Here is what’s making the news on this snowy Wednesday morning in NYC:

• As W&D predicted back in December, beer is becoming the new wine for 2009 as customers seek out ‘comfort’ during the recession, with high-end restaurants such as Daniel, Blue Hill, Aquavit, Rock Center Cafe and Hearth all recently hosting beer-pairing dinners. Not to mention Brooklyn Brewery is brewing a Blue Apron Ale exclusively for Per Se. Daniel Boulud’s new Bowery beer brasserie slated to open this spring is tentatively being named DBGB Kitchen & Bar and beer will be served not in pitchers, but in liter and magnum size carafes. And like us, Daniel drinks Dogfish Head.  [NYP]
• Breaking News from Across the Pond: Street Meat is Unhealthy with a “Shocking” Load of Fat and Salt. [Reuters]
• John Doherty, executive chef at The Waldorf-Astoria, said Tuesday he has left the landmark hotel after 20 years to form a restaurant development company. [Nation's Restaurant News]
• Zak Pelaccio’s Mexican spot Cabrito, which could have also been named the ‘Fatty Goat’, receives the 1-spot from Bruni. As you would expect, Cabrito does not suffer from a lack of flavor, but there are some “misses” there according to Bruni. He does rave about the Rajas con crema, tongue and tomatillo, chorizo and huitlacoche huaraches, shrimp and tamarind ceviche, carnitas and short ribs in red chili. But not blown away by the guac or  braised spare ribs. [NYT]
• Despite what we’ve been hearing about Gordon Ramsay’s crumbling restaurant empire, the $1900/dinner chef’s table at Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC is booked solid weekly according to Executive Chef Josh Emmit. [Nation's Restaurant News]
• Next on the agenda for the commissioner of New York City’s Department of Health: Salt. [NYT]

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