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Gluten-Free Specialties at Le Gourmand

This small side-street space has housed bakeries before, most notably Madge Rosenberg’s Soutine Bakery. Now Mounir Jabrane, who is from Morocco, has opened Le Gourmand, a gluten-free bakery there. He’s a fitness trainer who went into the baking business because his son could not tolerate gluten. Mr. Jabrane’s cakes, notably the handsome banana variety, and…

Restaurant History, All the Way Back to the Bronze Age

Unlike many books that delve into the history of restaurants and begin with France (or wayside taverns elsewhere), the academics who have written “Dining Out,” a compelling volume, start in the Bronze Age. Their definition of a restaurant is elastic, referring to places where strangers might have gathered to eat and drink, including the symposiums…

Vegan Jerky With a Kick

In the plant-based “meat” category, tropical jackfruit is often an ingredient of choice, thanks to its somewhat stringy, chewy texture and a simple flavor that works well with bold seasonings. It’s what gives this new Jack & Tom Vegan Jerky its appeal. The snack, or hiking sustainer, also includes poblanos, tomato paste and seasonings for…

A Spatula and Thermometer, Combined