The Perfect Holiday Gifts for Foodies
…#8217;re mildly obsessed with their Bacon Chocolate Gift Box ($69), which comes with Chocolate Bacon Bars, Bacon Caramel Toffee and Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix. There’s too many great gifts here to rattle off, so go see for yourself. How sweet (and savory) it is! www.vosges.com Eleni’s Why spend the holidays churning out cookies like the Keebler Elf when it’s so much easier to head to Chelsea Market or go online and order…
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Best New Vendors Smorgasburg 2013
…o elevate the drunk-food staple to new levels. No canned jalapenos or electric orange cheese whiz here — owners Christopher Davin and Jill Meerpohl (chefs at Egg and Saltie respectively), make their chips with tortillas from Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos in Bushwick, source Papalo and Chiles from Mexican groceries, and experiment with interesting toppings like Guanciale and Head Cheese. Enough said. Jack’s Chedbred Website: www.jackc…
Read MoreBest of Mother's Day Dining
…nclude “uova in purgatorio” – baked eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with pancetta, shallots, rosemary, and parmesan cheese, and the crespelle di castagna – chestnut flour crepes filled with fresh ricotta and honey. The Oak Room The Plaza Hotel 10 Central Park South (@ Fifth Ave.) (212) 758-7777 www.oakroomny.com There’s a new chef in the kitchen at the Oak Room and Mother’s Day might be the perfect day to give his new menu a try…
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Get Outta Town: Foodie Day Trips
…o dishes like kataifi-crusted halibut and saffron infused goat cheese spaetzle. Desserts (apricot sticky toffee, chilled watermelon with feta cheese dumplings) follow suit with a sprinkling of exotic flavors. The hardest decision here should be whether to drink wine from the neighborhood or indulge in a French varietal. Millbrook Winery Address: 26 Wing Rd., Millbrook, NY, 12545 Phone: 856-677-8383 Website: www.millbrookwine.com Harney & Son…
Read MoreNYC's Best Spring Desserts
After a never-ending winter, finally there are signs of spring. We’re ready to come out of hibernation and take a break from heavy desserts, the likes of bread pudding and creamy custards. Pastry chefs are embracing light citrusy desserts like lemon and lime as well as rhubarb and tropical fruits. Baked 359 Van Brunt St. (btwn. Dikeman & Sullivan Sts.)(718) 222-0345 www.bakednyc.com Anyone would fall for this…
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New York's Finest Hot Chocolates
…are taking things to a whole new level this year with everything from hot giandiuja chocolate at Otto to salted caramel hot chocolate at Scratchbread or even rum-spiked cocoa at L.A. Burdick. From your standard classic cocoa to the more exotic renditions involving spices, liqueur, and homemade marshmallows or fluff, there are some notable hot spots to check out this year to warm up. Grom 233 Bleecker St., at Carmine St. (212)206-1738 www.grom.i…
Read MoreNew York’s Top Classic Desserts
…other treats. But the sleeper here is the splendidly moist bread pudding ($4.) Made with the bakery’s own cherry focaccia, this cake can be eaten like a fruit-filled muffin, but far creamier and denser with an unbeatable cinnamon essence. Fat Witch Bakery Chelsea Market 75 9th Ave. @ 15th St. New York, NY 10011 1-888-41 WITCH www.fatwitch.com You’d be hard pressed to find a denser brownie in the city. These insanely decadent squa…
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Best of Bone Marrow & The City
…e it may look like your typical marrow and toast pairing, the miso glaze lends something sweet and nutty to this classic. And try the Parole whiskey – Saxon + Parole’s own brand of American rye. DBGB – Bone Marrow With Katz’s Pastrami on Rye Address: 299 Bowery btwn. Houston & First Sts. Phone: (212)933-5300 Website: www.danielnyc.com Chef Daniel Boulud made his foray into downtown dining when he opened DBGB on Bowe…
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New York’s Best Summer Desserts
… (They had me at “oreo soil.”) Right now, they’re offering a selection of Tapas-Style Desserts that call upon the produce and the colors of the season. From the Soft Cheesecake with blueberry compote to the “Yuzu Eskimo” with blackberries, raspberry foam, chocolate pearls and oreo soil, summer is well represented. But our favorite is the White Miso Semifreddo — a dense, buttery cake with a thick layer of white mi…
Read MoreInauguration Day in NYC
…, but Hill Country’s all about Obama’s inauguration. So much so they’re serving a Give Bush the Boot cocktail, made with Lonestar beer and a shot of bourbon or tequila. Pair it with the Presidential Platter ($25), which includes brisket, pork and beef ribs, chicken and traditional southern sides. You can even watch the inauguration action right at your table. Bussaco 833 Union St . (btwn. 6th & 7th Aves.) (718) 857-8828 www.b…
