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Sugar Shop

We smell candy: Cobble Hill now has this old-fashioned sweets shop with brightly colored sugar aplenty.

Jidaiya's Japanese Ramen | Torrance, Los Angeles

Eating ramen at Jidaiya.

Pickled Radishes Recipe

Quick pickled radishes from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen.

Urban Lobster Shack...on Wheels

The Urban Lobster Shack sent a truck out onto the streets yesterday. There are lobster-bacon-lettuce-and-tomato rolls along with fried-clam rolls and fresh Maine blueberry juice. Track the truck on Twitter.

Rouge Tomate Cart

This eco-conscious Upper East Side restaurant has reopened its cart at the 64th St. and Fifth Ave. entrance to Central Park. On offer is a new burger-based menu, fresh juices and ice cream sandwiches.

Rose Wines From Sonoma's Coast

Winemakers are getting serious about rosé and we've found three superior examples.

Big Jones

This Andersonville restaurant is closing for a day and a half. It will reopen on Thu., 4/26, with a new menu inspired by the historic dishes of Southern taverns and inns, plus a cocktail menu of classic New Orleans drinks.

Taberna Mexicana

This Beverly Hills Mexican restaurant closed last week, just shy of the one-year anniversary of its opening.

http://www.prospectsf.com

Recipe Recap

Six new recipes to make right now.

La Ruta One

Restaurant Eve

Wine-Sherry-Braised Flat Iron With Cauliflower Puree

Make Wine-and-Sherry-Braised Flat Iron with Cauliflower Purée. 

Gewurztramine-Poached Pineapple, Spiced Syrup Recipe

How to make Gewürztraminer-Poached Pineapple and Spiced Syrup over Ice Cream.

Wine Plays Supporting Role In These Dishes

Wine hits the dinner plate with a range of inspired dishes from across the country.

http://www.barjules.com

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http://www.heirloom-sf.com

This is the neighborhood restaurant everyone wants on their corner. The seasonal California food hits the mark, and the wine list, stocked with gems, only enhances the experience. Heirloom recently started Sandwich Wednesdays; go for the Reuben or an open-face burrata and asparagus sandwich. Click here to see our previous coverage.

http://www.namusf.com

The Lee brothers are back at it, having relocated their restaurant from the Inner Richmond to a gorgeous new spot overlooking Dolores Park. Fans will be cheered to see that stonepot rice is still on the menu, as well as the beloved kimchee-topped burger. Click here to see our previous coverage.

http://www.gioiapizzeria.com

Sambhar - Indian Lentil Stew Recipe

Anup Joshi's Grandmother's Sambhar, adapted from Anup Joshi, Tertulia, New York City

Sambhar - Indian Lentil Soup Recipe

Meet Anup Joshi, chef de cuisine at Tertulia in New York City, and get his recipe for Indian sambhar.

Graham Elliot's Ambitious Menu | Near North Side, Chicago

Andrew Brochu, the new chef of Graham Elliot restaurant in River North.

Burritt Room + Tavern | San Francisco

At long last, celebrated chef Charlie Palmer opens a restaurant in San Francisco.

Fox Pizza Bus

This mobile pizza outfit represents a new stitch in the world of high-end food trucks. Fired in a wood-burning oven, the pizzas are blistered and crisp, as they should be. For meat-topped pies, Fox turns to Lindy & Grundy for various animal proteins, a decision we fully support.

http://www.nopalitosf.com

The second outpost of this casual Mexican restaurant opens today in the Inner Sunset. Carnitas for all!

Rice Paper Southern Vietnamese Food | Falls Church, Washington D.C.

Rice Paper cuts with the grain.