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Where To Dine Al Fresco
…acting their roofs, and setting up sidewalk seating for al fresco dining season. Spring is the perfect excuse to conquer new culinary ground. And if you haven’t been to Fette Sau, you’ll want to head to Williamsburg for barbecue and craft beers on Fette Sau’s picnic tables. There’s the back garden at Back Forty in the East Village or Maison Premiere for oysters and absinthe under the stars. Spring is in the air, and we&#…
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New York’s Best PB & J Dishes
In case you haven’t noticed, we have a serious peanut butter obsession, so we’re pretty excited to milk National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day for all its worth. This Monday, April 2nd, celebrates that iconic, brown bagged lunch most of us grew up on, but in New York, the humble sandwich has undergone a major makeover. Afterall, we’ve got bragging rights to the some of the most innovative chefs in the country. Take April Bloom…
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Halloween Eats & Sweets
…e. And just down the street Dylan’s Candy Bar has a Haunted Halloween sundae of their own with pumpkin ice cream and candy corn. If you’re throwing a party, Jacques Torres chocolate haunted house doubles as decoration and dessert. That’s just for starters. Jacques Torres Chocolates Address: 350 Hudson Street between King and Prince Sts. Phone: (212) 414-2462 Website: www.mrchocolate.com We’re suckers for multi-fu…
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Best Ice Creams in New York
With summer in full swing, sweets of the frozen sorts are in high demand. While we’d eat ice cream all year round, this is the perfect season to discover new shops, trucks and flavors. Wasabi or Guinness gelato anyone? Leave it to il laboratorio del gelato to push the flavor envelope. Shake Shack’s custard calendar calls for heirloom tomato come Sunday and Blueberry Coffee Cake every Friday. With so many gelato labs, ice cream parlors, and sorbe…
Read MoreBest of – Christmas Sweets
…s. There’s everything ranging from peppermint popcorn to full-blown gingerbread houses. If you can’t imagine lugging a gingerbread house to someone’s house, there’s sleigh delivery. Our favorite is the Christmas Drum Gift Basket (pictured right) filled with candy bars, candy canes, red and green jelly beans. Of course, they sell his and hers sweets. Sterling Confections www.sterlingconfections.com Talk ab…
Read MoreHalloween Treats & Eats
…tea, you can also buy a set of 24 for $19.99. Wannahavacookie www.wannahavacookie.com If you’re not a chocolate fiend, you might consider Wannahavacookie’s apple pie a la mode sandwich cookie. It’s soft, chewy and studded with apple bits. The filling is a classic vanilla buttercream. You can buy them at the Brooklyn Flea Market in Fort Greene or online. Momofuku Milk Bar 207 2nd Ave. at 13th St.(212) 254-3500 w…
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Our Favorite Christmas Treats
…sy spackled with rum-soaked raisins. We discovered mince pies at Brooklyn’s DUB Pies and even peppermint cornflake cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar. Ready, set, celebrate the holidays! Duane Park Patisserie Address: 179 Duane St., btw. Greenwich & Staple Sts. Phone: (212) 274-8447 Website: www.duaneparkpatisserie.com Rumor has it Christmas pudding can be traced back to Medieval times, when the Church decreed that pudding should be ma…
Read MoreThanksgiving – Dining Out & Take-Out
Thanksgiving is a challenge even for the most gifted chef. We all need a little help or the entire night off. When you consider that some of the finest chefs in New York are cooking, it’s tempting to dine out. Whether you’re cooking, going to a friend’s, or dining out, there are tons of options… Dining Out: Back Forty Phone: (212)388-1990 Address: 190 Avenue B www.backfortynyc.com (P…
Read MoreSweetest Gifts for Valentine's Day
…’re very different, so do pay attention. The “Sexy” is frosted with a silky white buttercream, called “The Moose.” I’m partial to the “Sassy,” cupcake frosted with a sublime chocolate almond buttercream. Charles Chocolates www.charleschocolates.com Luckily, Charles Chocolates delivers from their California shop to your door. Browse their boxed collections online. I like the $20 box of ten,…
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Best Comfort Foods for 2013
Every cuisine has its own “comfort foods” — dishes that whisk eaters back to childhood. They can be rich and gooey a la mac & cheese or steamy and delicate, like Vietnamese Pho. You might not think about eating another culture’s staples when you’re feeling nostalgic or just plain freezing, but you could discover a new favorite comfort food. It should make a bad day turn into a good one, and make cold weather feel downright cozy. So…
