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Q & A With Barano’s Pizza Guru Albert Di Meglio
Having spent the last five years at the venerated Rubirosa, it’s no wonder that Al Di Meglio is indelibly associated with pizza. And so, with the opening of his new Southern Italian restaurant, Barano, it stands to reason that much of the focus has been on his wood burning oven — would he seek to replicate that top-rated Nolita pie in Williamsburg?
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The Best Summer Scoops in the City
It’s officially ice cream season, and our cups and cones runneth over, with inspired frozen dairy desserts from a seemingly endless number of NYC suppliers. And while it was exceedingly difficult, we managed to narrow down just a few of our favorites, including guanciale-studded malteds from Hail Mary, top-notch gelato from Superiority Burger, and Hong Kong-inspired sundaes from the Smorgasburg vendor, Wowfulls!
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Shore Up On Seafood, With Our Guide to the Best Shellfish Destinations in NYC
We’d never dream of knocking on ice cream, but what we really scream for in the summer is seafood. You shuck it, grill it, deep-fry it or steam it, and you can bet your life that we’ll eat it, from the East Coast Oysters at Cull & Pistol, to the Fritto Misto at Sabbia, and the classic Grilled Squid Tacos at Seamore’s…
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Thai-Style Soft Shell Crab Salad
Soft shell crabs are one of those items we can’t help but order when we’re eating out, but rarely consider actually preparing at home. But as long as you let your fishmonger do the cleaning, believe it or not, they’re a total cinch to cook…
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Edible Events: July 2016
There are all manner of fun, food events taking place in New York on a daily basis, but unless you have the time and money to party seven days a week, you’ll have to be somewhat discerning about what goes onto your calendar. So here are just a few worthy food celebrations we recommend getting tickets (or making reservations) for now…
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Food and Film Come Together at Metrograph Commissary
The movie theatre-cum-restaurant is already a big thing in Brooklyn and now, it’s finally taken hold in Manhattan, with the recent debut of Metrograph Commissary, inspired by the in-studio eateries from Hollywood’s golden age. Did we mention the food’s legit?
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Marco Canora Transforms Fifty Paces into Zadie’s Oyster Room
Ever since opening his bone broth window, Brodo, and releasing his books, it’s become evident that Marco Canora is intent on rejuvenating himself. He’s elected to give his Fifty Paces the heave-ho as well, transforming the East 12th Street space once again, into a turn-of-the-century oyster room…
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Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July 2016 in NYC
Memorial Day may be the unofficial kick-off of summer, but there’s no question that the Fourth of July is the party of the season. So bless America and celebrate your freedom with food, fun and fireworks, at Independence Day best blowouts throughout New York!
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Q & A with Lilia’s Missy Robbins
All seemed relatively quiet on the Missy Robbins front, ever since she left A Voce back in 2013. But it turns out that the extended break was a boon not just for the Michelin-honored chef, but for NYC diners in general, when she returned with a bang with the Brooklyn-based, Southern Italian-inspired Lilia this past January…
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Step Right Up: Seasonal To-Go Windows Are NYC’s Hottest New Food Trend
Eating food on the go is a way of life in New York, but it takes on a completely different tenor come spring or summer. That’s because the weather is so agreeably lovely, it seems a shame to waste a second of it cooped up indoors. That’s why the following establishments have opened up seasonal, fast-casual windows; an ideal way to enjoy their excellent fare, without committing to a formal, sit-down meal!
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A Guide to Summer’s Best Sips in NYC
Who said everyday iced tea, iced coffee and lemonade need to be the default drinks of summer? Especially since spots around the city are offering all manner of inventive cold beverages, from the frozen Israeli Lemonnana at Mike Solomonov’s Dizengoff to the innovative Agua Frescas at Nick Morgenstern’s El Rey…
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Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen is Hot, Hot, Hot
Hot chicken couldn’t be, well, hotter in New York right now. And we have Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen to thank for that, which, thanks to the almost year-long buzz preceding its recent, Brooklyn opening, ended up significantly raising the local profile of the incendiary Nashville favorite, which has been popping up in earnest on menus all around the city…
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Seasonal Eats: Cherries
Vegetables steal a good deal of thunder in spring and summer (as soon as we’re done with ramps, here comes the sweet corn!) but there’s plenty of fruit to look forward to. And at the top of that list are ruby-colored, long-stemmed cherries, which are generally available from late May until early August, but are truly at their peak in June and July.
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Q & A with Impero Caffè’s Scott Conant
Having recently returned to the scene with Impero Caffè, a rustic Italian bistro beneath Nomad’s INNSIDE hotel, fans can finally reacquaint themselves with Scott Conant classics like spaghetti pomodoro, as well as newer, alluring creations, such as cavatelli with braised duck…
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The Best Spring Desserts 2016
We’re all about ramps and spindly spring asparagus, but they don’t generally translate to dessert. So if you want to fully experience the best of what the season has to offer, you’ll save room for sweets at the following New York eateries, from the Rhubarb Soufflé at Le Coq Rico, to the “Strawberries and More Strawberries” at Olmsted!
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Where to Eat (RED) Drink (RED) and Save Lives This June
Want to eat & drink for a good cause? Why not? Mario Batali and (RED) — the AIDS organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006 — have partnered once again for EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES; a month-long campaign to raise funds for and awareness of the fight against AIDS. From Smorgasburg to Lupa…
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Gourmet Gossip: June 2016
In this great dining city of ours, barely a day passes without news of an exciting restaurant opening, a devastating closing, a shocking chef shuffle, or a groundbreaking, must-try dish. From Gotham West Market’s expansion to Brooklyn, to Günter Seeger’s migration to Manhattan, and yet another meat-centric venture from April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman…
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Egg Perfect Timer
I don’t know about you, but I hate having to guess when my egg is perfectly soft; the yolk still runny, just how I like it. That’s why I was stoked to stumble upon this awesome little gadget…
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Our Favorite Food-Focused Father’s Day Gifts
Buying a gift for ones dad (or husband) can be notoriously difficult — but as long as you obey the “way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” credo, everything should be fine. And to make your search even easier, we’ve compiled a list of awesome, largely edible presents, from membership to a meat-of-the-month club, to DIY pretzel and beer cheese kits!
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Our Father’s Day 2016 Dining Guide
We’re perfectly aware that not all dads are obsessed with steak, barbecue and beer; just as we know that not all moms are suckers for chocolate, mimosas and brunch. But when it comes to narrowing down Father’s Day options, we’re going to venture a guess that the following restaurants are legitimately failsafe bets for celebrating your dad this year…
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Speedy Romeo Brings Pastrami Pies to the Lower East Side
Emmy’s Detroit-style squares may be the most notable new addition to Brooklyn’s pizza scene, but the borough’s own Speedy Romeo — and its St. Louis-inspired pies — might just be the most exciting Manhattan development of late…
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