The CHOW 13

Our first annual awards, presenting a baker’s dozen of provocateurs, trendsetters, and rabble-rousers.

Future on Ice

Defrosting the history of the fridge.

Modern Florence

Beyond David and the duomo.

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/10/top-chef-californication-renewed-for-another-season.html As if there was any doubt. Also, they are debuting some show called “Chef Academy” on Nov 16.

that they just aren’t as interesting as they used to be, and in fact, are almost downright boring. When I got the Steak issue, I didn’t even bother reading it. So, should I bother renewing? Are there other magazines...

, far overpriced for disappointing quality. I don’t care much about atmosphere (although condescension is a huge turn off), I’m just looking for a few gems to renew my faith in the Austin dining scene. Or do I just...

Celebrating our 10th anniversary at the place we got married in New Canaan, CT (Waveny House)...and want to go out to eat in Fairfield County afterwards. Since it will be post-Turkey day, Asian might be nice. But any good ideas...

I’ve given up on Gourmet and Food & Wine and Bon Appetit are on my "don’t renew" list. I’ll stick with Saveur and see how things change over the next year.

After spending 4 yrs. in the Bay Area for college in the early 90s, I left the area for about a decade and have now returned to the other bay area (Monterey). During that decade, I made it back up to SF only a handful of times,...

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