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Top Chef Travels: Gabrielle Hamilton’s New York City

As her delicious new memoir Blood, Bones, and Butter climbs the bestseller lists, we asked the Prune chef to recommend the city's best restaurants. Her selections—several off the beaten track—may surprise you. (More)

Hong Kong's New Wine Scene

Hong Kong's wine culture is blossoming. Just a year ago, it was tough to get a good bottle of wine for a fair price due to the city's high wine import tax. But in February 2008, the government lifted its 40% import duty. Wine imports during the rest of the year shot up an astronomical 80%, and are on track for another 40% gain this year. Here's what you need to know about Hong Kong's new wine scene.... (More)

48-Hour Foodie Trip: Hong Kong

Simply put, Hong Kong is a culinary Mecca. Local Hong Kongers are discerning eaters, so shoddy restaurants don't last for long. As a result, you can pop into almost any eatery for a great meal, from humble noodle shops to world-renowned dining palaces. Our best advice: just follow the crowds. (More)

New York City Deals: Fine Dining for Less

New York City right now is a fine-dining free-for-all, with top restaurants offering unprecedented bargains. Here are our current picks for the city's best upscale dining deals.... (More)

Dine Like the Obamas in NYC

President Obama and First Lady Michelle enjoyed a night out in New York last weekend, dining at Blue Hill, an upscale Greenwich Village restaurant renowned for its commitment to seasonality and sustainable agriculture.... (More)

La Nueva Cocina: Spain's New Cuisine

Molecular gastronomy sounds scary, but the result is sensationally delicious cuisine . . . (More)

Top Chef Travels -- Lidia Bastianich

Chef Lidia Bastianich reveals the culinary magic of Italy's Friuli Venezia Giulia region... (More)

An Insider's Guide to NYC

Ditch the crowds and the ennui on your next trip to NYC... (More)

Top Chef Travels--Govind Armstrong

LA's coolest chefs talks about life in the City of Angels, his favorite places to hang out, and where to eat... (More)

Top Chef Travels--Michelle Bernstein

One of Miami's hottest new chefs talks about her favorite town, where to eat, what to see and do... (More)