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The Nitpicker Is Sick of Complaining About Food (But Only for This Week)
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As the Nitpicker column turns three years old, Jason Kessler takes a moment to appreciate all the things he loves about eating

Jason Kessler

The Nitpicker
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The Nitpicker is stuck in a rut, ordering the same things from the same places. Is he too lazy to switch, or just too cheap? You decide!

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The Nitpicker Is Sick of the Restaurant Review Star System
Recipes
What's the difference between a two-star Michelin restaurant and a New York Times three-star? Who knows anymore? Not the Nitpicker

Jason Kessler

How Not to Start a Donut Shop (But Maybe Do)
Culture
The opening of Federal Donuts was, well, a hot mess.

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The Best Tweets of Adam Rapoport, Editor in Chief
Culture
In honor of National Boss's Day, here's a day in the life of Adam Rapoport, our editor in chief—in tweets

Danielle Walsh

Nip-Napped! Airport Workers Stole 100,000 Mini Liquor Bottles
Lifestyle
Authorities say that airplane cocktail service will continue uninterrupted, thank God

Sam Dean

Introducing
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Peep our new column icons

Danielle Walsh

Apple Pandowdy, Where Did You Come From?
Culture
Our easiest apple recipe has its own theme song.

Alex Beggs

I'm Sick of Not Drinking Cherry Coke at the Movies
Culture
Welcome to our new column, The Nitpicker. Jason Kessler loves to complain almost as much as he loves to eat. Join him on his journey through the imperfect universe of food.

Jason Kessler

Bob's Burgers Is Coming to NYC and the Menu Will Make You Say "Uhhhh"

Andrea Park

The Nitpicker
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Is there any greater miracle than ordering food to your door? And is there any greater tragedy than when it doesn't show up on time?

Jason Kessler

What You Should Know About That “Tipping Hack” Video
Culture
The bottom line? If you don’t have money to equitably compensate the people working to create an enjoyable dining experience, you don’t have money to go out.

Jesse Sparks

How the Nitpicker Copes With the Restaurant Chego Moving Away
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Poor Nitpicker: His beloved Korean rice-bowl joint, Chego, has moved to a new neighborhood. What's a lazy takeout addict to do?

Jason Kessler

Baba Gha-What?
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Baba Ghanoush. Read on

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The Formula for a Memorable Holiday Party
Culture
Adam Rapoport shares his go-to party-hosting rules and recipes for the holiday season.

Adam Rapoport

Peep This
Culture
Watch a trailer for a PEEPS documentary, see photos of a PEEPS diorama contest, and find out what "PEEPS jousting" is all about.

Louise McCready

The Linkery 02.10.10
Culture
See what the Internet has to offer today.

Emily Fleischaker

A Springy Pea Appetizer You'll Want to Eat for Breakfast
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A sunny yellow batter and flashes of bright green make this springtime appetizer bright and cheerful

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Aziz Ansari Calls Jell-o "Jiggle Jam," Crackers "Lame Cookies"
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We already knew Aziz Ansari would call his own dish The Lil' Ziz' plate. Now we learn he would call light beer "funky soda" and muffins "naked cupcakes."

Michael Singer

Colbert vs. the Swiss
Culture
Watch the comedic genius at the Olympics, then get your own fondue pong game going with our recipe.

Barrett Baffert

I'm Sick of My Sugar Addiction
Despite the fact that sugar binges make me feel terrible, both physically and mentally, I still go back for more

Danielle Walsh

Nitro, Our New Favorite Iced Coffee, Is Served on Tap and Tastes Like Beer
Culture
Our new favorite iced coffee is served on tap and tastes a lot like beer. Nitro coffee is on the rise. Here's what you need to know.

Elyssa Goldberg

Sugar Pie Bacon Bunch
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You know that we love you

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Happy Hump Day
Culture
A spoof of As Seen on TV mail-order products brings new meaning to eating with your hands.

Michael Singer