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Air’s Champagne Parlor is All About the Bubbly
Beer, wine and even cider bars abound in NYC, but Air’s Champagne Parlor is one of the few area drinkeries devoted to bubbly. To be fair, the Riddling Widow briefly preceded it, but owner Ariel Arce was actually beverage director during its tenure, as well as Birds & Bubbles before that, and Chicago’s Pops for Champagne (not to mention Grant Achatz’s exclusive, original The Office) before that. Meaning her reputation as queen of Cuvèe absolutely proceeds her.
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Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2017
If you’re already mourning the loss of summer, Oktoberfest is a reliable way to get you over the hump. Essentially spanning the duration of fall (kicking off on September 16th this year & extending all the way to October 31st, allowing revelers to seamlessly transition to Halloween), the 16 to 18-day festival is a giddy saturnalia of German culture…
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Spotlight on the Finalists for the 2017 Vendy Awards
As a fun challenge to the James Beard Awards, the Vendy ceremony — now in its 13th year — is dedicated to honoring the very best in street food. So here’s who’s in the running during the September 16th event at Governors Island; from an artisanal twinkie baker to an upstart french toast sandwich maker, to a Chinese meat skewer purveyor, whose been tapped for the Vendy Cup…
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The Best Christmas Eve & Day Dining in NYC – 2015
If “going home for the holidays” involves staying in (or traveling to) New York, consider yourself fortunate — especially since it means that you don’t actually have to cook on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. That’s because a slew of the city’s best restaurants are throwing elaborate, multi-course feasts or holding extra-celebratory dinners on either one or both nights — from Piora to Rebelle to Chefs Club…
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New York’s Finest Feast of the Seven Fishes Celebrations
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not just talking about Christmas — we mean Christmas Eve! Because that’s when Italian’s celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a multi-course, seafood-centric extravaganza. But why should Italians have all the fun? You can get in on the under-the-sea action at the following restaurants — from Seamore’s to The John Dory Oyster Bar to The Clam and more…
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Gourmet Gossip: December 2015
In this great dining city of ours, barely a day passes without news of an exciting new restaurant opening, a devastating closing, a shocking chef shuffle, or a groundbreaking, must-try dish. That’s why we’re keeping you apprised of the industry’s most noteworthy bits and bites — from Chevalier’s casual makeover to a ramen rollout, new East Village Japanese & more…
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Gabriel Kreuther – Review
If you’re not a fan of fuss, you won’t have the patience for Gabriel Kreuther. But if you can still appreciate the glories of fine dining — the merits of many courses, tableside theatrics and luxe ingredients — Kreuther’s namesake eatery in the heart of midtown is an absolute must this fall…
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New York’s 8 Greatest Latkes for Every Night of Hanukkah
You’ve got to love Hanukkah — the Jewish holiday that obligates its observers to eat oil-blessed foods for eight straight nights (because a one day supply of oil miraculously burned for eight nights!). And as much as we dig jelly donuts, Hanukkah’s signature dish is Latkes…
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Seasonal Eats: Brussels Sprouts
It’s hard to believe how relentlessly hip brussels sprouts have become. So we’ve rounded up NYC’s Most Delicious Brussels-Centric Dishes: From Motorino’s brussels-scattered pizza to Dirt Candy’s brussels-stuffed tacos & tons more…
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It’s Easy Eating Gluten Free at Oovina
Many of us have resolved to temper our carb dependence lately, which largely translates to a staunch avoidance of gluten. Easy enough to do, nowadays, considering how many diet-savvy restaurants have quickly fallen into line. But for diners whose issues are more than waistline-related, eating out remains a tricky proposition, which is why we’re so excited about Oovina…
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Perfect Potato: New York’s Best Spud-Centric Dishes
Still dreaming of gravy-drowned mashed & marshmallow-dotted sweet potatoes? Thanksgiving may be over, but spud season sure isn’t. Not only is Hanukkah right around the corner, but the cold weather tubers are currently playing a starring role in the restaurant world, showcased in all manner of craveable and imaginative dishes, at spots like Sadelle’s, Huertas, Mekelburg’s and more!
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Transform Your Thanksgiving Leftovers with These Sweet and Savory Recipes
Thanksgiving leftovers tend to lose their allure shortly after the holiday ends. So how do you repurpose various dishes into something you’d actually want to eat, without dedicating another day’s worth to slaving away in the kitchen…
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Inside the Arepa Factory: An Ode to Venezuelan Corn Cakes
It’s easy to look at the one-month-old Arepa Factory as a direct challenge to Caracas, now that they’re positioned mere blocks away from each other in the food-blessed East Village. But if multiple spots can peddle pizza in the very same place, why should it be any different for arepas?
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Edible Events: December 2015
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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New York’s Tastiest Turkey Sandwiches
Turkey doesn’t tend to get a whole lot of love beyond the Thanksgiving table except when it comes to sandwiches — and even those can be snooze-worthy affairs. Which is why we rounded up a few, awesome between-the-bread creations, that actually shine an ultra-flattering spotlight on the oft-maligned bird — from the Asian-inspired Pulled Turkey at Num Pang, to Parm’s Spicy Roast Turkey & Mozzarella to No. 7 Sub’s Turkey & Frito Combo…
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Q & A with High Street on Hudson’s Baker, Alex Bois
Philly has frequently been heralded as one of America’s hot, upcoming dining hubs. And a great deal of the credit goes to Alex Bois, the James Beard award nominated baker behind High Street on Market.
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Gourmet Gossip New York: November 2015
In this great dining city of ours, barely a day passes without news of an exciting new restaurant opening, a devastating closing, a shocking chef shuffle, or a groundbreaking, must-try dish. That’s why we’re keeping you apprised of the industry’s most noteworthy bits and bites, from the shocking shuttering of all of Harold Dieterle’s eateries, to a massive shakeup in the food media world…
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Court Street Grocers is Raising Manhattan’s Sandwich Game
We’re so far removed from the days when grabbing a to-go sandwich in New York meant ham and cheese from the local deli. In fact, the past six months alone have ushered in a slew of cutting edge sammy shops, including Fuku and now, Court Street Grocers Manhattan foray…
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Our Favorite Pumpkin Dishes this Fall
When you think about that utterly autumnal ingredient, pumpkin, does your mind immediately go to pie? Consider expanding your horizons this season, by taking a cue from the inventive, gourd-based dishes at the following restaurants, from the Pumpkin Gnocchi at Spiga to the Bruleed Pumpkin Cheesecake at Untitled…
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L’Amico – Review
What’s a Frenchman doing cooking Italian food in Chelsea? That’s what I wondered the first time I ventured to Laurent Tourondel’s newly minted and already mobbed eatery, L’Amico. Yes, Tourondel has proved himself a talent where American cooking is concerned, particularly in the steakhouse genre, adding a distinctly French touch to American classics at…
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Q & A with Untitled’s Michael Anthony
Danny Meyer’s hospitality group tends to inspire an unprecedented amount of loyalty, which is especially evident in the case of Michael Anthony, who’s been the executive chef and driving, culinary force behind Gramercy Tavern for nearly a decade…
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