About To Croque
It Took a Year for These Farmers to Grow Every Ingredient They Needed for a Ham-and-Cheese Sandwich"It took us a year, day and night, and 35,000 euro, and we only got 350 sandwiches in the end."
By
Clint Rainey
"It took us a year, day and night, and 35,000 euro, and we only got 350 sandwiches in the end."
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Slurp
21 Incredible Bowls of Noodles You’re Missing Right Now at the Tokyo Ramen ShowThey're serving forty kinds of shio, miso, tonkotsu, and shoyu overall.
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Hugh Merwin
They're serving forty kinds of shio, miso, tonkotsu, and shoyu overall.
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Scary Stuff
Colorado Parents Freak Out Over the Idea of Pot-Laced Halloween CandyLocal advocacy groups are worried that people might hand kids Buddafingers instead of Butterfingers.
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Clint Rainey
Local advocacy groups are worried that people might hand kids Buddafingers instead of Butterfingers.
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Grub Guides
12 Great Marathon-Related Food and Drink DealsA dozen offers you can take advantage of, whether you're running or just watching.
By
Vicky Gan
A dozen offers you can take advantage of, whether you're running or just watching.
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Death Of The Salesman
Nestlé Will ‘Hire’ Thousands of Robots to Sell Its CoffeeIt should work well, the company explains, because they understand "70 to 80 percent of spontaneous conversations."
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Clint Rainey
It should work well, the company explains, because they understand "70 to 80 percent of spontaneous conversations."
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Last Days
wd~50 Made More Than $100,000 in 10 Minutes TodayTalk about going out with a bang.
By
Hugh Merwin
Talk about going out with a bang.
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Bubbles
SodaStream Will Close Its Controversial West Bank FactoryIt also wants in on the sparkling-water-making business.
By
Clint Rainey
It also wants in on the sparkling-water-making business.
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The Prawn Identity
There’s a Good Chance the Shrimp You’re Buying Is MislabeledPut down the scampi, everyone.
By
Hugh Merwin
Put down the scampi, everyone.
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News
Shake Shack’s Crinkle Fries Make Their Official, Triumphant Return TodayWelcome back, old friends.
By
Alan Sytsma
Welcome back, old friends.
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App-etizing
Why Technology Hasn’t Really Made It Any Easier to Reserve Restaurant TablesWhat's the point of all these new apps and services if it's still a hassle to eat where you want, when you want?
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Alan Sytsma
What's the point of all these new apps and services if it's still a hassle to eat where you want, when you want?
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Sticky Situations
Cheap Sushi May Be the California Drought’s Next VictimThere's at least 25 percent less high-quality sticky rice this year.
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Clint Rainey
There's at least 25 percent less high-quality sticky rice this year.
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Pop-Ups
This Pop-up Cocktails Book Is Actually the Classiest Drinks Menu of All TimeOnly 1,000 copies have been made, and you can take one home for $80 when you're done drinking.
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Hugh Merwin
Only 1,000 copies have been made, and you can take one home for $80 when you're done drinking.
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Foodievents
Here’s How to Win VIP Tickets to New York TasteThe 16th annual event goes down on November 10.
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Grub Street
The 16th annual event goes down on November 10.
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Lawsuits
Chipotle Sued for Forcing Employees to Work Overtime Without PayThe company cuts costs with an "unwritten policy" of wage theft, workers claim.
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Clint Rainey
The company cuts costs with an "unwritten policy" of wage theft, workers claim.
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We All Scream
Morgenstern’s Collaborates With Cool Chefs on New Ice-Cream FlavorsJeepney, Estela, Navy, and Bun-ker are all on board.
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Sierra Tishgart
Jeepney, Estela, Navy, and Bun-ker are all on board.
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Video Feed
This New Mind of a Chef Trailer Looks Totally EngrossingThe second half of season three premieres November 1.
By
Hugh Merwin
The second half of season three premieres November 1.
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Happy Halloween
Ghastly Tales: 14 Kitchen Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up at NightBlood! Bone marrow! And lots of hot oil!
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Sierra Tishgart
Blood! Bone marrow! And lots of hot oil!
