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NBA Power Rankings: Benihana Edition

Rating all NBA teams by their place on the menu
Dec 11, 2012 11:01 am

We've just passed the first quarter of the NBA season and it's clear that this year is far from predictable. As we do every time here at the Food Republic NBA Power Rankings, we've selected an iconic restaurant menu to match up with each team. This time, it's Benihana, the Japanese “steakhouse” where they cook that stuff right in front of you. Read on.

Brooklyn: 3 Things To Eat At The Barclays Center

A Knicks fan takes solace in the Nets' food options
Nov 27, 2012 2:01 pm

I was fortunate enough to attend the Knicks vs. Nets game last night at the buzzing Barclays Center. While my presence seemed to cause my beloved ‘Bockers to recall how to sputter down the stretch, there was some solace to be found in the evening in the form of the venue's food options. Continue reading to find out what to eat at the new arena. 

Video: The Nets Are In Brooklyn Because Of Hip-Hop, Chefs On Smith Street

The land where sous-chefs become chefs
Nov 1, 2012 2:31 pm

As SB Nation’s Matt Ufford wisely points out in this love letter to Brooklyn — tied to the Nets new home in the borough’s downtown — Brooklyn is a place where Manhattan sous-chefs become chefs. We've observed this over the years.

NBA Power Rankings: Butcher's Chart Edition

Rating all 30 NBA teams by their cut of meat
Oct 31, 2012 1:01 pm

It's time to kick off the Food Republic NBA Power Rankings for another solid season. Just like last year, we'll be ranking teams based on food. See Waffle House, Ruth's Chris and Cheesecake Factory editions. This year I'm starting things off in a primal way: the classic butcher's beef chart.

According To Shaquille O'Neal, There Is No Food That Helps Free-Throw Percentage

With a 50% career average, he knows. Sorry Deez.
Oct 4, 2012 1:01 pm
Shaq photo

We were able to speak with retired basketball great Shaquille O'Neal for a few minutes. After heated debate, we shied away from asking him about if he enjoys eating Kobe (beef, that is). We did, however, find out some pretty cool things about his eating habits, possible future restaurant plans and if any food can help with those damn free throws. Read on.

Dwyane Wade Digs Cookies, Not So Into Veggies

A chat with DWade's personal chef Richard Ingraham
Jun 12, 2012 4:31 pm

What's Dwyane Wade eating as he heads into the NBA finals tonight? We check in with his personal chef to find out...

Ric Bucher On Why NBA Ballers Like The Cheesecake Factory

Television analyst likes dining with Tim Duncan
May 30, 2012 10:01 am
Ric Bucher

ESPN reporter, Ric Bucher, on the eating habits of NBA players and the league's obsession with the Cheesecake Factory.

NBA Power Rankings: Waffle House Edition

30 NBA teams ranked by their Waffle House menu item
Apr 2, 2012 1:01 pm
Waffle House NBA rankings

For this month's Food Republic NBA Power Rankings, I'm comparing each team to a dish at the Waffle House. Because, basketball began right here in the USA and it doesn't get much more American than the Waffle House. Let the ranking begin!

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