My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Food and Things Changes Course

Happy New Year to all! Yes, I know Food and Things hasn’t been too active lately.  But now I’m back and I’ve decided to change the blog’s focus.  West Side Rag is covering the Upper West Side, including the food scene brilliantly. (I’m one of its columnists.)  So it’s time to move on and cover [...]

Where to Go on the Upper West Side for Latkes

When Hanukkah rolls around, even non-cooks are expected to haul out the frying pan and whip up a batch of potato latkes for the gang. After all, isn’t the annual pancake-making ritual part of what makes Hanukkah so special?
But even enthusiastic home cooks can grow weary of the eight-night-long grating, chopping and frying marathon. So [...]

Move Over Junior Mints. Upper West Side Theater is Serving Truffle Popcorn

Heads up, movie junk food fans: the new Munro Theater at Lincoln Center is pushing aside Milk Duds and Twizzlers in favor of vegan hotdogs and truffle popcorn.
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Milk Bar to Open on Upper West Side

Milk Bar is coming to the Upper West Side in September.

Cupcakes: Baked By Melissa to Open on Upper West Side

Cupcakes by Melissa opens shop on the Upper West Side.