Q & A with Terrance Brennan
Terrance Brennan pioneered the European cheese course at his Upper West Side institution, Picholine, single-handedly priming the American...
Read MoreBrunch in Provence
Let the critics say what they will about Soho’s recently rescued French bistro, Provence. I, for one, immediately succumbed to the...
Read MoreCustomized Cocktails With A Cherry on Top
Just one of the novel flourishes bestowed upon the clientele at the restaurant formerly known as Park Avenue Cafe, presently Park Avenue...
Read MoreMercat Negre: Black Market Bites
You might remember when this anticipated tapas joint finally opened its Noho doors in April. Now that Mercat‘s (see my first bite...
Read MoreRayuela
Address: 165 Allen St., btwn. Rivington & Stanton Sts. Phone: 212.253.8840 Cuisine: “Freestyle” Latin American &...
Read MoreVarietal’s Last Breaths
Not really a shock to those that have followed the restaurant drama that is Varietal, it seems nearly lights out for owner Gregory...
Read MoreSavoy’s Summer Clambake
While I’m usually unsusceptible to gimmicks of the restaurant sorts, I’ll happily fall for the “Clam Bake” menu at...
Read MoreQ & A with Scott Conant
Best known for his mastery of Italian cooking, Scott Conant auspiciously implemented worthy menus at both L’Impero & Alto. But...
Read MoreBranzini’s All but a Memory
It seems we’ve lost this airy, small plates osteria and not to the Department of Health’s recently aggressive wrath. Situated...
Read MoreSummer’s Best Cocktails
It’s summer. Perhaps time to mix things up, maybe switch out that vodka martini for a minty mojito or opt for lillet over rose. ...
Read MoreHill Country
If opening night is any indication of Hill Country’s big city debut, New Yorkers are rolling out the welcome wagon for the newest in...
Read MorePerilla
Address: 9 Jones St., near W.4th St. Phone: 212.929.6868 Cuisine: Asian-influenced American Scene: Irresistibly bustling gem Hours:...
Read MoreQ & A with Gramercy Tavern’s Michael Anthony
On the eve of Frank Bruni’s reconsideration of Gramercy Tavern post-Colicchio, I bring you the new chef in question: Michael...
Read MoreSummer Dining Al Fresco
Seeing as summer’s officially arrived, I’d say we’re due for an al fresco dining roundup. Afterall, we should seize...
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