The Most Delectable Summer Sweets
Ice cream is undoubtedly the most popular sweet come summer, but it would be a shame to skip over the dessert menu the next time you go out to eat. Because many of New York’s top pastry chefs are turning out composed treats, that are every bit as appealingly seasonal as popsicles, cups and cones, like the Sweet Pea Cake at Del Posto and the Peaches on Toast at Prune…
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Our Favorite Summer Dishes
With a seemingly endless supply of glorious produce to choose from this summer, it’s practically impossible for restaurants to turn out dishes that are anything short of superb, from the Maine Lobster with Zucchini Blossoms at Bâtard to the Cherry Sundae at élan…
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Where to Celebrate National Oyster Day
If you’re a sucker for food holidays, you might be interested to know that tomorrow (Tuesday) is National Oyster Day! But we don’t need a whole lot of incentive to get down with a dozen or so of the succulent, briny mollusks, and it looks like the rest of the world doesn’t either — nearly two million pounds are consumed every year. And while New York may not be the bustling fishing village it once was, you can still find them in spades at many of our great restaurants and bars. So here’s where to get your slurp on during National Oyster Day — and beyond — from the dazzling under-the-sea sanctuary, Oceana, in Midtown, to the sizzlingly sexy dollar oyster mecca, Maison Premiere, in Williamsburg…
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Where to Eat at Rockaway Beach
Growing up in New York, beach food to us invariably meant foil-wrapped sandwiches lugged in coolers, or if we were lucky, Nathan’s fries and hot dogs from Coney Island. That was about it. And while waterside dining options have essentially remained status quo around Coney, the same certainly can’t be said of Rockaway Beach, a once sleepy strip in far-flung Queens, which — due to a spate of seriously cut above concessions — has quickly become a top summer destination…
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New York’s Noteworthy New Burgers
Granted, there’s no shortage of lists already documenting New York’s wealth of incredible burgers, invariably including the Black Label version at Minetta Tavern and the Roquefort-swathed patty at the Spotted Pig. But now that it’s summer, we’ve really got smoky, char-grilled burgers on the brain, which is why rounding up some of our favorite specimens to hit the dining scene in just the last year — including the ultimate brasserie-style burger & frites at Keith McNally’s newest venture, Cherche Midi…
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Seasonal Eats: Heirloom Tomatoes
One of our simplest — but most eagerly anticipated — pleasures of summer is biting into a sun-warmed, perfectly ripe tomato, full of flavor and fit to bursting with juice. Because save for a few months out of the year, who actually enjoys eating those wan, mealy wedges that show up in uninspired salads? We’d much rather savor the seemingly endless variety of entrancing heirlooms, such as lush Brandywine, sugary Golden Jubilee, and slightly acidic Green Zebra…
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Al Fresco Drinking at Gallow Green
If we can’t drink and dine on the waterfront all summer, there’s only one other place we’d rather be — up on the roof. It’s the consummate city experience… clinging onto a cocktail while precariously perched at the lip of a high rise building, peering out at the skyline and down at the bustling streets below. And when it comes to especially chic roof bars, it doesn’t get much better than Gallow Green, located on the very top of The McKittrick Hotel in Chelsea…
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The Ultimate July 4th Dining Guide NYC
Plan on spending the Fourth of July New York this year? It’s a good year to because Macy’s has finally brought their fireworks spectacular back to the East River, so commemorate it in style. From a moonlit cruise aboard the North River Lobster Company, to a waterside supper at the unfailingly elegant Riverpark, and a rooftop soiree at The Ides, atop the stylish Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn…
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The Best Ice Cream Treats – Summer 2014
Once it gets broilingly hot outside, there’s one sweet we crave more than all the rest, and that’s cool, dripping ice cream. We love it all, which is why we’ve rounded up an array of awesome scoop shops to see you through the summer season, including Morgenstern’s, a new, out-of-the-box Lower East Side ice cream parlor, and Eggers, a 1930’s-era, Staten Island classic…
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New York’s Most Succulent Summer Seafood – 2014
What’s better than ditching your puffy jackets and snow hats and eating ice cream in shorts and flip flops? Lobster Rolls, piles of Crabs dusted with Old Bay, icy raw Oysters, and Fried Clams, that’s what. While New York City may not have an ocean view, you can still joyfully overdose on shellfish this summer, with seafaring dishes from some of the country’s best chefs, such as David Pasternack’s Scallop Crudo at Chelsea newcomer…
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Our Favorite Frozen Cocktails
Many people think of frozen cocktails as being silly or girly, topped with paper umbrellas and maraschino cherries, and chock full of syrupy fruit juices, cordials and rum. And so what if they are? When it’s 70+ degrees outside, nothing hits the spot like a highly alcoholic, yet seriously icy libation. So leave those staid, buttoned-up Manhattans and Negronis until the fall, and get frosty this summer with a series of Tequila Snow Cones from Zengo, an amaretto-slicked Pina Colada from The Commodore, or a refreshing Beer Slushie from Uncle Boons!
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Where to Watch the 2014 World Cup
Even if you could care less about soccer, the excitement & pageantry surrounding the World Cup means that opportunities abound to indulge in fun food. The same goes for the Super Bowl, which as far as we’re concerned, is all about chili and chicken wings. Right? And since the tournament is being held Brazil this year, there’s extra attention being paid to the oft underrated cuisine, with restaurants like Favela Grill and Botequim getting the chance to strut their stuff to a wider audience, and non-Latin eateries such as Distilled and Falansai jumping on board with tasty promotions and specials…
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The Best of Broadway Bites
‘Tis the season for al fresco food markets, and UrbanSpace has just debuted another; Broadway Bites. Perfectly situated in Greeley Square Park, at the bustling intersection of West 33rd St and Broadway and populated by tourists and local office workers alike, Broadway Bites boasts plenty of big-name vendors, like AsiaDog and Red Hook Lobster Pound. But we’d just as soon frequent food markets in order to scope out the newbies and up-and-comers, and here are some of our favorites…
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Our Favorite Al Fresco Dining Spots
After the winter we’ve had, it’s no wonder we’re all itching to spend as much time outside as possible. And that extends to our meals — because who wants to waste a leisurely hour or two cooped up inside of restaurants, when so many of them happen to boast breezy patios, scenic rooftops, sidewalk seating and pastoral backyards? That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite spots for dining al fresco…
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The Ultimate Father’s Day Dining Guide
If your father has already accumulated a lifetime’s worth of golf clubs, neckties and “#1 Dad” coffee mugs, how about showing him you love him this year with food? We’ve rounded up a list of ultimate, guy-approved dining spots for Father’s Day, including scrumptious steaks at Marc Forgione’s American Cut in Tribeca…
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Scrumptious Spring Sweets
We’d never dream of disparaging chocolate, caramel, apples and nuts, but we really begin craving sweets that are, well, a bit lighter on their feet once the weather warms. And restaurants are slowly swapping out intensely rich and dense desserts for sprightly, fruit and herb-based offerings, simply bursting with spring freshness, like the Sweet Pea Ice Cream Bar at Dirt Candy in the East Village and the Rose and Raspberry Vacherin at Café Boulud on the Upper East Side.
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Awesome Eats Atop The High Line
Since opening in 2011, the High Line has become a favorite destination (especially in the spring and summer) for tourists and New York residents alike. Running from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 30th Street in Chelsea, the 1- mile long, elevated park provides some of the best waterfront views in the city, boasts 210 different, lush plant species, hosts tours, lectures, performances and events, and oh yeah, is home to a number of top, area food vendors, all of whom have just opened shop for the season. So from savory Smoked Meat at Delaney Barbecue to Mango Paletas at La Newyorkina, here’s what to eat while you’re traversing the breezy, bustling High Line.
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Our Favorite New Spring Cocktails
We’ve been lavishing lots of love on spring dishes as of late, like lamb paired with ramps and fiddlehead ferns, and ricotta-swabbed pasta dotted with asparagus tips and morel mushrooms. But restaurant cocktail menus have also undergone a sprightly seasonal makeover, and from the “Organic Pea Mojito” at Rouge Tomate on the Upper East Side to the strawberry-flavored “Kon-Tiki” at Wallflower in the West Village, we’re rounding up the most mouth-watering, warm weather libations in New York!
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Seasonal Eats: Asparagus
Even though ramp mania is still at its peak, we wanted to give another great, green spring veggie its due: asparagus. A perennial garden plant belonging to the lily family, asparagus is harvested in the spring when it is 6 to 8 inches tall. Asparagus have fleshy spears topped with bud-like, compact heads, with a sweet, buttery taste and a tender texture. And while the most common variety of asparagus is green in color, two other edible varieties are available…
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Spotlight on Madison Square Eats 2014
The 6-year-old culinary pop-up market, Madison Square Eats, just launched last Friday, with over 30 terrific vendors, both new and old. So if hunger strikes the next time you’re strolling through the Flatiron District (and you’d rather not be bothered with the crushing crowds at Eataly or crazy cue at Shake Shack), check out the delicious, diverse options, from the sloppy smoked sandwiches at Mayhem & Stout, to the elegant fish toasts at chef George Mendes’ 100 Sardines…
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