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  1. Neighborhood Watch
    End-of-Prohibition Party at Employees Only; Late-Night Noodle Bar forPlus: a new Five Guys for midtown, and an Italian speakeasy for Little Italy, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  2. Trends
    What Food & Wine Predicts for 2010What to eat next year: better butter, and frozen food.
  3. In the Magazine
    Food in the AughtsAlso in the magazine this week: where to buy macarons, and Tanoreen’s new home.
  4. Neighborhood Watch
    Heated Rooftop Comes to Manhattan; Tao Tailgates With the GiantsAnd more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood food news.
  5. Openings
    First Look at the Loading Dock, Now Making Tacos in a GalleryFind Mexican fare from a Cali transplant in Downtown Brooklyn.
  6. Mediavore
    Nello Balan Sued Over Tips; Venison Recipes From Brennan, FlayPlus: Donald Trump’s new lounge, and Kraft’s latest bid for Cadbury, all in our morning news roundup.
  7. The New York Diet
    Actress Heather Burns Is a Vegetarian Until She Gets a Craving for Jerk Chicken“I’m a really bad vegetarian: I try to be, but I don’t succeed.”
  8. Neighborhood Watch
    Winter at the Shake Shack; Champagne and Dogs at BarkPlus: Energy Kitchen expands but Mangia files for bankruptcy, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  9. Openings
    First Look Inside the Norry at Kampuchea, Serving Asian Pub Food TomorrowNum Pang sandwiches and catfish tacos come to the Lower East Side. Preview the menu.
  10. Neighborhood Watch
    Gordon Ramsay Backs Out of the London Hotel; Bluebird Coffee OpensPlus: Babbo pastry chef to judge cookie benefit, and Yerba Buena Perry does brunch, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  11. The Other Critics
    Sam Sifton Compares SD26 to a Second Wife; Casa Lever Lures a Power ScenePlus: Andrea Thompson on the Vanderbilt, and Robert Sietsema on Saltie, in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  12. In the Magazine
    Underground Gourmet Cheers Mexican Wrestling and Tacos; Make a CranberryAlso in the magazine this week: The Norry opens, and drinking is in season.
  13. The Food Chain
    Eric Ripert Thinks L2O’s Grilled Kindai Toro is Just Dreamy“The fish basically melts in your mouth, almost disappears like a cloud because of the richness.”
  14. The Other Critics
    Sam Sifton Likes Missy Robbins; Le Caprice Has Its CharmsPlus: Ryan Sutton discovers Medieval Times in Tribeca, and more insults thrown at Aureole, in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  15. Neighborhood Watch
    Fairway Does Not Fear Trader Joe’s; Now Luca Lounge Is Cooking WithPlus: Igloo bar coming to Rockefeller Center, and Ziggiz diner closes, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  16. Neighborhood Watch
    Gingerbread Houses Rise in Midtown; Russ & Daughters Will Toast Your BagelPlus: A soup-and-sandwich lunch special at Xie Xie, and where to get wasted the night before Thanksgiving, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  17. Rumor Mill
    Civetta to Reopen Under Paul Sevigny?The restaurant is reportedly closing.
  18. Thanksgiving
    Chefs Fail at Thanksgiving, TooLocal chefs regale us with tales of Thanksgiving meals gone bad, and how they won’t make the same mistakes this year.
  19. Foodievents
    When Food Meets DesignInsight from food photographers, stylists, and Frank Bruni at an AIGA event.
  20. In the Magazine
    Platt on SD26 and Abe & Arthur’s; the Many Coffees of Union SquareAlso in the magazine this week: Fresh-ginger tea, and pork for Thanksgiving.
  21. Neighborhood Watch
    Kurve Becomes Rhong-Tiam; Má Pêche Serves CocktailsPlus: Iris Café open in Brooklyn Heights, and François Payard doubles up on the UES, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  22. Openings
    Openings Preview: First Look at Mile EndMontreal-style smoked meat comes to Boerum Hill.
  23. The New York Diet
    Actor Kyle MacLachlan Parties at Bouchon L.A., Likes His Bagels From“It was what they call a ‘friends-and-family’ night.”
  24. Neighborhood Watch
    Winter’s Eve Market Returns to Lincoln Center; Joseph Leonard Launches PigPlus: Rockette cupcakes and Magnolia, and tequila tasting at Southern Hospitality, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  25. Openings
    Openings Preview: What to Eat at the East Side Social ClubA special sneak preview of next week’s magazine.
