Tidbits

- Note to self: Start hanging out at Republic more to stalk catch a glimpse of Top Chef's Sam Talbot. [Grub Street]
- David Chang discusses the logic behind expanding the hours he offers his late-night menu at Momofuku Ssam Bar: "the late night menu + regular hours = asses in seats." [Eater]
- The Times explores the culinary evolution and composition of Queens, from Greek, to Bangladeshi, to Mexican, to North African, to Chinese, and more.
- Serious Eats explores the ins and outs of the Japanese Izakaya, "the place where sake is."