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Fresh Crumbs are the tidbits at the table—conversation topics, recent news, upcoming events. In this new addition to our website, we keep abreast of the latest “crumbs” to help you get the most out of your next dining experience. See what crumbs our writers have uncovered lately!

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Post Type: ArticlesTopic: Food February 17, 2011

The Global Environment, Fine Dining, and You

The Global Environment, Fine Dining, and You

Posted by Alexandra Ackourey

As extreme weather conditions hit crops worldwide, prices for many foods are expected to rise as shortages increase. Avoid paying for these extra costs yourself when dining out by having the right information and using a few smart tips when choosing a restaurant.

 
Post Type: ArticlesTopic: Nutrition & Diet December 10, 2010

Slow Food: The Quiet Revolution

Slow Food: The Quiet Revolution

Posted by Jaclyn Castello

Slow food, often labeled as an upper crust fad, continues to gain influence in the United States. Its growth has stimulated much debate from skeptics wary of the movement’s effectiveness. Avid supporters of slow food, most notably founder Carlo Petrini and Food Mogul Alice Waters, Michelle Obama, and Jamie Oliver have worked tirelessly in 2010 to educate people on the importance of selecting quality food.        

 
Post Type: ArticlesTopic: Other April 14, 2010

Who to Trust: the Blogger or the Critic?

Who to Trust: the Blogger or the Critic?

Posted by Janelle Eckardt

Where once food critics grazed freely on persnickety fodder, bloggers now harvest their culinary crops year-round. How and why has food blogging propelled to be the restaurant review platform it is today, and what will come of the time-honored tradition of food criticism in America? We investigate the state of gastronomic talk in this country to see if and where neutral ground lies in this Cyberspace territory war.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Dining Out December 10, 2008

World's Priciest Restaurants

Posted by Amelia Whitcomb

Despite widespread belt-tightening in response to the current economic hardship, a spirit of decadence and indulgence remains strong at certain high-end restaurants.  In his article for Forbes.com, Pascale  Le Draoulec explores this curious phenomenon as the most high-priced restaurants around the world continue to grow in popularity and attendance in blatant contradiction to the current attitude of thriftiness. 
 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food November 18, 2008

Is "Farm-Raised" the Future of Fish?

Posted by Kelly D'Innocenti

From east to west, the notorious phrase “farm-raised” is more and more frequently being applied to seafood.  As a result of over-fishing across the world, depleted stores of fish are causing restaurants to reconsider their suppliers.  Mark Bittman, writer of the Minimalist column for the Dining section of The New York Times and author of “How to Cook Everything,” shares his concerns on the matter. 
 

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