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Michael Batterberry, Influential Food Editor, Dies at 78

NYTimes - 1 hour 26 min ago
Mr. Batterberry was a food writer and historian who founded two influential magazines, Food & Wine and Food Arts.

Recipe Redux: Recipe Redux: Raspberry Vinegar, 1900

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 10:30pm
A syrup recipe that appeared in The Times in 1900 was made not for salads but for summer drinks.

Botanical Gardens Are Turning Away From Flowers

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 7:33pm
Social trends and changing demographics have forced botanical gardens to widen their appeal beyond flowers and plants.

Free Coffee at At65 Cafe

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 5:03pm
Giorgio Milos, the 2008 barista champion of Italy, is giving away coffee every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. until early October.

Supermarket Wine Week- Australian Reds Under $10 – Episode #895

Wine Library TV - July 29, 2010 - 4:25pm

Gary Vaynerchuk continues his supermarket wine tasting with 3 Aussie reds, including one of the most infamous- Yellow Tail.

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Wines tasted in this episode: Jacobs Creek MerlotAustralian Merlot Lindemans Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 45Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Yellow Tail ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

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Food Arts Co-Founder Michael Batterberry Dies at 78 (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator News - July 29, 2010 - 4:00pm
Magazine's editor-in-chief and publisher helped shape the growth of America’s food, restaurant and hospitality universe

Clinton Vineyards for a Clinton Wedding (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator News - July 29, 2010 - 12:00pm
Plus, Far Niente celebrates its 125th anniversary, South Africa loses a wine-industry giant and more

The First Letter Grade Is Assigned in Long Island City

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 11:39am
Glenn Collins visits Spark's Deli to pay witness to city health officials assigning their first letter grade.

An Amazonian Fish on Display in Chelsea Market

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 11:30am
The paiche fish will be on display at Lobster Place until 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Off the Menu: Three New Restaurants for Battery Park City

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 11:18am
Union Square Hospitality Group is set to open three new restaurants in Battery Park City next year.

Eataly, an Italian Food Hall, Opening Soon

NYTimes - July 29, 2010 - 10:21am
The giant Italian food hall, a culinary extravaganza, is set to open in a month or so on West 23rd Street.

Spanish Red Tasting with a Special Guest – Episode #894

Wine Library TV - July 28, 2010 - 4:51pm

Gary Vaynerchuk is joined with Jimmy Trent, a longtime Vayniac and contest winner. He brought 2 Gran Reserva wines to try from the Utiel-Requena region of Spain.

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Wines tasted in this episode: 1997 Torre Oria Gran Reserva 1999 Torre Oria Gran Reserva

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Food Photography: Four Manual Settings You Need to Know for Shooting Food

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 4:38pm
Andrew Scrivani discusses the ideal camera settings for shooting food.

Pairing Okra With Corn Pancakes

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 4:36pm
A cumin-spiced stew of okra along with corn pancakes takes advantage of what's in the market now.

Letter Grading of Restaurants’ Hygiene to Begin

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 2:52pm
A new city health department program requires dining establishments to post a grade of A, B or C for cleanliness.

When Is Extra Virgin Not Extra Virgin? (Wine Spectator)

Wine Spectator News - July 28, 2010 - 2:00pm
A California study raises questions about olive oil quality and highlights lax federal rules

The Pour: Sake Rewards the Adventurous Drinker

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 11:22am
For American wine lovers, the world of sake may be disquieting at first, but its rewards can go well beyond what’s in the glass.

Health Department Revamps Restaurant Inspection Web Site

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 8:00am
Along with a new inspection system, a new way to keep track of it.

Korean-Style Tacos Move From West to East

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 3:12am
Korean-style tacos, a Southern California phenomenon, are now on the menu in other parts of the country.

A Good Appetite: No Shark Cartilage? Almonds Will Do for a Salad

NYTimes - July 28, 2010 - 1:20am
A dish inspired by a Japanese bar snack, with almonds, squid and cucumber standing in for shark.