Long a staple of sushi bars, sake is known to most Americans – if they know it at all – as a generic, hot high-octane drink you toss back in between bites of raw fish. But there are many different grades, flavors and styles of this ancient Japanese rice wine, and it’s the more premium varietals – served chilled like their grape counterparts, bearing musical names like Wandering Poet, Pride of the Village or Moon on the Water – that, increasingly, are coming to a wine list near you. Sake isn’t just for Asian restaurants anymore – top-rated establishments like NYC’s Chanterelle (pictured) and Chicago’s Charlie Trotter’s are serving it, as are many others...

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If you’re visiting NYC’s Midtown to take in the sights, shops and museums, you’re going to need lots of fuel. Why not make like a local and stop in at one of the neighborhood’s many burger joints? From double patties at Five Guys to a mini-duo at Pop Burger to a meatless alternative at Zen Burger and more, this slideshow spotlights some notable options...

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New York State's Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster and Columbia counties prepare to get hungry: The Hudson Valley Restaurant Weeks are fast approaching. From Sunday, March 9th, through Friday, March 21st (excluding Saturday, March 15th), over 70 participating restaurants will offer three-course lunches for $16.09 and dinners for $26.09...

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