Our Favorite “In-Between-Season” Eats
…uences span the Mediterranean this time around. Â Which means youâll find Lamb Sausage and Mint-topped Pizzas and Charred Beef with Broccoli Rabe Farro alongside whatâs quickly becoming one of his signature dishes; a traditional Spanish Paella interspersed with musky Kale and Wild Mushrooms, and topped with newly seasonal Crispy Artichokes and a runny farm Egg. Read More Narcissa 21 Cooper Sq East Village,New York 10003 (212) 228-3344 Chef John…
Read MoreNew Year's Resolution Dishes
We love holiday food, but weâre not too crazy about the consequences. Oops. But we can make up for our December food indiscretions with smarter choices in the New Year. We usually have to lock ourselves at home for a few weeks to eat ho-hum healthy dishes. (There goes our social life.) Not this year. Chefs at some of the cityâs new restaurants are serving some deliciously healthy dishes that donât sacrifice flavor. If youâre i…
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Gourmet Gossip – October 2013
…only, the minted yogurt-topped patty is stuffed into a housemade whole wheat pita and served with a small grated carrot salad (fries will cost you extra).  At $20, it clocks in as one of the most expensive renditions in the city⌠although if anyone could elevate the Veggie Burger, so often a mushy, tasteless mess, itâs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his protegĂŠ, Dan Kluger. Undercover Mission: Mission Chineseâs Danny Bowien has remained myst…
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Gourmet Gossip: November 2013
…ums. Â The newly minted Barclayâs Center in Brooklyn has become a veritable food hub with stands from Fatty âCue, Calexico, and L&B Spumoni Gardens. So it only makes sense that our seminal stadium, Madison Square Garden, is getting one of the most destination-worthy spots of all. Â Soon, youâll be able to cheer on the Knicks (or root against them) while nibbling on tacos from none other than Jean-Georges Vongerichten at a mini outpost of his Fl…
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Guide to Restaurant Week Summer 2014
…t Side,New York 10023 (212) 299-3900 Already one of the best prix fixe deals in the city, the comparatively more casual adjunct to Jean Georgesâ eponymous eatery will be participating for both lunch and dinner during Restaurant Week. Â For an insanely low price, youâll be able to sample Chilled Cucumber-Yogurt Soup with Fresh Berries and Basil and SautĂŠed Flounder with Fresh Corn Pudding and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, followed by Vongerichtenâs fa…
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The Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest 2013
…reet Brooklyn,New York 11211 (718) 963-3973 Stretching over 4,500 square feet in the heart of Williamsburg, this convivial bar and indoor garden will inevitably be packed during Oktoberfest and for good reason. Â Starting a touch early (celebrations began on the 17th) and extending until October 5th, Radegest has padded their calendar with fun events throughout the week. Â Stop in on Tuesdays for tastings of Hofstetten Original Hochzeitsbier von 18…
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The Best NYC Restaurants of 2016
…Tout le Lapin; featuring mustard-slathered, slow-roasted hind legs, liver-stuffed saddle medallions, and a broth culled from the front legs, chest and belly. Read More Loring Place 21 West 8th St West Village,New York 10011 (212) 388-1831 Dan Kluger is largely responsible for the success of a number of Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants over the past years, having served as executive chef at both ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina (not to mention a…
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Gourmet Gossip: June 2015
…Sof; featuring tunafish paired with black olive spread, marinated artichokes, tomatoes and a hard boiled egg, on Chinese sesame bread from Prosperity Dumpling.  Weâd expect no less from the master of molecular gastronomy, as well as his equally talented dad, who actually helped Wylie launch his career back in 1999, at 71 Clinton Fresh Food.  We except nothing less than killer sandwiches. ABC-Ya: After many years as Jean-Georges Vongerichtenâs rel…
Read More2008 South Beach Wine & Food Festival
…with an array of steaks and homemade pastas, including a superb rib steaks and penne Bolognese. The festivities continued late into the evening at Gianni Versaceâs mansion as guests mingled poolside. Other highlights included a Jean-Georges Vongerichten tribute dinner and a tribute brunch recognizing chef Jamie Oliverâs charitable work toward improving food standards in school systems across the globe. Until we eat again, Restaurant…
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NYC’s Newest Michelin Star Winners for 2017
…n.  Claus Meyer (co-founder of Noma) garnered a star for his fanciest project â out of many â this year; a Grand Central-situated, seasonally-inspired restaurant serving âLand & Seaâ (think Arctic Char with pumpkin) and âField & Forestâ (Salt and Ash-Baked Beet Root) menus. Contra: Their second venture, Wildair, may have nabbed a James Beard nomination, but itâs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauskeâs inaugural eatery, that wowed Michelin…