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Ultimate Valentine’s Day Restaurant Guide
…th Poached Lady Apple, and Spanish Octopus with Lemon-Squid Ink Puree? Easy… you’ll get one of each, then cozy up and share both. Louro Address: 142 W 10th St. btwn Waverly Pl and Greenwich Ave. Phone: (212) 206-0606 Website: www.louronyc.com Chef David Santos earned raves on Chowhound for Um Segredo, an underground supper club hosted out of his apartment on Roosevelt Island. He eventually took a more conventional path by opening up a b…
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Where to Celebrate NYC Beer Week 2013
…rk festival at Alewife NYC in Queens. Looking to raise a pint glass every day this week? Check out these other can’t miss celebrations and events. Where to Celebrate Beer Week Tuesday, Feb. 26th d.b.a Brooklyn Address: 113 N 7th St., btwn Wythe Ave & Berry St. Phone: (718) 218-6006 Website: www.dba-brooklyn.com Craft beer haven, d.b.a Brooklyn, plays host to the 7th Annual “Williamsburg Cask Beer Festival” this week. Not only…
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New York’s Best Ice Cream Sandwiches
…e for. He’s upped the ante on this ingenious pastry by slicing it in half and stuffing it with any homemade ice cream of your choice. (Ice cream flavors change daily.) If that’s not your guy, he’s also serving a “Blanc de Blanc” sandwich made with tahitian vanilla ice cream and ricotta cookies, salted honey and ricotta cookies. Dessert Club, ChikaLicious 204 E 10th St (between 1st and 2nd Ave.) (212)475-0929 Website: www.dessertclubnyc.com…
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New York’s Finest Ice Cream Shops
…e chip, or brioche.. There’s even vegan options, such as seasonal sorbet sandwiched between two chocolate chip dried cherry cookies. If you don’t feel like coming up with your own, Coolhaus offers its own killer combinations, all curiously named after architects. We like the Frank Gehry, which pairs snickerdoodle cookies with strawberry ice cream. Genius. Amorino Address: 60 University Place (between 10th and 11th St) Website: www.amori…
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Mother's Day Reservations
…to make a reservation quickly. But where to go? Whether your mom is fond of fondue or dim sum, or a fan of Top Chef Masters, we’ve got a few ideas that will impress her this Mother’s Day… Ai Fiori Address: 400 Fifth Ave., between 36th and 37th Sts Phone: 212-613-8660 Website: www.aifiorinyc.com Ai Fiori is Michael White’s newest, New York venture and an excellent option for Mother’s Day dinner. The menu can be tackled two ways, a…
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All Things Fried For Fall
…ten rather imaginative with what they’ll dunk in the fryer. How about fried pizza, bacon, or macaroni and cheese? While some of them may sound like a bad idea, the adage holds true: anything tastes better fried. ChipShop 383 5th Avenue (at 6th Street) Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.832.7701 129 Atlantic Avenue (at Clinton and Henry Streets) Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.855.7775 www.chipshopnyc.com If you want a fully fried meal, this is the place to…
Read MoreNYC's Best Summer Soups
Summertime’s perfect for chilled soups. Not only are they the perfect respite from the city’s heat, but tomatoes, zucchini, and the like are all ripe and ready to be made into soup. We still love a classic gazpacho, but we’ve also found some unique newcomers on summer menus this year. Pierre Loti West 258 W. 15th St. (212) 645 5684 www.pierrelotiwest.com This cozy Chelsea sister of the Iriving Place wine bar serves a full menu,…
Read MoreRestaurant Recession Deals & Steals
…wines, and lots of other deals, we’ve combed the city to find some of the best recession specials. Halfsteak at Craftsteak 85 Tenth Ave., btwn. W. 15th St. & W. 16th St.(212) 400-6699www.craftrestaurant.com Every weekday the cafe at Tom Colicchio’s steakhouse ingeniously morphs into the terrifically affordable Half Steak. There’s tons of great small plates, half-pints of beer, cocktail specials, and small desserts, all under…
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Thanksgiving To-Go
… We found one-stop shopping at Butterfield, deep-fried turkeys at Jive Turkey and even gluten free pies at Baby Cakes. Check out the best of Thanksgiving to go… Jive Turkey Address: 570 Myrtle Ave., btwn. Classon & Emerson Aves (Brooklyn) Phone: (718) 797-1688 Website: www.thejiveturkey.com If you love deep-fried turkey, but aren’t too keen on actually frying one yourself, or don’t have the right equipment, consider head…
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