Published by Josh Friedland, The Food Section covers the world of modern gastronomy, from chefs to chevre and everything in between. Gourmet calls us "the consummate gastronomic blog." 
July 18, 2008
Vintage Medicine
Many grateful patients thank their doctors with a bottle of wine.
Nutrition Cognition
The Economist explores scientific research connecting food with cognitive abilities and dishes up a three-course menu for intelligence enhancement.
07-18-08 in Science | Link | 
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Summer Reading
What are Ruth Reichl and Mario Batali reading this summer?
Study Supports Low-Carb Diet
According to a new study, one of the longest and largest to compare low-fat and low-carb diets, low-carb and Mediterranean-style diets helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet. The low-carb diet also improved cholesterol more than the others.
The Tele-vomitorium
On the new television series "Hurl!," contestants eat as much as they can in one sitting and then exert themselves in a strenuous physical activity. The one who eats the most and vomits the least is crowned the winner.
07-17-08 in Television | Link | |
Royale with Cheese
The French are seriously into burgers, if by serious you mean a mixture of meat, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cornichons, capers, and parmesan shavings. Ooh la la.
A Bouchon for Beverly Hills
Thomas Keller is bringing Bouchon to Los Angeles. The 11,000 square foot restaurant is slated to open n July 2009.
Eating by iPhone
New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni stops and shakes an iPhone 3G around New York City using a new restaurant search application from urbanspoon. The results are, well, a little shaky.
07-16-08 in Test Drive | Link | |
The Heart-Healthy Frankenburger
By removing fat and adding a sunflower oil, along with a pinch of phytosterols, scientists in Argentina have perfected a juicy, low-fat burger that contains no saturated fat.
07-15-08 in Science | Link | |
Passive-Aggressive Appetizers
In The New Yorker, a list of fourteen passive-aggressive appetizers. Number seven: "Have you ever noticed how sun-dried tomatoes and top-grade peyote look exactly the same? Not a suggestion, really. Just saying." Via eater.
Frankfurter's Lament
A former hot dog vendor remembers the good old days of selling (less than sanitary) franks at Ebbets Field.
Italy's Food Detectives
A cadre of Italian investigators stay on the hunt for fraudulent food.
Sneaky Chef Sues HarperCollins
In the continuing legal battle between Missy Chase Lapine, author of The Sneaky Chef, versus Jessica Seinfeld, author of Deceptively Delicious, over accusations of plagiarism, Lapine has expanded her lawsuit to now include Seinfeld's publisher, HarperCollins.
New York Magazine Buys MenuPages
New York Media, the publisher of New York magazine, has acquired MenuPages.com. Interestingly, not only will the local magazine own the site's New York City restaurant menus, but also control its online database of national menus (comprising seven more major cities).
07-14-08 in Business | Link | |
Eating L.A. Without Valet Parking
A guide to dining by rail along L.A.'s subway and light rail stops