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Recalls
Fireball Reassures World That Their Product Isn’t Actually Cinnamon-Flavored PoisonFans should "continue to enjoy their favorite product as they always have."
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Clint Rainey
Fans should "continue to enjoy their favorite product as they always have."
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Like A Boss
NBA Team Unleashes 8-Pound, $70 Burger on Its Unsuspecting FansThe Hugo's Boss Burger may be the most over-the-top concession yet.
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Clint Rainey
The Hugo's Boss Burger may be the most over-the-top concession yet.
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Can't Be Unseen
England Can’t Stop Putting Penises on Its FoodNever mind the bollocks, indeed.
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Hugh Merwin
Never mind the bollocks, indeed.
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Video Feed
This Wonderful Dog Fetches Cold Beer Every Time He Hears ‘I’m Parched’Bandit doesn't like a thirsty owner.
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Clint Rainey
Bandit doesn't like a thirsty owner.
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Guy Fieri
Here Come the Guy Fieri Halloween CostumesBe the mayor of Flavortown for just $10.
By
Clint Rainey
Be the mayor of Flavortown for just $10.
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Reopenings
First Look at Pok Pok Phat Thai’s New Brooklyn HomePlus: new menu items.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Plus: new menu items.
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All Aboard
Grand Banks Will Cap Off Its First Season With $5 CocktailsThe oysters may be all gone, but the bottles of wine will cost $20.
By
Hugh Merwin
The oysters may be all gone, but the bottles of wine will cost $20.
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Grub Guides
13 Spectacular Squash Dishes You’ll Want to Eat Right NowIt's edible-gourd season.
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Sierra Tishgart
It's edible-gourd season.
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Beef
Cronut King Dominique Ansel Defends His CroissantsIn fact, he doesn't seem too concerned at all with the haters.
By
Vicky Gan
In fact, he doesn't seem too concerned at all with the haters.
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Lawsuits
The Music Industry Wants to Ban Music at Restaurants That Don’t Pay RoyaltiesOne Long Island establishment is facing a fine of $150,000.
By
Clint Rainey
One Long Island establishment is facing a fine of $150,000.
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Jed-IPA Mind Tricks
Empire Brewing’s Response to Lucasfilm’s Trademark Claim Is FantasticThe short video addressed to the 'Star Wars' maker is nothing short of a blockbuster.
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Hugh Merwin
The short video addressed to the 'Star Wars' maker is nothing short of a blockbuster.
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Openings
Soho Sandwich Shop Alidoro Opening Midtown Location on ThursdayThe menu will be supplemented with tea, coffee, and salads, not to mention breakfast and a new namesake prosciutto sandwich.
By
Robin Raisfeld
and
Rob Patronite
The menu will be supplemented with tea, coffee, and salads, not to mention breakfast and a new namesake prosciutto sandwich.
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Knockoffs
Dunkin’ Donuts’ Korean ‘Cronut’ Finally Invades America Next WeekThe chain claims it had been working on this, you know, long before Dominique Ansel became a household name.
By
Clint Rainey
The chain claims it had been working on this, you know, long before Dominique Ansel became a household name.
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Coming Soon
New York Will Finally Get Its First All-Éclair BakeryLes Jardins de la Duchesse will open on the Lower East Side any day now.
By
Hugh Merwin
Les Jardins de la Duchesse will open on the Lower East Side any day now.
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Video Feed
A Deli Employee Got Fired for Allegedly Taking Pictures of a Breastfeeding Mom"I got sweaty, I was so mad, but I didn't know how to confront him."
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Clint Rainey
"I got sweaty, I was so mad, but I didn't know how to confront him."
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Gone Viral
A Café Took ‘African’ Off Its Sign After Too Many People Asked About EbolaThe owner says that customers won't even shake her hand anymore.
By
Clint Rainey
The owner says that customers won't even shake her hand anymore.
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Noticed
The Growing Cult of the Black-Gloved Chef"I got them because I think they look badass."
By
Hugh Merwin
"I got them because I think they look badass."
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Openings
What to Eat at Upland, the ‘California-Inspired’ Knockout Opening TomorrowPasta, pizza, and bone-in aged steak.
