Dining Briefs: The Pork Pleases, but Some Misses, at Hea

December 3, 2008 – 7:02 am
The chef at Hea braids together food threads from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and his native Malaysia. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By JULIA MOSKIN and software by Elliott Back

Dining Briefs: Satay Is the Star at Pranna

December 3, 2008 – 7:01 am
Pranna delivers some unimaginative entrees, though the restaurant’s trademark assortment of satays are more impressive. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By FRANK BRUNI and software by Elliott Back

Restaurants: Serious Strides, but Keeping Its Cool

December 3, 2008 – 6:58 am
Since opening Momofuku Ssam Bar in the summer of 2006, David Chang has tinkered with it, bit by bit and month by month. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By FRANK BRUNI and software by Elliott Back

Thrifty Indulgences, Delivered to Their Door

December 3, 2008 – 6:57 am
An annual roundup of mail-order gifts for these strapped times still has indulgences, though for less than $50. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By MARIAN BURROS and software by Elliott Back

Let 100 (O.K., 8) Bartending Philosophies Bloom

December 3, 2008 – 6:57 am
The cocktail movement is becoming so diverse and sophisticated that it encompasses several distinct approaches and philosophies. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By OLIVER SCHWANER-ALBRIGHT and software by Elliott Back

A Brotherhood Formed With Cocktails and Ice

December 3, 2008 – 6:55 am
A growing legion of amateur connoisseurs have turned recherché cocktails into a lifestyle, or to hear some tell it, a religion. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By JONATHAN MILES and software by Elliott Back

Copia, a Food and Wine Center, Files for Bankruptcy

December 3, 2008 – 6:54 am
Copia, the ambitious food, wine and art center in Napa, Calif., has been struggling to define its mission and attract visitors since it opened seven years ago. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By JULIA MOSKIN and KIM SEVERSON and software by Elliott Back

The Minimalist: So Guests Don’t Have to Juggle

December 3, 2008 – 6:54 am
Rolls that are as gorgeous as sushi rolls, but far easier to produce. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By MARK BITTMAN and software by Elliott Back

White Russians Arise, This Time at a Bowling Alley

December 3, 2008 – 6:53 am
The White Russian, a sweet cocktail made with vodka, Kahlúa and cream or milk, is seeing a renaissance thanks in large part to the cult following of “The Big Lebowski.” Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By STEVEN KURUTZ and software by Elliott Back

A Good Appetite: When Temperance Isn’t in the Cards

December 3, 2008 – 6:48 am
A bourbon-imbued cake seems just the thing to take to a cocktail fanatic’s party. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By MELISSA CLARK and software by Elliott Back