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Baked Butternut Squash Arancini
…atâs not to love about the addictive Italian bar snack, Arancini? Â Literally translated to âlittle oranges,â the crispy, golden rice balls boast a melting exterior of creamy Arborio or leftover Risotto, often studded with savory ingredients, like Prosciutto, Peas or Cheese. Â But youâd hardly call Arancini health food, and who really wants to make them at home? Â Deep-frying tends to smoke up our tiny apartment kitchen in seconds flat, and splatter…
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Address: 406 E. 64th Street, at 1st Ave. Phone: 212.750.0434 Cuisine: American Nouveau Scene: Upper Eastsiders Hours: Dinner, Mon-Sun, 5:30pm-11pm; Lunch, Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm; Brunch, Sun 11am-3pm. First Bite Impressions: Simply inconsistent Donât Miss Dish: Salt Cod and Gnocchi Ragout Donât Bother Dish: Â Bay Shrimp and Chorizo Risotto, Proscuitto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Price: Appetizers, $11; Entrees, $25. Restaurant Girl Rates: 6 f…
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Spotlight on NYC’s James Beard Award Nominees, 2017
While the Oscars can sometimes seem self-indulgent (do millionaire actors really need accolades for playing dress-up?), its restaurant industry-equivalent, the James Beard Awards, are easier to endorse â being an opportunity to show appreciation for overworked, underpaid, nose-to-the-grindstone chefs.  So hereâs a peek at whoâs up for this yearâs honors from NYC⌠Best Chef, New York City: We suppose JBâs reasoning behind yet another Marco…
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Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Sauteed Apples
We love drinking cider in the fall, but that doesnât mean that itâs the only way to enjoy it. Â The intensely fruity beverage is also ideal for cooking with, whether added to doughnut or muffin batter, used as a syrup for pancakes or a glaze for butternut squash, or even as a marinade and braising liquid for ham, lamb, chicken, beef or succulent roasted pork! Cider-Brined Pork Roast (Serves 10) Ingredients: 5 cups of apple cider 1/3 cup…
Read MoreDirty Little Secrets – The Critics' Kryptonite
…t gravitate toward pb is at dinner. Iâve tried to pass my affection for this simple food on to my kids. I canât understand it, but they just arenât interested. Oh. As for a brand, I grew up with Skippy and never tried another kind.â Gael Greene (Crainâs Insatiable Critic): âI have not bought peanut butter in decades. I donât feel safe with it in my kitchen. Once in a while, I taste it in a restaurant i…
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Gourmet Gossip NY: December 2013
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. So whatâs the gourmet gossip this week? Â Well, New Yorkâs two most food-obsessed boroughs appear to have staged a serious switcheroo, with Brooklyn favorites, like Dough and Red Hook Lobster Pound making moves towards Manhattan, and big name Manhattan chefs…
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The Chefs Dinner 2012
If you havenât been to the The Chefs Dinner in the Hamptons, 2012 is the year to go. Â On Saturday, July 28, culinary celebrities, the likes of Eric Ripert, Josh Capon, Justin Smilie, Amanda Freitag, will be cooking up a storm at the 8th Annual Chefs Dinner with special guest, Ina Garten, to benefit Hayground Schoolâs Jeffâs Kitchen and the Jeff Salaway Scholarship fund. Â You can purchase tickets for just the cocktail party (whi…
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Acme
Nordic cooking is having its moment in New York right now and perhaps the most exciting spot to sample it right now is Acme, where Nomaâs co-founder Mads Refslund fortuitously turned up in the kitchen this winter. Talk about a makeover: This Nolita eatery has been transformed from a no-frills Cajun joint to a chic restaurant serving Nordic cuisine, like elegant, yet earthy, hay-roasted sunchokes and house-cured salmon with cabbage and buttermilk…
Read MoreExclusive Look — Inside The Breslin
…large living room, furnished with book shelves, desk lamps, a wall-sized American flag, and a sea of red velvet couches.  The Breslin is partners Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfieldâs biggest undertaking yet. The team will not only oversee the restaurant menu, but also the lounge menu, room service, and bar snacks. The mini bars are already stocked with April Bloomfieldâs pork scratchingâs, spiced alm…
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Edible Events: October 2014
There are all manner of fun, food events taking place in New York on a daily basis â from lavish, charity-driven galas to crowded, walk-around tastings and an endless array of pop-ups. Â But unless you have the time and money to party seven days a week, youâll have to be somewhat discerning about what goes onto your calendar. Â So here are just a few worthy food celebrations we recommend getting tickets (or making reservations) for now! PUNCH + An…
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