  26. Neighborhood Watch
    Film Series at Café Grumpy Roastery; Half-Price Dim Sum and Sushi at ShangPlus: A very old-school Thanksgiving and more, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  27. The Food Chain
    Michael White Admires Le Bernardin’s Escolar With Red-Wine Béarnaise“One of the great seafood dishes now in the city is by my cohort Eric Ripert.”
  28. The Other Critics
    Sifton Dislikes the New Oceana; Another Rave for A Voce ColumbusPlus: Jay Cheshes on Travertine, in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  29. Neighborhood Watch
    Kampuchea Expands; Beer Garden for Myrtle Avenue?Plus: Greenpoint Market expands, and free food at i Trulli, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  30. Openings
    First Look at MXco, Serving Guac and Tacos on the UES TomorrowPreview the space and food.
  31. Openings
    Cafe Gitane Opens Tomorrow in the Jane HotelCheck out the menu.
  32. Neighborhood Watch
    Travertine Launches Brunch; Jamba Juice Gives Away FlatbreadsPlus: a Thanksgiving market from Rooftop Farms and more, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  33. In the Magazine
    Adam Platt Sinks Oceana’s Lofty Ambitions; Meet the Spotted Pig ForagerAlso in the magazine this week: holiday cakes, and crabapple mostarda.
  34. Neighborhood Watch
    Babbo Hosts ’Shroom Party; Mimi’s Hummus Makes Progress on Wine BarPlus: a food tour of Hell’s Kitchen, and diabetics honor Tom Valenti, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  35. Mediavore
    Bloomberg Praises Brooklyn Eats; Cake Boss Picked Up for Round TwoPlus: Michael Psilakis gets a food cart, and Bobby Flay brings Bar Americain to Mohegan.
  36. The New York Diet
    Joe Bastianich Breaks From Running for Marathon Eating“There’s no way you can believe anyone eats this much and drinks this much.”
  37. Neighborhood Watch
    Roberta’s Raises Funds for Rooftop Farm; Fatty Happy Hour Moves DowntownPlus: free car service to eat in Harlem, and a pie contest, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  38. Neighborhood Watch
    Breakfast at Joseph Leonard; Beer Brunch at Jimmy’s No. 43Plus: Learn to build your own wine cellar tonight, and say good-bye to pretzels in Rock Center, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  39. Openings
    Inside Mermaid Oyster Bar, Another Fish Shack for the VillageCheck out the slideshow.
  40. The Food Chain
    Marea’s Spinosini With Langoustines Transports Frank de Carlo to the“The most authentic Italian food I’ve tasted in this country.”
  41. Openings
    First Look at Northern Spy Food Co., Selling Seasonal American Fare andCheck out the space and the menu.
  42. The Other Critics
    Sifton Pans Aureole; Nearly Everyone Else Eats at SD26Plus: Ryan Sutton goes to A Voce and Robert Sietsema samples Abe & Arthur’s.
  43. Neighborhood Watch
    Michelle’s Kitchen Closes; Bunny Chow Hops Into the LESPlus: Hot food at the Southwest Porch, and a Buttermilk Channel break-in, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  44. Openings
    First Look at Brooklyn Kitchen Labs and the Meat Hook, Selling Turkeys andSee a slideshow of the 7,000-square-foot space.
  45. Openings
    First Look at Le P’tit Paris, a French Bistro for Windsor TerraceSee a slideshow of the casual Brooklyn hangout.
  46. Neighborhood Watch
    Marfa Gets New Chef; Brooklyn Flea Moonlights in ManhattanPlus: all-you-can-eat goat at Cabrito, and a specialty-beer tasting, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  47. Openings
    Inside Bar Henry, Serving LaFrieda Beef and Old-World Wine TonightCheck out the subterranean space and some food.
  48. In the Magazine
    Platt Welcomes A Voce Columbus; Totonno’s ReturnsPlus: Chestnuts are in season, English breakfasts gain popularity, and more in this week’s magazine.
  49. Neighborhood Watch
    Dovetail Completes Expansion; Learn to Cook at Tabla TomorrowPlus: rare beers at the Brazen Head, and a cheese-themed brunch in Tribeca, in our regular roundup of neighborhood food news.
  50. Openings
    Openings Preview: First Look at Purple YamA special sneak preview of the magazine, and a slideshow.
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