New York Restaurant News
The opening of Marcus Samuelsson's Japanese/American Riingo in The Alex hotel was pushed back to early December.

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New & Notable Restaurants
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Top Places for a Thanksgiving Dinner
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Events For Foodies, Gourmands & Wine Lovers
The event of the season: The James Beard Foundation's 17th annual Holiday Auction and Dinner on Sunday, November 16 at The Essex House Hotel. Also, the Chocolate Show is happening this week. Find all the essential regional and national (and worldwide) culinary happenings for food and wine aficionados.

Winemaker Dinners
The Four Seasons Restaurant has joined some of Long Island's top restaurants for Peconic Bay Winery's Second Annual Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting to be held from 2-6 p.m. on the Great Lawn just east of the winery on November 23. More fine wine events in and around the city.

Pairing Your Turkey Meal
We have pulled together for you the following list of wine recommendations to enjoy with your family during the Thanksgiving holiday celebration. Most come from the North American continent to highlight the creativity of regional winemakers.

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News Bytes
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York is about to open in the Time Warner Center. Scotland invites travelers to a stunning National Park and Hawaii celebrates its first smoke-free hotel. All the news...

Travel Specials
Whether you desire a close-up with famous chefs (via Cunard's "Chefs at Sea" Series or the Beringer Master Series on Food & Wine), seek a respite at a tropical spa (e.g. St. Martin in the French West Indies) or feel up to city hopping (Paris, San Francisco, or the new Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles?), we've got ideas for you.

The Best New York Spas
Nothing like a hot scrub on a cold day.

Online Guide New York
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New York Hotel Search
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Hotel Savvy?
Traveling over the holidays? Find luxurious properties in Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, Miami/South Florida and elsewhere. Check out the hotel top ten for each city, read frank and witty reviews and search for hotels by several features such as category, rating, area, amenities and more.

Discount Travel Booking
Gayot.com now offers readers the ability to book travel at low discounted rates. Whether you need to make a hotel reservation, book a flight or rent a car, we help you find the best rates. Click here to start.

The Craft of Cooking
Tom Colicchio's latest book immerses the reader in his world of simply prepared exquisite food. Once again, Colicchio has written a usable, unpretentious cookbook that raises the bar on culinary appreciation.

Gotham Can Cook: The New York Restaurant Cookbook
Here's a who's who of the New York restaurant scene! A showcase of recipes from a cross-section of restaurants that best represent New York, conscientiously considering all boroughs and the city's ethnic riches.

Golden Apples for the Season
An apple a day? Candy maker Laura Saynay has her own prescription with her Toffee Lady Apples, available only during the short season for Granny Smith, Gala, Lady apples or Sickle pears. Except these are lacquered with toffee and dusted with real gold!