Restaurants in New York's West Village hark back to the heyday of dining out. [NYT]
A Japanese chef wants to teach Americans to love funky natto. [WSJ]
It's blue. It tastes like an orange. It's Curaçao. [Atlantic]
Have a sip of Côtes du Rhône with your slice. [Salon]
Are genetically modified crops really that problematic? [Slate]
Deborah Madison has published a new cookbook, Seasonal Fruit Desserts. [LAT]
Michael Bauer discusses noise levels in restaurants. [SF Gate]