Sexy Spring Cocktails
We’ve been known to enjoy a cocktail (or three), and what better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a fresh from the garden libation? The city’s hottest bars and restaurants around the city have swapped out their stiff winter warmers for lighter, brighter concoctions in honor of spring. With fresh ingredients, like mint, muddled strawberries and cucumbers, seasonal libations are high on our radar right now. Especially the ones at…
Read MoreBest of Father's Day Dining in NYC
…, which means taking your dad out for dinner or an edible token of your affection. We’ve rounded up a few creative options… Havana Central 151 W 46th St. (btwn. 7th Ave. & Ave. of the Americas) (212) 398-7440 www.havanacentral.com If your father’s an occasional cigar smoker, Havana Central’s a great place to take him. $39 will get you the special “Celebration Package” at this classic Cuban restaurant. It inclu…
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Passover-Friendly Dining Out
…Chefs like Peter Hoffman at Savoy are throwing an Egyptian-themed seder while newbie Julian Medina, who recently converted to Judaism is throwing his own, Mexican-style seder, at both Yerba Buena locations and Toloache. There are plenty of ways to enjoy Passover in the city without forsaking the holiday or being tempted to eat dinner rolls. Rosa Mexicano Address: Multiple locations Website: www.rosamexicano.com Rosa Mexicano’s take on the holi…
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Where To Celebrate Mardi Gras in NYC
…Bourbon Pecan Pie, and Jalapeno Cornbread… yum! Their Fat Tuesday party is bound to be a blast, with King Cake, a Crawfish Boil, and their famous jukebox loaded exclusively with New Orleans tunes. Exchange Alley Address: 424 East 9th Street Phone: (212)228-8525 Website: www.exchangealleynyc.com Former Soho House chef Paul Gerard may be a Brooklyn boy, but he spent his formative years learning under New Orleans luminaries, like John Besh,…
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New York’s Best Spring Dishes
…at Park Avenue Spring. Then, there’s the more unique offerings, like roof-to-table dining at Bell Book And Candle or Northeast Kingdom’s seriously seasonal dishes replete with a chef that gardens and forages for your dinner. Here’s a few of our favorite spots for spring… Northeast Kingdom Address: 18 Wyckoff Ave. btwn Starr and Troutman Sts. (Brooklyn) Phone: (718) 386-3864 Website: www.north-eastkingdom.com If you real…
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Where to Fiesta On Cinco De Mayo
…ttle history, what we’re really after is the culinary celebration — salt-rimmed margaritas, tortilla chips, and mountains of guacamole. There are plenty of places to celebrate this year and an exciting new crop of Mexican joints to try this Cinco De Mayo. From taquitos to tequila, we’re keying you in to the best in Mexican fare… Toloache Address: 354 Bowery Phone: (212)937-4245 Website: www.toloachenyc.com&nbs…
Read MoreBest of NYC – Valentine's Day Dining
…tter and served with a yucca fondue and mango-cascabel sauce. When you’re through with savories, you can hand feed each other chocolate-covered strawberries. Hell, it sounds so good I’d go by myself. Raw Emotion Ushiwakamaru Address: 136 W. Houston St., btwn. MacDougal & Sullivan Sts.Phone: (212)228-4181 In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated sushi spots in Manhattan. Grab a seat at the long, curved b…
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Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Foodies
…asily and seamlessly into the flesh of just about any citrus, allowing you to spray a steady steam of juice over cut fruit, steamed fish, fresh salads, and more. And the best part is? No pesky pits! www.quirky.com Mama O’s Kimchi Kit: Korean food couldn’t be hotter right now, and one of the absolute staples of the cuisine is the spicy, fermented vegetable mix known as kimchi. But as even the most accomplished Korean cook can undoubtedly tell y…
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New York's Best Brasseries & Bistros
…bistro and brasserie have blurred and we have plenty of both stateside with top notch food. Whether you’re craving the timeless brasserie setting or something as classic as escargots on a Williamsburg rooftop, the city is your oyster. Bon appétit! Juliette Address: 135 N 5th St between Berry St and Bedford Ave, Brooklyn Phone: (718) 388-9222 Website: www.juliettewilliamsburg.com This charming bistro in Williamsburg has excellent French f…
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Where To Dine for Father's Day
…SD26 will be celebrating Father’s Day this year with a special menu. The four-course prix fixe features Italian classics, which includes zeppola di baccala (salt cod fritters) and roasted baby goat. In lieu of the flowers that restaurants frequently hand out on Mother’s Day, the men will all go home with Italian baguettes tucked under their arms. Peter Luger Steak House Address: 178 Broadway at Driggs Ave.; BrooklynPhone: 718-387-7400Website: ww…
