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By Phyllis Stein-Novack

Stateside

Within the past 50 years, many people have influenced the way Americans dine out and cook at home. James Beard and Julia Child had strong hands in championing what we now call American cuisine.

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Posted Feb. 2, 2012 | Comments: 10

FOOD & DRINK > RESTAURANT REVIEWS

By Phyllis Stein-Novack

Al Zaytouna

Restaurant critics discover new restaurants in a number of ways. I tip my toque to our readers who contact me via e-mail, Twitter and snail mail, telling me about the latest place for brunch or for an informal dinner.

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Posted Jan. 25, 2012 | Comments: 13

FOOD & DRINK > RESTAURANT REVIEWS

By Phyllis Stein-Novack

Viet-Thai Restaurant

With Chinese New Year upon us, Sandy and I bundled up on a brutally cold day and headed for Chinatown for a warming leisurely lunch. The choices are dazzling, but that’s half the fun of bustling Chinatown.

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Posted Jan. 19, 2012 | Comments: 22

FOOD & DRINK > RESTAURANT REVIEWS

By Phyllis Stein-Novack

McCrossen’s Tavern

Choucroute garnie is one of the great dishes of the world. Choucroute — French for sauerkraut — is painstakingly prepared with shredded cabbage, which is packed in brine and turned into sauerkraut; diced onions cooked in goose, duck or chicken fat, chicken stock, dry white wine, juniper berries and herbs, cuts of pork; steamed potatoes; and a variety of sausages. Steaming hot choucroute garnie is now served at McCrossen’s Tavern.

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Posted Jan. 12, 2012 | Comments: 10

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