Barbecue Temple Fette Sau Spawns Philadelphia Location

Posted by Zachary Feldman, Special Contributor
Joe Carroll's beloved haute Brooklyn barbecue restaurant Fette Sau has a new, nearly identical twin in Philadelphia thanks to serial restaurateur Stephen Starr and his affinity for fostering... read more

Paradise Tasted. Foie Gras & Oyster

Posted by Eddie Lin, Special Contributor
The hackneyed expression "it doesn't get any better than this" is hackneyed because it's sputtered during such occasions as when cracking open a cold one to other equally... read more

Celebrity Chefs’ Favorite Fall Spices and Where to Find Them

Posted by Marilyn He, Writer
Black and green cardamom
From allspice to vanilla, everyone’s pulling out special superstar spice combos for the season. You know it’s really fall when pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider (with cinnamon sticks... read more

Rumor Mill: We Want Your Tips

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
We Want Your Tips
When it comes to local food news, shocking and/or offensive dining stories, abnormally shaped vegetables, and downright gossip, we know YOU are experts. More often than not, the next big thing is... read more

Alain Ducasse to Close Adour (But Hints at New Restaurants)

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
The Manhattan island is abuzz with news that Alain Ducasse's 5-year-old restaurant, Adour, will be closing. The New York Times was the first to report that the agreement between St. Regis New... read more

Michel Richard Headed to Manhattan

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Good news for New York fans of chef Michel Richard: the chef will bring his cuisine to Manhattan, in the space formerly known as Le Cirque.  The New York Times reports that Richard will open... read more

Valentino in Santa Monica Celebrates 40 Years with Sicilian Specialties and White Truffles

Posted by Colman Andrews, Editor
When I first met Piero Selvaggio, back in the 1960s, he was a young Sicilian immigrant to Los Angeles, working his way through L.A. City College waiting tables in red-checked-tablecloth Italian... read more

Restaurant Critic Roundup: Good Ideas 'Take Tumbles' in Execution

Posted by Tyler Sullivan, Editor
As always, the ratings range from stars to bells to beans, but every review offers specialized insight into the food, atmosphere, and service of eateries in each city’s dining scene and the... read more