A look inside the Mount Vernon kitchen. [NPR]
Hercules: the story of George Washington’s enslaved personal chef. [GT]
Bill Chait: Los Angeles's biggest restaurateur. [LAT]
Exploring the versatility of the Manhattan cocktail. [WSJ]
Cook it when you get it: former Chez Panisse chef Tamar Adler on cooking fresh ingredients for one. [WP]
As Top Chef looks for a new home, Boston makes its case against Portland. [Boston Globe]
A look inside the life of busy food personality Gail Simmons. [HuffPo]
Seattle’s top ten restaurants. [Seattle Times]