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Big Boys in the Kitchen Cooking Up a Gutsy Meal

Thoroughly debauched, almost medieval: Babbo chef Mario Batali.
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Thoroughly debauched, almost medieval: Babbo chef Mario Batali.

“More feminine than masculine” is how the famous chef-proprietor Mario Batali describes  read more »

Batali To Sell Bistro

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Mario Batali.
It's already been a difficult year for Food Network mainstay Mario Batali, who has been involved in a much-publicized battle with his landlord over at Del Posto, his newest restaurant.

Now, the New York Post reports that Mr. Batali is putting Bistro du Vent on the market. The 42nd Street eatery has only been open for about 15 months.  read more »

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The Eight-Day Week

Wednesday 11th If you're in the Hamptons today and you notice that the beaches and restaurants seem  read more »

Late Show Bans Lawyers in Theater-Says Attorneys Make Bad Audiences

Has David Letterman killed all the lawyers?Like Knicks seats and tables at Le Cirque, tickets to the  read more »

Can't Get in Tonight? Get Over It! Babbo Is Worth the Wait

After months of trying, I finally managed to get into Babbo on the night of Hurricane Floyd.  read more »