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It’s the Summer of the Status Melon

They come from Italy and they’re called Zerbinatis. By Alan Sytsma

the grub street diet Mary Beth Barone Has Sworn Off Hot Coffee “My mouth is an important element of what I do professionally, and I need to keep it safe.” By Rima Parikh
closings Elephant & Castle’s Regulars Aren’t Ready to Say Good-bye The West Village restaurant, which has been open since the 1970s, will close for good on Sunday. By Matthew Schneier
food politics What Los Angeles Loses Without Its Fruteros Fruit vendors are disappearing from the streets as ICE threatens their entire existence. By Hugh Merwin
anniversaries When Marcus Samuelsson Moved to New York Thirty years ago, he was Rollerblading to Chinatown for ingredients and wondering if a Black chef from Sweden could join the city’s fine-dining elite. By Najha Zigbi-Johnson
introductions A Chef Inspired by Nando’s and Her Nan India Doris is making her name with peri peri chicken and a team of loyal cooks. By Tammie Teclemariam
the grub street diet Chef Carlo Mirarchi Never Thought He’d Become a Pancake Guy “Pancakes are a different animal from pizza.” By Alan Sytsma

Restaurant Reviews

restaurant review New England Seafood That Goes Beyond Lobster Rolls The fish-focused Smithereens isn’t afraid to rock the boat. By Matthew Schneier
restaurant review Not So Little India Adda moved to the East Village and became a bigger, better version of itself in the process. By Matthew Schneier
restaurant review Does the New Fedora Live Up to Its Famous Name? The Village standard has gotten a makeover to meet its neighbors. By Matthew Schneier
restaurant review Pitt’s Is Country Couture Jeremy Salamon offers high-concept home cookin’, with pancake soufflés and green-goddess escargot. By Matthew Schneier

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the grub street diet Fran Tirado Won’t Let a Cold Keep Her From Fire Island “I add some tequila to the Fresca. Guess I’m officially healed.” By Rima Parikh
the grub street diet Late Show Writer Kate Sidley Is Afraid of Her Friend’s Coffee “Laura’s coffee isn’t a beverage; it’s a weapon. I have two cups.” By Alan Sytsma
the grub street diet Aymann Ismail Is Nostalgic for Brazilian Burgers “I remember them thick and juicy, on a light bun, topped with chips, corn, peas, and a fried egg.” By Paula Aceves
the grub street diet Parvati Shallow Experiences Survivor Flashbacks in Central Park “I sat down on a rock, started to eat my salad, and then I saw the rats.” By Alan Sytsma

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