Best of Food 2011 MIA / Thrillist - Here're the five biggest openings of the year -- feast on it

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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: Spearheaded by Top Chef-er Jeff McInnis, comfort food-plating Yardbird Southern Table & Bar oozes down-homeness in a wood/steel-beamed barn-like space and offers not only a Southern menu but also offers up Southern spirits...more

Aphrodisiac Ice Cream: A brand-new, late-into-the-night truck staffed by not-not-attractive ladies ranging from Maxim models to Hooters gals, all hatched by a local photog and his model girlfriend...more Barceloneta: A Euro-style bistro from the Pubbelly guys whose third property is reminiscent of an upscale picnic, Barceloneta features all sorts of fare including a tapas-style menu and a plethora of booze...more Edge, Steak & Bar: Edge, Steak & Bar is a swank new meatery that outfitted its bright, airy space with some sophisticated swag, but the main event is very clearly the beef, which is served in some rare cuts...more City Hall The Restaurant: The brainchild of Steven Haas, City Hall sprawls two floors and showcases a colorful menu that includes homemade chorizo and a downstairs bar with 68 different wines...more

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - # 1 TurBaconEpic Thanksgiving

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - # 2 Epic Mealtime Showdown of AWESOME

Tying a Roast / Melissa Clark demonstrates how to stuff and tie a roast for the holiday table.

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - # 3 Make Gummy Candy at Home

Fight holiday weight gain

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 #4 HEALTHY MEAL TIME!

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - #5 Vegan Black Metal Chef: Pad Thai

Giada's Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

FYI / Does Celery Have Negative Calories

Find out from authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough in LOBSTERS SCREAM WHEN YOU BOIL THEM