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What We Give Up When We Turn Our Backs on Street Meatnew

The food cart is about as inherent a part of New York as some girl sobbing as her boyfriend breaks up with her on the side of the road. But you’ve probably noticed a new crop of carts popping up lately, and these meals take street eats beyond the wiener we’re all used to.
New York Press  |  Corynne Steindler  |  02-18-2010  |  Food+Drink

Flesh Mob: New York’s Vegetarians Have Come Down With Some Serious Bloodlustnew

These days, as high-profile chefs like David Chang resolutely refuse to cater to an animal product-free world, many New York vegetarians are giving up the greens and developing a taste for flesh.
New York Press  |  Linnea Covington  |  01-14-2010  |  Food+Drink

Cracking Down on Brooklyn Stoop Drinkersnew

Along with rolling blackouts, broiling heat waves and Chinatown's unholy stink, outdoor drinking is a summertime staple.
New York Press  |  Joshua M. Bernstein  |  07-03-2008  |  Food+Drink

Remember Cliff Crooks from 'Top Chef'?new

It is impossible that anyone could be this hard to get ahold of. I don’t care how busy or famous you are. I have left at least seven voicemails and as many emails in as many hours. Finally, I get a text message from Chef Cliff Crooks: “No verbal communication at this juncture. How can I assist you?”

Is this guy for real?
New York Press  |  Talia Berman  |  05-22-2008  |  Food+Drink

Has New York's Countercultural Mudtruck Turned Raging Capitalist?new

The coffee truck's founders are considering a lawsuit against a company based in Detroit, Mich. for what they consider to be a stolen logo and stolen name.
New York Press  |  Erik Shilling  |  03-13-2008  |  Food+Drink

Cook Like an Egyptiannew

In the Arab world, and most households, culinary traditions are usually passed down from mother to daughter, and, far away from his mothers and sisters in Egypt, my father had no way to recreate the dishes he ate growing up.
New York Press  |  Aisha Gawad  |  01-03-2008  |  Food+Drink

New York's Little Italy That Couldnew

FYI: Bronx Italian is the city's most authentic.
New York Press  |  David Zuckerman  |  07-19-2007  |  Food+Drink

NYC's Food Chain Invasionnew

Neighborhood haunts lose out in the restaurant renovation battle.
New York Press  |  Jill Colvin  |  07-19-2007  |  Food+Drink

Trader Joe's Wine Cellarnew

The gourmet grocer offers loads of cheap wine for under $4 -- we put it to the taste test.
New York Press  |  Joshua M. Bernstein  |  04-27-2006  |  Food+Drink

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