind turns his discerning eye to street food.
Posted 11/14/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Benoit, Picholine; Cru, Le Bernardin Mostly Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 11/13/08 in Grub Street
Slideshow
Exclusive Excerpt: Le Bernardin’s Ben Chekroun Shares the ‘129 Cardinal Sins’ of Service
An exclusive excerpt and slideshow from Eric Ripert's new book, ‘On the Line.’
Posted 11/10/08 in Grub Street
Ripper
Marcel and the Ripper
Eric RIpert, for one, thinks Marcel Vigneron is a nice guy.
Posted 11/05/08 in Grub Street
Top Chef
Howie Hearts Le Bernardin
A new ‘Top Chef’ map allows you to get restaurant recommendations from cheftestants and judges.
Posted 10/31/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Cru; Gordon Ramsey, Balthazar, and Le Bernardin Fully Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 10/17/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Bar Boulud and Daniel Mostly Booked; Balthazar Fully Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 10/03/08 in Grub Street
Openings
A First Look at Bussaco, the Newest in New Brooklyn Cuisine
Alums of Le Bernardin and Gotham Bar and Grill keep it real with chicken and waffles.
Posted 10/02/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Availability at Benoit and Cru; Gordon Ramsay at the London Fully Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 09/24/08 in Grub Street
Bad Behavior
Ripert Boots Bad Boys From D.C. Kitchen
Eric Ripert suspended the executive chef at Westend Bistro for bad behavior.
Posted 09/18/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Benoit and Cru; Gordon Ramsay at the London Fully Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 09/04/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Le Cirque and Cru; Le Bernardin Mostly Booked
It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
Posted 08/20/08 in Grub Street
Back of the House
Exclusive: True Tales of a ‘Top Chef’ Paparazzo; Six Cheftestants Left?
What we heard while loitering outside Le Bernardin today.
Posted 08/19/08 in Grub Street
Two for Eight
Tables Available at Benoit and Cru; Bar Boulud, Balthazar, and Le Cirque Mostly Booked
It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Gourmet French.
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