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New Report: More New Yorkers Relying on Soup Kitchens
November 23, 2009
A new report from the New York City Coalition Against Hunger says the number of New Yorkers using soup kitchens or food pantries soared by 21 percent last year. Executive Director Joel Berg says ....
Where's the Beef?
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 02, 2009
Author of the bestselling novels Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,
Upcoming event with Jonathan Safran Foer: November 16, 2009 Barnes and Noble Union Square, 7pm.
Endangered Delis
The Brian Lehrer Show
October 14, 2009
Freelance writer and food lover
Event: Launch Event/Talk/Q&A/Signing at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen on October 19th, 7:30 PM, 209 W. 38th Street, Manhattan.
What are your deli do's and dont's? What's your favorite Jewish deli in the city or best deli story? Comment below!
Fast Food Nation
The Brian Lehrer Show
October 06, 2009
Journeying Through Muslim New York
The Brian Lehrer Show
September 17, 2009
Going Dutch
September 04, 2009
Taking a trip this weekend? How about going back in time 400 years? That's the idea anyway at the New Amsterdam Village in Bowling Green Park in honor of Henry Hudson's New York landing there 400 yea....
Food Plan
The Brian Lehrer Show
September 08, 2009
People with Problems
Selected Shorts
September 06, 2009
“‘Find the chef,’ the groom called. ‘To the kitchen!’, the bride said. ‘To the kitchen!’ the crowd chanted. Like a horde they rose to their feet and surged towards the Amerigos, wearing dangerous smiles.”—David Schickler, “Wes Amerigo’s Giant Fear.”
A gifted child transforms a community with her cooking, and a neurotic meets his match.
Restaurateurs and Entrepreneurs
The Leonard Lopate Show
August 17, 2009
It’s hard to open a successful restaurant in New York City in boom times— but some restaurateurs are daring enough to start up in the depths of the Great Recession. We’ll speak with chef/owner
20 Minute Meals with Mark Bittman
The Leonard Lopate Show
August 13, 2009
New York Times columnist and blogger
City to Invest in Shared Commercial Kitchen to Spur Business
August 04, 2009
In an effort to spur more New Yorkers to open up food businesses, the city is investing $1 million to create a commercial kitchen in East Harlem that aspiring bakers and chefs can share. REPORTER: C....
Behind the Perfect Slice
July 20, 2009
It’s the food story of moment. It's probably always -- at least here in New York -- the most talked about food. New York magazine had it on its cover this week. Of course, we are talking pizza. ....
Memories that Define Us
Selected Shorts
July 12, 2009
“Night on the reservation is like night nowhere else. They say flying saucers visit the Sioux lands—flying saucers and ghosts. When you’re out there, there’s a blackness that’s deeper than black…anything could happen." – Luis Alberto Urrea , “Bid Farewell to Her Many Horses,”
One man’s longing for the foods of his native land; another’s abiding love for a lost wife.
Investigation Uncovers Black Market For Street Food Vendor Permits
July 03, 2009
An investigation by the city has uncovered an alleged black market for street food vendor permits, and resulted in six arrests. WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports the probe could also cause changes in the w....
Heavy Rains Are Damaging Some Local Crops
June 24, 2009
Fruits and vegetables are already hurting this summer, as farmers complain this season's heavy rain is causing their crops to die. They say the produce gets heavy, the roots drown, and the fields are....
Costco to Accept Food Stamps on Trial Basis
May 27, 2009
The big box store Costco will start accepting food stamps, on a trial basis, at its two New York City stores in Queens and Brooklyn. It had come under criticism recently from local politicians for be....
Rare Wines
The Leonard Lopate Show
May 21, 2009
In 1985 a member of the Forbes family spent $156,000 on a bottle of wine allegedly owned by Thomas Jefferson that was unearthed in a bricked-up Paris cellar. Journalist
Event: Benjamin Wallace will be in discussion with David Kamp and David Lynch, co-authors of The Wine Snob’s Dictionary, and Michael Steinberger, Slate’s wine columnist and author of the forthcoming book, Au Revoir to All That. There will also be a wine tasting provided by Blanc et Rouge and Jenny & Francois Selections.
Thursday, May 21st, at 7:00 pm
powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street
Brooklyn
The Food of a Younger Land
The Leonard Lopate Show
May 21, 2009
The Federal Writers' Project in the 1930’s was part of FDR’s efforts under the New Deal to provide work for authors and artists. Under the program a number of writers were dispatched all across America to chonricle of lifestyles and traditions of local people, including cuisine.
Event: Mark Kurlansky will be reading and signing books
Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Tribeca
97 Warren Street, at Greenwich Street
Food Rules with Michael Pollan
The Leonard Lopate Show
May 14, 2009
Many cultures have passed down all kinds of wisdom about food and how to eat properly.
Love, Loss, Food!
The Leonard Lopate Show
May 13, 2009
Events: Giulia Melucci is reading and signing books
Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 pm
Book Court
163 Court Street
Brooklyn
Saturday, May 30, at 12:30 pm
Uncorked! Festival
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island