Read MoreNew York’s Best Tables for One
…al bar, most people still don’t feel comfortable dining out alone. Some of of the best restaurants in the city are near impossible to get into, but for a party of one, take that seat at the bar and enjoy the people watching . By RG writer – Caitlin Decker Cafe Ino 21 Bedford st (corner of Downing) (212) 989-5769 www.cafeino.com Unlike the the majority of Jason and Jennifer Denton’s buzzing restaurants, this Greenwich Vil…
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New York’s Best Summer Sips
…mel and broken pretzels.) If you’re not in the market for a sundae, try their blueberry soda, which kicks Coke’s butt any day or an egg cream, made with New York’s own Fox’s U-Bet Chocolate syrup. All the syrups are made and mixed with carbonated water on site by a trained Jerk (soda jerk, that is). Three Tarts Address: 164 Ninth Ave., at 20th St. Phone: (212)462-4392 Website: www.3tarts.com All of Three Tarts drinks are made…
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Our Favorite Comfort Foods 2012
…biscuits with sausage gravy are a fine way to start. There’s cheesy scrambled eggs or panko-crusted pork chop, paired with fried eggs and grits or the southern staple of fried chicken and waffles. There’s even fried brussels sprouts capped with apples and spicy Chow Chow. Arancini Bros. Address: 940 Flushing Ave., btwn. Evergreen & Central Aves. (Brooklyn) Phone: (718) 404-6924 Website: www.arancinibros.com Who needs meatbal…
Read MoreNYC's Best Whoopie Pies
… Dawn was looking for a roommate and a baker.) Lucky for us, he opted for the job baking at One Girl Cookies. His unique take on is a pumpkin whoopie pie filled with rich cream cheese filling. Wannahavacookie www.wannahavacookie.com Marisa Angebranndt’s serious about her whoopie pies (pictured above.) I discovered Wannahavacookie at Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea, but you can order her sweets…
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Seasonal Eats: Apples
Did you know there are over 7,500 varieties of apples in the world? Yep. You could eat a different kind of apple every day of the year and not make a dent in the possibilities. Right now, it’s Apple Picking Season, which means a flavorful spectrum of apples. Sure, you can get those shiny Red Delicious apples all year round, but don’t even bother eating those ’til we’re deep into winter and this season’s juicy c…
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Jewish Food Redefined
…th not only the namesake Roumanian skirt steak, but also kreplach (meat dumplings), knishes, potato pancakes and chopped liver. Like guacamole at a Mexican restaurant, the chopped liver is prepared tableside. The perfect end to the evening is a round of egg creams. Barney Greengrass Address: 541 Amsterdam Ave., btwn. 86th & 87th Sts. Phone: (212) 724-4707 Website: www.barneygreengrass.com On weekends, the line often trails out the door a…
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Summer on the Plate
…d chefs and farm-to-table restaurants that take advantage of summer’s bounty everyday. Whether it’s fresh corn stuffed into ravioli or sandwiched in a tricked-out exotic lunch treat, there are all sorts of ways to get your summer produce fix. Peaches: Grilled Peach Banh Mi at Num Pang Num Pang Address: 140 E. 41st St. between Lexington and Third Aves. Phone: 212-867-8889 Website: www.numpangnyc.com Num pang are the Cambodian equivalent o…
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Fall To-Do Dining List
…uces to complement the main ingredient. Our favorite right now is the “Robin Givens Bao,” made with confit chicken, peppercorns, daikon radish, cucumber and a sticky-sweet sesame sauce. At just $3 a bun, it’s one of the biggest bang for your buck in terms of flavor in the city. Creekstone Rib Steak Red Farm Address: 529 Hudson St. at Charles St. Phone: 212-792-9700 Website: www.redfarmnyc.com We usually stick to ordering a s…
Read MoreCommerce
…940s, step into Commerce. It’s the newest incarnation of this landmark building. Co-owners Tony Zazula and chef Harold Moore, who met while working at Montrachet, have elegantly appointed the space with bronze sconces, an Art Deco Brunswick bar and restored wooden booths from the original Blue Mill Tavern. The menus are presented in chintzy plastic slips, but this is not standard tavern fare. Trained under Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges Von…
Read MoreBest of New York — Asian Sweets
…s one reason to head to Flushing Mall, it’s the food court. Located at the far left among a sea of amazing Chinese and Taiwanese offerings lies a Japanese gem. To the eye, you would never know the tayaki (pictured right) doubles as the perfect comfort dessert. Shaped like a fish, this warm manju pastry has a similar texture to a thick pancake. The inside comes stuffed with thick custard cream, smooth taro, or dense red bea…
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