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Sierra Tishgart
Pasta, pizza, and bone-in aged steak.
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Lunchtime
The Mayor Ate Where the Ebola Patient Did to Prove That’s Not How You Get EbolaChicken and meatball, pork with mushroom, vegetarian with pesto, and absolutely no Ebola.
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Clint Rainey
Chicken and meatball, pork with mushroom, vegetarian with pesto, and absolutely no Ebola.
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Grub Guides
15 Chocolate Desserts That Might Actually Improve Your MemoryScience proves it — but even if they don't, they're still delicious.
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Sierra Tishgart
Science proves it — but even if they don't, they're still delicious.
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Openings
First Look at Semilla, Williamsburg’s Newest Chef’s CounterHigh-end, vegetable-centric fare in the former Lake Trout space.
By
Robin Raisfeld
and
Rob Patronite
High-end, vegetable-centric fare in the former Lake Trout space.
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Planned Service Changes
Momofuku Ko Klosed Last NightDavid Chang's relocating the restaurant to Extra Place.
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Sierra Tishgart
David Chang's relocating the restaurant to Extra Place.
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Video Feed
City Bakery’s Maury Rubin Trashes Dominique Ansel’s ‘Lousy’ Croissants"Most people don’t know anything about good pastry anymore," he says.
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Hugh Merwin
"Most people don’t know anything about good pastry anymore," he says.
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Restaurant Review
Restaurant Review: At Danny Meyer’s Marta, the Crackly Roman-Style Pizzas Command Your AttentionEven if the space isn't much to look at.
By
Adam Platt
Even if the space isn't much to look at.
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Last Days
Wylie Dufresne Commemorating Final Two Weeks of wd~50 With Ticketed Blowout FeastsWylie Dufresne's pioneering restaurant is going out with a crazy modernist bang, or course, and not at all with a whimper.
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Hugh Merwin
Wylie Dufresne's pioneering restaurant is going out with a crazy modernist bang, or course, and not at all with a whimper.
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Lawsuits
Girl Who Was Burned by Hot Denny's Coffee Will Get $500KThe waitress who put the cup on the table's edge was negligent.
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Clint Rainey
The waitress who put the cup on the table's edge was negligent.
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Awful Things
Entire Family Gets Paralyzed After Feasting on Deadly Pufferfish by MistakeFugu is apparently as dangerous as everyone says, and doesn't have to be served raw and in Japan by a careless sushi chef to mess you up.
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Clint Rainey
Fugu is apparently as dangerous as everyone says, and doesn't have to be served raw and in Japan by a careless sushi chef to mess you up.
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Restaurant Power Rankings
Grub Street’s Restaurant Power Rankings: Tacos, Tarte Tatin, and MoreFind out where to eat in Grub Street's weekly ranking of the city's most-buzzed-about restaurants.
By
Alan Sytsma
Find out where to eat in Grub Street's weekly ranking of the city's most-buzzed-about restaurants.
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Outtakes
5 Awesome Outtakes From Alan Cumming’s Grub Street Diet ShootHe's a very good sport.
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Sierra Tishgart
He's a very good sport.
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Borders Crossed
People Upset With ‘Illegal Pete’s’ Burrito Shop for Obvious Reasons"This is a place that's going to instill violence in our community," critics say.
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Clint Rainey
"This is a place that's going to instill violence in our community," critics say.
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Burn Sauce
This Restaurateur Tracked Down and Stalked a Yelper"Straight up though if I ever see you near one of my places of business, we are going to have a discussion."
By
Clint Rainey
"Straight up though if I ever see you near one of my places of business, we are going to have a discussion."
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Celebrity Settings
Kristen Wiig and Fabrizio Moretti Dine at Locanda Verde; Leonardo DiCaprio Opts for Omar’sThis week's Celebrity Settings.
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Vicky Gan
This week's Celebrity Settings.
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Bon Bons
Belgian Chocolate Company ISIS Decides It's Time to Change Its Name (Again)They found a replacement that has less of a jihadist ring to it.
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Hugh Merwin
They found a replacement that has less of a jihadist ring to it.
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