Mark Bittman's Blog, page 109

Mike Phillips, of Intelligentisa Coffee and Tea in Chicago, won at the United States Barista Championship for the second consecutive year.

As The Financial Times reviews the Brooklyn dining scene, Sam Sifton pauses to consider the Vanderbilt.

This Lebanese "poor man's dinner" of twice fried potatoes with cilantro sauce is often eaten with eggs or with tomatoes and scallions.

This Lebanese "poor man's dinner" of twice fried potatoes with cilantro sauce is often eaten with eggs or with tomatoes and scallions.

Sam Sifton is answering questions on being the restaurant critic of The New York Times.

This noodle dish has become a takeout staple in the United States, but there is no reason to fear making it at home.

Sam Sifton answers questions on being the restaurant critic for The New York Times.

Sam Sifton answers questions about being the restaurant critic for The New York Times.

Florence Fabricant on the virtues of making your friends self-conscious, when to clear dirty plates and more.

Sam Sifton answers questions on being the food critic for The New York Times.