Brooklyn, Fall, Dumplings: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic

Fall is here! Apples are ready for the picking, and cozying up with a book has never sounded better. Picked a plethora of apples but don't know what to do with all of them? We have a guide for that. Looking for a nice fall read? We have a book for that. Looking for new Brooklyn restaurants to try? We have a cheat sheet for that. We also have a handy hack for you to keep your steamed dumplings all fall long. All that and more on this week's Hot Topics.

  • These 65 amazing restaurants should be reason enough to venture out to Brooklyn.
  • We all know red and green Thai curry, but what about khao soi? Kaeng kua? Get to know them.
  • You want steamed dumplings, but you don't have a bamboo steamer. Don't fret, we've got you covered.
  • Sandwiches are all at once humble and magnificent. Here are our 10 fall favorites.
  • What happens when the famed Scotch egg meets the famed Indian onion bhaji? Snack time.
  • NYC's restaurant scene is cutthroat. Karen Stabiner follows chef Jonah Miller and his experience in Generation ChefRead the fifth chapter here.
  • Our quest to find great vegetarian options in Central America brings us to Nicaragua.
  • Maine is the land of sustainable lobster, and that's something we can all cheer for.
  • Which apples are best for pies? Salads? What about just eating raw? Here's an illustrated guide that'll let you know.
  • The highball isn't treated with the same respect in the U.S. as it is in Japan. It's time that changed.