Exclusive: Stephen Starr Will Open Tom-Like Restaurant in Philly, Says Big Boxes Are Over
We spoke to him in anticipation of a discussion he'll have with Tom Colicchio on Monday, during 'Top Chef: Taste of the Five Boroughs.'
Posted 10/21/08 in Grub Street
Top Chef
‘Top Chef’ Shuffle: Dave Martin Leaves Crave on 42nd
And Spike Mendelsohn's replacement has been named at Mai House.
Posted 08/13/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
‘Top Chef’ Season-Five Participants Outed?; Spike’s Burgers Big in D.C.
Your new participants might include Danny Gagnon and CIA student Patrick Dunlea.
Posted 07/15/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Vertical Farms Coming to New York?; Manhattan Immune to Starbucks Closings (for Now)
Plus Spike Mendelsohn's creepy admirer, Aamos goes west, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Posted 07/09/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Studio B Tries to Get Cabaret License; Ruby Tuesday Denies Role in Customer’s Death
Plus how to make the perfect chocolate-chip cookies, the history of fried milk, and more, all in our morning news roundup.
Posted 05/29/08 in Grub Street
Back of the House
Banished Cheftestant Should Have Kept His Hat On
Spike Mendolsohn laments wet scallops and food blogs.
Posted 05/29/08 in Grub Street
Back of the House
Adam Platt Predicts a Dull Future for ‘Top Chef’
The final four chefs prepare for their trip to Puerto Rico, but does anyone even care anymore?
Posted 05/22/08 in Grub Street
Back of the House
Adam Platt Fears the Gaze of the ‘Top Chef’ Gorgon
Dale and Lisa's tango of hatred truly terrified us on this week's 'Top Chef.'
Posted 05/20/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
‘Top Chef’ Spike Leaves Mai House
Spike of 'Top Chef' is out at Mai House, and the rumor mill quickly replaces him with another cheftestant.
Posted 05/16/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Free Falafel Today; Food Fests Galore
Plus: Pairing wine with junk food, Franklin Station Cafe is closing, and more in our morning roundup of food news and gossip.
Posted 04/10/08 in Grub Street
Back of the House
‘Top Chef’ Contestant Wishes She Could Have Gone It Alone
Zoi from 'Top Chef' speaks out on her job, her girlfriend, and why Spike or Richard should be gone instead of her.
Posted 04/10/08 in Grub Street
Back of the House
Adam Platt Bemoans ‘Top Chef’ Tantrums
After endless squabbling and a surprise ejection, we sat down to our IM chat with Adam Platt in a dark mood.
Posted 04/09/08 in Grub Street
Neighborhood Watch
Old Singapore Will Live Again, in Chinatown; Breakfast at Centro Starts Today
China Club reopening as Opera, breakfast at Centro, and Spike from 'Top Chef' set to inflict himself on Tribeca.
Posted 03/28/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Calorie Law Put on Hold; ‘Top Chef’ Spike to Open Burger Joint
Chain restaurants don't have to post calorie info just yet, nightclub/boat the Frying Pan plans to reopen in May, and Spike from ‘Top Chef’ plans a burger-and-shake joint.
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