http://www.EDGEnewyork.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2009 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:00:27 -0400 http://www.EDGEnewyork.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Food/Drink/newyork http://www.edgenewyork.com/?103404 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=reviews&sc3=&id=103404 The 60 Thompson Hotel has certainly got a lot going on besides the delicious Kittichai restaurant on the ground floor, where I had the pleasure of dining on Lulzim Rexhepi's fusion cuisine last year-further up is the members-only roof-deck scene-but in between is the gorgeous Thom Bar, where Grupo IrAk unleashes his unique brand of Cuban rhythms every Sunday night, playing three live sets at 9pm, 10pm and 11pm. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?103384 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103384 A real brouhaha has beer lovers in the City of Brotherly love frothing over with anger. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?103380 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103380 Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a sushi chef and a Santa Monica restaurant accused of serving illegal and endangered whale meat. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?103125 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=reviews&sc3=&id=103125 Dinner at Scuderia was a shameful, indulgent affair-we wanted practically everything on the menu, ordered much of it and couldn't help but eat all of our selections over several grazing hours. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?103109 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103109 Japan will not comply if a ban is imposed on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized by Japanese for sushi, a senior official said after the United States threw its support behind the move ahead of a crucial vote. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?103099 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103099 A frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. The Sunshine State is the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, and its growers lost some 70 percent of their crop during January's prolonged cold snap. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102995 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=reviews&sc3=&id=102995 Unfortunately, it appears Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio has bottomed out with his dinner menu at 'wichcraft in the Flatiron District-although it is economically sound, most of what sounds good is disappointingly executed. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?101460 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=101460 One night last February the Academy of Italian Cuisine celebrated a milestone anniversary during a celebration of all things Macerata in New York City, and EDGE's gustatory correspondent, Richard Frisbie, was there to cover the story as he helped them pour the wine and cut the cake. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102583 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102583 Dozens of students from a Rhode Island high school who skipped classes for a free breakfast at Denny's got grand slammed with suspensions. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102565 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102565 The third and fourth graders at Sharon Elementary School in Vermont know where the veggies in their soup come from. They've visited the farms. They also know something about how the carrots, onions and cabbage are grown and their nutritional value. They've studied it in class and grown their own in school gardens. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102527 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102527 You may not be schussing down the slopes or whooshing down the luge track like an Olympian this week, but you can still honor the Olympics in the kitchen - and provide your avid television watchers with some sports-inspired fare. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102547 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=reviews&sc3=&id=102547 Whew! This address has certainly witnessed a lot of changes over the last few years, what with Stonewall Bistro, Gianna's and Ostia twisting through the culinary revolving door. Now Ofrenda, meaning "oblation" (yup, a new word to me too-it's a religious offering) has set up shop, helmed by the excellent Chef Luis Arce Mota, formerly of CafA Condesa. His Mazatlan-influenced fare is not only refined but racy as well, and just downright tasty. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102532 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102532 Calif. wine industry's new system defining `sustainable' aims to aid Earth-conscious drinkers. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102528 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102528 A Burger King employee in north Florida has been arrested and charged after two sandwiches he made were found to have hydrocodone pills in them. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102412 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102412 The New Year is all about lists. Lists of resolutions, lists of favorites from the year past, and to-do lists for projects still to come. And although the year may no longer be "fresh," we love lists - especially when they're food related. Here's one more list- we think you'll like it! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102525 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102525 He's a curious cross between a mad scientist and an exotic chef, a hybrid of the forage-to-live mentality of "Survivor" and the cringe-worthy cuisine of "Fear Factor." Mark Berman eats bugs for a living. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102102 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102102 The "A" list of American chefs gathered in the Hudson Valley on February 6th to compete for the chance to represent the US in the premier culinary event in the world, the -openbracket-b-closebracket-Bocuse d'Or-openbracket-/b-closebracket- competition. Naturally EDGE's own Richard Frisbie was there to cheer on his favorites- and taste the results. Come along to this precursor of the Iron Chef TV show and learn who the winners and losers really are. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102420 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102420 Maine dairy farmers hope their new organic milk, called MOOMilk, becomes as popular among natural-food buffs as Maine lobster is among seafood lovers. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?101329 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=101329 The OutGourmet, New York City's first official gay cooking class, is serving up a -openbracket-i-closebracket-puu-puu platter-openbracket-/i-closebracket- of top-notch evenings of culinary wisdom and social networking. EDGE guest correspondent Matthew Wexler recently attended a class to learn how to handle his meat- among other things. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgenewyork.com/?102288 http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102288 Were it possible, I'd sit at home with little plates of Spanish tapas all day-but here are some viable options when dining out. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST