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Below 14th is back!
Returned from long travels and teaching, we review three excellent restaurants in lower Manhattan ...
Mar 8
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Taking Stock
Time to make soup, a walk through the Village in snow, a summer cocktail for winter, book and movie and TV recs, and more ...
Feb 28
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The Food of San Miguel de Allende
A Tequila and Tacos Tours, other restaurant notes and a Google map of all ...
Feb 22
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San Miguel de Allende!
In memory of the queen of schmaltz, tales of NYC circa 1970, a new cocktail, movies, books, links and more ...
Feb 14
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Letter from Todos Santos
A dusty little town in Baja California Sur ...
Feb 8
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Thoughts On Braising (plus my favorite lamb recipe)
And … an important query to my cherished subscribers regarding a new structure for Ruhlman's Twenty. I want your thoughts!
Feb 7
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Hello Mexico, Hello Baja!
Another winter braise, Coq au Vin, teaching and traveling, mezcal, plus book and movie recommendations and our favorite links...
Jan 31
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Szechwan Stir-Fried Beef ...
How to cook perfect rice every time, a new cocktail, movie and book recommendations and more ...
Jan 17
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Porchetta Returns ...
A thank you, thoughts on faux food, a new classic cocktail, book and movie recommendations and links. Happy 2026!
Jan 3
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A Season of Gratitude
A quick note to you ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Ruth, Family Meal, a New Orleans Cocktail ...
Plus Deborah Madison's Squash Gratin recipe, the importance of family meal, books, movies and more ...
Dec 20, 2025
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Below 14th Street—in Alphabet City ...
Three excellent restos in Ann's old neighborhood ... But first a small RSVP rant ...
Dec 14, 2025
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