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La Ciccia's Holiday Favorite

Hakkasan

This international chain of swanky Cantonese restaurants opened its San Francisco branch, all 10,000 square feet of it, yesterday.

Hanoi House

What was once Blackbyrd Warehouse is now this emporium of Vietnamese food, including spring rolls, noodles and lemongrass chicken.

Rasika

The surest way to warm up is over spicy Indian food from chef Vikram Sunderam. His Shrimp Ambotik contains peri-peri masala, and Lamb Nihari simmers in nutmeg and cinnamon.

Matchbox

Brisket With Gravy And Grainy Mustard Hominy Recipe

Ashby Inn sous chef Nathan Shapiro shares his beef brisket recipe.

12 Days Of Cookies Make Holidays Sweet

12 Days of Cookies.

Holiday Sablés Breton Recipe From Pierre Zimmermann

A recipe for French Butter Cookies, sables Breton, from La Fournette Bakery in Chicago. 

La Fournette's Sables - 12 Days Of Cookies

A recipe for French butter cookies, sables Breton, from La Fournette Bakery in Old Town. 

Bugs - Serving Great Sushi In East Village

Incredible sushi at Bugs in the East Village.

Fat Spoon

Michael Cardenas closed this Little Tokyo restaurant on Fri.

Cookbooks To Get Your Hands Dirty Growing And Hunting

Three new cookbooks that focus on foraging, hunting and growing.

The Sea Fire Grill

The owners of Benjamin Steakhouse have opened this contemporary American seafood restaurant in Midtown East. The menu includes colossal shrimp at $4.75 a piece and smoked brandade fritters.

Reno

At night, this Logan Square newcomer turns out pizza, pasta and seasonal sides. But during the day, its wood-fired oven is used for bagels--a compelling reason to find a way for a midday visit.

Bestia's Impressive Italian Cuisine - L.A.

Los Angeles's best new Italian restaurant, Bestia.

DGS Steps Up Standard Deli Fare - D.C.

DGS steps up standard deli fare.

Parm

Dassara Brooklyn Ramen

Aamanns-Copenhagen

A meal at this new Tribeca restaurant should include anything served on the glorious rye bread. That bread, endless herring and a beautiful space, is like buying a one-way ticket to Denmark. See our previous coverage.

Sun In Bloom

Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina

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The Strand Smokehouse

Astoria has this massive new spot for beer, bourbon and smoked meats (sourced from Muncan Food Corp. ) of all kinds, including half chickens, baby back ribs, beef ribs, pulled pork, duck pastrami and wings.

Spago

Red Hill

Asanebo

This Studio City sushi bar serves an excellent and somewhat affordable omakase. Expect expertly prepared sushi and nigiri, and dishes like clam miso soup, or uni with fresh tofu in dashi.