Read MoreBest of Easter Dining
…gar-coated Peeps, hand-decorated eggs, and chocolate bunnies. But the best part about Easter Sunday is the main course. We scoured the city for the conventional and the out-of-the-ordinary to find out what some of New York’s best chefs and restaurants were planning for brunch, lunch and dinner on Sunday, April 12th. Inside Park at St. Bart’s 109 E. 50th Street, at Park Ave. (212) 593-3333 www.insideparknyc.com I can’t thi…
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Where to Eat, Drink & Watch the Oscars in NYC
… Chef David Burke will be laying on a feast with highlights, like Kobe Franks In A Blanket with honey mustard, crispy Eastern oysters with Brussels & bacon slaw, Mini Grilled Cheese on brioche, Deviled Dggs & Bacon, Prime Short Rib Empanadas. (No chance of fitting into an Oscar dress after this meal, but you probably were invited anyway.) The James Hotel 15 Thompson St. (212-)465-2000 www.jameshotels.com Osteria Morini – If you’re…
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Our Favorite Fall Cocktails
…ush, has returned to Gramercy Tavern. From infused bourbons to spiced, here’s a sneak peek at a few of the cocktails and spirits we plan on warming up with this fall. Rye Address: 247 S. 1st St., btwn. Roebling & Havemeyer Sts. (Brooklyn) Phone: (718) 218-8047 Website: www.ryerestaurant.com Not many bars take time to age their own spirits, but Rye isn’t just any bar. This understated, underrated Brooklyn spot is worth crossing…
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Brunch And The City
…taurant offers are a number of Latin-inspired egg concoctions to choose from, including eggs with chorizo. (Mesa Coyoacan uses organic, cage-free eggs.) For Mexican soul food, try the molettes, which is a little like Mexican bruschetta, Molettes are composed of grilled bread with a black bean spread, topped with chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, and pico de gallo. Pulino’s Address: 282 Bowery at Houston Phone: (212) 226-1966 Website: www.puli…
Read MoreBest Summer Ceviches
…he. There are few better ways to capture the freshness of just-caught seafood than soaking it in a little citrus and spices. Whether you like your ceviche brightened with just lime juice or more creative preparations, we’ve found this summer’s best ceviches. Toloache 251 W. 50th St., btwn. Broadway & Eighth Ave. (212) 581-1818 www.toloachenyc.com If you can’t get a seat at the five person ceviche…
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Easter Sweets
…nshine as well as black sesame eggs and green tea bunnies at Kyotofu. There’s a killer Easter basket with candy peas, carrots and a laughing bunny at Dean & Deluca and lots more. Here’s a few of our favorite finds for Easter. Bisous Ciao 101 Stanton St, btwn Orchard & Ludlow Sts. 212.260.3463 www.bisousciao.com The owner of this shop took her love of French macarons and global flavors she discovered traveling and created h…
Read MoreShorty’s.32
…; Sullivan Sts. Phone: (212) 375-8275 Dinner: Sun., Tue. & Wed., 6 p.m.-12 a.m., Thu.-Sat., 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Closed Mon. Cuisine: New American Vibe: Quaint neighborhood spot Occasion: Casual date, neighborhood go-to dinner Don’t Miss Dish: Codfish with Gruyere broth, roast chicken Drink Specialty: Stargarita Price: Appetizers, $7-$14; entrees, $18-$25; desserts, $5-$7 Reservations: Not accepted Soho’s best-kept secret harbors a ta…
Read MoreBest of Unique Summer Treats
Summer’s in full swing. There’s a Mister Softee truck on almost every corner, Italian ice carts in front of almost every pizza parlor, and berries at every market. There’s no need to fall into the same vanilla cone or lemon ice habit because there’s too many refreshing, new drinks and desserts this year. Counter 105 First Ave., btwn. E. Sixth St. & E. Seventh St. (212) 982-5870 www.counternyc.c…
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Valentine’s Day Dining
…ig sorts. Instead of giving into a “sucker’s night out” meal, we found a few great options we could actually get excited about. Valentine’s Day could be an excuse to sample sexy Austrian food at Edi & The Wolf or take a couple’s cooking class at DeGustibus. Here’s a few of our favorite options… Millesime 92 Madison Ave btwn 28th & 29th St 212.889.7100 www.millesimerestaurant.com Millesime has a…
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The Ultimate in Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
…www.mrchocolate.com They don’t call Jacques Torres “Mr. Chocolate” for nothing. This master chocolatier peddles his premium confections all over the city, like handcrafted Truffles, Hot Chocolate, cocoa-enrobed Cornflakes, and Ancho Chile-Infused Candy Bars. If you want to sneak a peek at the master at work, however, it’s best to visit his flagship store and workshop under the shadow of the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, w…
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