Restaurants: Stargazing, With a Bit of Nostalgia
The restaurant and celebrity hangout Hotel Griffou has its allures, but it suffers from uneven cooking, scattershot presentation and inconsistent service. 23 hours ago | The New York Times |  
Board Wrap: The Burrito that Bites Back
· Huge Hunk of Metal Inside Burrito at Del Taco [SE] · Il Cantinori Now Unbelieveably Mediocre [CH] · The Pros and Cons of Raising Chickens at Home [SE] · Looking for Undiscovered... September 23, 2009 | Eater |  
Trader Joe's Set to Invade Chelsea
Will the standard Hawaiian shirt uniform of Trader Joe's employees soon be hitting Chelsea? Reportedly the store is in discussions to open a shop at the Mattel Building, located... September 23, 2009 | Gothamist |  
Breaking: Frappuccinos Are High in Calories
Your tax dollars have enabled the Health Department to conclude a groundbreaking study on the calorie counts of beverages at Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. And what they found... September 23, 2009 | Gothamist |  
Midweek Special: NYC Restaurant Review Roundup
Hotel Griffou (Daniel Krieger) This week the Times's Pete Wells (filling in before incoming chief dining critic Sam Sifton takes the reins) reviews Hotel Griffou, the trendy... September 23, 2009 | Gothamist |  
Mister Softee Literally Threatening to Kill Rival (Again)
specialkrb's Flickr [UPDATE BELOW] More reports of Mister Softee's violent threats against rival ice cream trucks have surfaced. And this time the target is the infinitely... September 23, 2009 | Gothamist |  
Giveaways: Eater sponsor The Joy of Sake...
Eater sponsor The Joy of Sake is offering up two pairs of tickets to their annual Joy of Sake tasting event, taking place tomorrow at Webster Hall from 6 - 9 p.m. The event will... September 23, 2009 | Eater |  
Union Ready to Fight New "Tavern on the Green" Operator
sgoralnick's Flickr The union that organizes restaurant workers at Tavern on the Green is spoiling for a fight with the new leaseholder, who's trying to renegotiate the union'... September 22, 2009 | Gothamist |  
Mayor Doesn’t Always Live by His Health Rules
Although Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has described his battle against unhealthy foods as common-sense public policy, many of his targets overlap with his own cravings. September 22, 2009 | The New York Times |  
Yes, We Speak Cupcake
The shop Sugar Daddy’s in Amman, Jordan, has brought the cupcake craze that has swept some American cities to the Middle East. September 22, 2009 | The New York Times |  
E-Kitchens Can Get Crowded
Crowd-sourcing recipes — corralling a group of strangers on the Internet to create and edit a bank of recipes — is gaining popularity and investors. September 22, 2009 | The New York Times |  
The Pour: From Jura, Geeky but Versatile Wines
The unusual wines from the Jura region of France are an almost perfect match for the steak. September 22, 2009 | The New York Times |