TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR MAY 2006
Burning issues
Tools of the Table
Historical cutlery under glass
Beach Blowout
Chefs, foodies flock to Miami
The Once and Future Kitchen
Industry experts consult their crystal ball
Buy This List!
Restaurants that retail wine
Cave Men
A wine list grows by intelligent design
Hits & Flops
For some chefs’ dishes it’s either feast or famine
Critic Gridlock
Everyone’s got an opinion
Chicago Checkup
A gust of new restaurants in the Windy City
Beef City on a Roll
Two chains embody Kansas City’s enduring spirit
Team Spirits
Giving cocktails their due at table
Culinary Road Warriors
Eating and learning in the bayou
My Favorite Gear
Equipment that wears well with chefs
Guy Par-ee
Restaurant life through an artist’s eye
Les Collaborateurs
Ducasse and Robuchon conspire in Paris
Gilt’s Edgy Pleasures
Paul Liebrandt’s artful presentations
Contrasts, Italian Style
Topography rules Piedmont cuisine
Heaven in Earth
Truffle primer
Specialties of the house
Pilot Light
Sunny sides up
Contributors
Front Burner
Insider news and updates from around the world
Deep Dish
Chefs comings and goings
Birth Announcements
A roundup of restaurant openings
Whisk Around the World
Global restaurant and hotel dish
Events Calendar
Seminars, trade shows, tastings, and more
Say Cheese
Our paparazzi’s portfolio
Tasting Notes
New wine releases
Tabletop
Three cities, three fresh new looks
Source Index
Manufacturers listings
Recipes & Techniques
A sheaf of recipes drawn from this issue
Silver Spoon Award
Terrance Brennan



