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In nice weather, a seat on the patio overlooking Washington Square Park is a great place to be--this is especially true at weekend brunch, when the Dutch baby with berries and pastries from Starter Bakery only add to the pleasure. Click here to see our previous coverage.

Abricott

Korean-spiced burgers and traditional French croque-monsieurs are served alongside each other at this Pasadena bistro. The kitchen does justice to both the Asian and Continental dishes.

Playa

Cousins Lobster Truck

Got Kosher Café

This newly expanded restaurant on Pico Boulevard serves numerous Tunisian specialties, including excellent house-made merguez. We also love the lamb shank and artichoke tagine served in the evening.

Turf War Cocktail

Bartenders across the country are catching the aquavit bug, thanks to delicious drinks like this one, from now closed Vandaag in New York City.

The Rise Of Aquavit

Aquavit, a Scandinavian spirit, is gaining ground through the country at restaurants and bars.

Namu Gaji Grows Up | San Francisco

We prefer to enjoy the food at Namu Gaji rather than wring our hands over authenticity. Is it Korean? Japanese? American? Who cares? It's good. The Lee brothers, Dennis, Daniel and David, recently relocated the restaurant from its original Inner Richmond location to Dolores Street. It's now open for both lunch and dinner.

Fratelli La Bufala

Bottega

This white-linen Italian trattoria is now open on the Upper East Side.

Bricola

Anson Mills Charleston Gold Rice

Anson Mills debuts a new line of rice called Charleston Gold, with an intensely nutty flavor.

https://www.facebook.com/CopitaTequileria

This tequila-centric Mexican restaurant from noted food personality Joanne Weir opens tomorrow in Sausalito.

Seoul Sausage Company

Orange Wine - An Introduction

Orange wine, defined by amount of juice and grape skin contact, is making its presence known in the wine world.

Chelsea's Table

One of the founders of Stonyfield Farm opened this natural fast-food restaurant at Chelsea Piers yesterday. The menu features flatbread sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups and a Stonyfield Organic Dairy Bar.

The Guthrie Inn

Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

At the recently opened Two Boroughs Larder in Charleston, South Carolina, Keeler finds alternate ways to build flavor.

Gowanus Yacht Club

Al fresco is back: This Carroll Gardens summer drink destination has reopened for the season.

Publican Quality Meats

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The former Martini House has been transformed into a gastropub, with chef Kelly McCown at the helm.

La Cuevita

The 1933 Group, owners of The Bigfoot Lodge and Thirsty Crow, will debut this new Mexican-inspired bar in Highland Park on 5/4.

The Pretzel Bakery

This new bakery is in knots for soft, salted pretzels. The Capitol Hill spot bakes Philadelphia-style versions, and stocks the requisite array of mustards and dips for them.

Green Pig Bistro | Arlington, Washington D.C.

Green Pig Bistro goes whole hog in Arlington.

Superior Mexican Food In New York City

Three new spots for Mexican food, from the West Village to Dumbo to Hell's Kitchen, make a case for excellent Mexican cuisine in New York.

3 Pizanos

This new pizzeria has trolled the best cities of the East Coast to find inspiration for its pies and sandwiches.

Kaveli Indian Food Mixes

Kaveli Indian cooking mixes.