Archive for December, 2011
When the Folks (Foodies) Come to Visit
When my parents come to town, we sample the city’s restaurants in five-day, two-big-meals-a-day binges that have become something of a legend among friends. NYT > Dining & Wine
Must Try: Massa in Scarsdale
Since this is the last week of filling in on this blog, I want to make great use of it and introduce you to some pretty exceptional places. The first is Massa in Scarsdale. It opened about a year ago in the Five Corners building—formerly occupied by Heathecote Tavern, Bachals, and Citron Bistro. The building [...]
Southern Farmers Vanquish the Clichés
A thriving movement of food producers wants to reclaim the agrarian roots of Southern cooking, restore its lost traditions, and redefine American cuisine for a global audience. NYT > Dining & Wine
City Kitchen: A New Year’s Dinner That’s a Bit Fancy, but All Relaxed — City Kitchen
The food, like the evening, should be a bit fancy, but relaxed. NYT > Dining & Wine
Diner’s Journal: The Art of the Possible – Christmas Dinner in Baghdad
Holiday dining in Baghdad is the art of the possible. And one of the first hard lessons is: You cannot get that here. Not sweet potatoes. Not cranberry sauce. Not eggnog. Definitely not eggnog. NYT > Dining & Wine
Christmas Puddings, Even at Hanukkah
In a Jewish family, a Christmas pudding is a bit of holiday contraband. NYT > Dining & Wine
Mom’s Gingersnaps
A wish for a mother’s good health includes a desire for another year of her gingersnaps. NYT > Dining & Wine
Wine: Beguiling Bubbly From a Humble Grape
The pinot meunier grape — seen as the least favorite of the three Champagne varieties — is gaining a name for itself thanks to its use by artisanal producers. NYT > Dining & Wine
A Good Appetite: Spaetzle: A Blank Canvas for Hearty Meals — A Good Appetite
A noodle dish layered with cheese and kielbasa is comfort food of the first order. NYT > Dining & Wine
Dutchess County Chief of Staff Nancy Giordano to Retire – County Executive Press Release 12/23/2011
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus has announced the retirement of his Chief of Staff Nancy Giordano. Mrs. Giordano has served Dutchess County for 20 years including more than 7 years as Chief of Staff. She will serve through the end of the year. Dutchess County Executive News
