Features

Negroni Variations That Dazzle | San Francisco, CA

Real love, like great cocktails, isn't all sweetness and intoxication. Take the Negroni: The combination of gin and sweet vermouth would be sappy, one-dimensional and drab without the bitterness and color of Campari. Still, the Negroni allows plenty of room for improvisation.

Pasta With Pistachios, Meyer Lemon And Broccoli Recipe | Tasting

Jeff Cerciello's immensely gratifying pistachio-pesto pasta at Farmshop's new artisan market in Santa Monica, replaces the oft-used basil-pine-nut version with an arresting combination of fresh parsley, mint, garlic, Meyer-lemon zest and red pepper flakes.

Baked Treats At Black Jet Baking Co. - Gillian Shaw

Gillian Shaw's bakery sells rustic sweet treats, notably her take on Pop-Tarts.

Ombra

Booker & Dax

Stick&Pop

Find cake balls dipped in a variety of toppings at this new Chelsea bakery. See the menu here.

The Bellwether

The Anella and Saint Vitus teams have opened this Williamsburg restaurant and raw bar, which features a sound-system for DJs and all-natural wines. Take a look at the small plates menu here.

Cobras & Matadors

Yuca's

My Butcher & More - Expert Classes With Mike Smollon

Mike Smollon helps you break it down.

Eventide

Eventide has converted its ground-floor lounge into Odd Bar, which serves dishes including buffalo wings with blue cheese fondue, steak frites and sea bream with broccolini.

Freshii

This fast-casual chain has brought its wraps, burritos and noodle bowls to a former ice cream shop downtown.

Rye Flour Baked Goods Invade The Bakery

Rye adds texture and depth to average baked goods.

http://www.hibiscusoak.com

The Juice Press

This cold-pressed juice, smoothie and raw-food bar has opened its fifth location in Nolita. Click here for the menu.

L&E Oyster Bar | Silver Lake, Los Angeles

L&E Oyster Bar

Accanto

This Logan Square Italian restaurant has closed, and is set to be replaced by Blue Sprout Thai and Asian Cuisine.

http://www.fiveguys.com

Georgetown Cupcake

This DC cupcake shop (made famous with a TLC reality show) opened its Soho shop on Saturday. See the menu (which rotates on a daily basis) here.

Ippudo NY

Michael's

Six is the magic number at this Santa Monica stalwart, which is now serving a new all-night happy-hour menu of $6 snacks and drinks Mon. through Fri., from 5 p.m. to close

Kebab Halebi

Ted & Honey BLDG 92

Fernet Leopold - An Introduction To American Fernet

Fernet Leopold is an American take on a popular Italian classic.

Nordic Breads - Simo Kuusisto | New York City, NY

Simo Kuusisto's Nordic rye ruis breads are gaining a following throughout the city.

Autre Monde Café Mediteranean |Berwyn, Chicago, IL

Brunch at Autre Monde Cafe in Berwyn. 

Canal House Cooks Lunch, Lunch Studio, Meal Project

Live vicariously through lunch with three favorite meal-cataloging websites.