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...that seemed certain about the drama of the turncoat's return was that the last act began at a casual bistro in bustling Georgetown, Au Pied de Cochon, where he went for dinner with a junior CIA security officer on Saturday night. As his escort was paying the check, Yurchenko suddenly asked a question. "What would you do if I got up and walked out? Would you shoot me?" Replied the CIA agent: "No, we don't treat defectors that way." "I'll be back in 15 or 20 minutes," Yurchenko said. Pause. "If I'm not, it will...
...franchises and is developing a staff allergy-training program. Outback Steakhouse advertises a gluten-free menu, and Flat Top Grill, a stir-fry chain, uses separate woks to prevent cross contamination. At Walt Disney World, allergic customers are invited to call ahead with their dietary restrictions. Dominique Tougne of Bistro 110 in Chicago has even mandated that food for allergic customers be prepared on uncontaminated surfaces and hand-delivered by the chef. Tougne--whose son has severe peanut allergies--still warns diners: "Don't be scared to challenge the workers in restaurants." --By Kristin Kloberdanz/Chicago
...Landmarc, a chic neighborhood bistro in New York City, wine director David Lombardo can always tell when the most recent showing of Sideways at the nearby movie theater has let out: diners come in asking about Pinot Noir...
...past all the cussing, this cookbook could be your new best friend in the kitchen. Bourdain's passion for food is contagious, and his precise instructions go a long way toward helping make classic bistro cooking, from fris?e aux lardons to boeuf bourguignon, less intimidating for the home cook. Don't worry?the book comes in a brown paper wrapper...
...past all the cussing, this cookbook could be your new best friend in the kitchen. Bourdain's passion for food is contagious, and his precise instructions go a long way toward helping make classic bistro cooking, from frisée aux lardons to boeuf bourguignon, less intimidating for the home cook. Don't worry--the book comes in a brown paper wrapper. --By Lisa McLaughlin