Cereal Rush
…playing around at the pastry station. Right now, heâs buying a lot of boxes of Rice Krispies for his Chocolate Tasting Plate. He sculpts them into a crisp tuile, the perfect foil for a smooth, malted chocolate bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream.  Eleven Madison Park 11 Madison Ave.212-889-0905 www.elevenmadisonpark.com Lobster and granola are an unlikely marriage to say the least. But Daniel Humm̵…
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Trendspotting: “New” Mexican Cuisine in NYC
…iladas and plenty more. Â Salvation Taco, tucked inside the Ace Hotel, is trendy, too, but itâs a much more casual affair with one-of-a-kind tacos, like Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Crema, Moroccan Lamb on Naan for $5, and a variety of inspired snacks, including Ceviche Verde con Chicharones, coming in at under $10. Chef Roberto Santibanez may have helped create the menu at Salvation Taco, but itâs hardly his only contribution to further…
Read MoreFirst Signs of Spring Menus
…he city. Delicate ceviches, arugula salads, rhubarb desserts, meyer lemon, mandarin, and other species of citrus are cropping up at some of the finest restaurants. Which makes feel a little closer to T-shirt weather, even if itâs just indoors. Rouge Tomate Address: 10 East 60th St, btwn. 5th & Madison Aves. Phone: (646)   237-8977 www.rougetomatenyc.com The thought of âhealthy foodâ mak…
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New York’s Hottest, Food-Fueled Oscar Parties
…creen TVâs for their Oscars viewing party. Â To flesh out the theme of âOld Hollywood in New York,â theyâll offer celebratory bar snacks, Hollywood Punch, $75 magnums of Cava, three varieties of Manhattans, oysters, a raw bar, and craveable shellfish dishes from renowned chef, April Bloomfield. www.thejohndory.com Rosemaryâs: Celebrate the Oscars with beer & bubbles at the beautiful, West Village boite, Rosemaryâs. Â Patrons will be able to wat…
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New York's Best Seafood Sandwiches
…runt Street location. Served in buns straight from a Maine bakery, the fresh-picked lobster meat is dressed with celery, spices and as much (or as little) mayo as you like. The Lobster Pound also serves a Connecticut-style sandwich with just lobster slathered in melted butter, which we happen to like even better. Wichcraft â Not Your Average Tuna Sandwich Various locations www.wichcraftnyc.com Itâs hard to eat a good lunch when you have t…
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Q & A with Contra’s Jeremiah Stone and Fabian Von Hauske
…and Herbs.â  But while seemingly simple, Contra is anything but simple.  (Hard to believe Jeremiah Stoneâs career was kickstarted at Houstonâs.) The two young chefs already boast a serious pedigree, so you can expect subtle and sophisticated twists and flavors.  Jeremiah Stone, who is in charge of the savory side of the menu, worked at Williamsburgâs Isa under Ignacio Mattos, while pastry chef Fabian Von Hauske is an alum of the…
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Q & A with Louise Vongerichten of Chefs Club
Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the undisputed kings of the culinary world â so what was it like growing up a veritable princess?  âIt was very interesting and rewarding,â remarks daughter Louise Vongerichten, who also just happens to be the Brand and Business Development Director for Food & Wineâs Chefs Club, in both Aspen and New York.  âWe would have a lot of conversations about the restaurant business, which allowed me to understand…
Read MoreNot Your Average Delivery
…her dairy products in both Brooklyn and Manhattan daily. They even pick up the recyclable glass bottles free of charge. Insomnia Cookies 1(877)-63-COOKIE www.insomniacookies.com How great would it be to have milk and just-baked cookies delivered to your door?  The masterminds behind Insomnia Cookies are college undergrads, of course. They know whatâs it like firsthand to get a midnight craving during finals. So, they come up…
Read MoreQ & A with Joel Dennis
… Joel Dennis isnât from France. âIâm just a kid from upstate New York,â says Dennis, who grew up in his motherâs kitchen. He started at the very bottom, working as a dishwasher at a Vermont ski resort, where he learned humility and dedication were instrumental in the kitchen. Dennis went from the CIA straight into Alain Ducasseâs kitchens in both Paris and New York. But whe…
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Q & A with August’s Chef Josh Eden
âI like to think Iâm one of the better kept secrets in New York,â asserts chef Josh Eden, whoâs headed up the kitchen at romantic West Village favorite, August, since 2011, and recently helped facilitate its move to a larger space on the Upper East Side. Â âI havenât gone out there to seek recognition from the press. Â I enjoy getting it from customers instead.â And to be sure, the inarguably talented, nose to the grindstone Eden â whom many would…
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Fall Food Happenings
…all is all about being seen in the city. Franceâs Le Fooding is back for a second year with its decidedly casual dining events and annual Vendy Awards, a tasting and award ceremony celebrating everyoneâs favorite street carts.  For one night, chefs are transforming Roosevelt Island into Pig Island for a pig-apalooza of sorts and thatâs just for starters. September 10: Pig Island II www.pigisland.com Itâs a good thing th…
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New York’s Best Thai Desserts
…It looks almost like a piece of eel sushi: A layer of tan custard is sprinkled with sesame seeds and draped over coconut sticky rice. The flan-like yamâs intense sweetness is offset by the rice underneath, making a perfect bite. Itâs a dessert that lingers in our memories and inspires cravings. Rhong-Tiam Express 31 E 21st Street (between Park Avenue South and Broadway) (212)420-7500 Website: www.rhong-tiam.com The extensive dessert selection…
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Trend Watch: Gourmet Ice
…new show called âIce Brigadeâ in the next few months, which will follow a group of âice artistsâ who create icy displays for everything from weddings to serious bars. Be it at a restaurant, in the home, or broadcast on television, ice is skating into the foreground of the culinary (ice) rink. Forty Four at the Royalton Address: 44 W. 44th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves Phone: (212)944-8844 Website: www.royaltonhotel.com Weather Up…
Read MoreBest of New York City Ice Creams
…popular flavors, but we pledge by the macadamia crunch: a rich mass of salty nuts, caramel, and custard-like ice cream. Sorbets, especially mango and coconut defy iciness with their equally luscious texture and flavor. Max & Minaâs 7126 Main St. Flushing, NY (718) 793-8629 www.theicecreamlife.com This destination ice cream haven goes well beyond the everyday conception of ice cream. On a colorful board lie the flavors of the day, with de…
Read MoreGrown Up Halloween Treats
…bble, makes a version (pictured right) I wouldnât mind wearing out at night or to the office. Funky and fun, you can choose to have yours made from dozens of flavors and colors like orange and cinnamon and even a cough drop flavor. How can the boss object when youâre really just wearing medicine on your hand? PB&J Candy Bars Liddabit Sweets Various locations. www.liddabitsweets.com I love Snickers and Milky Way bars, the typical candy bars…
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Blackberry Bliss
…-0146 www.beautyandessex.com Locanda Verde 379 Greenwich St. Between Franklin and N. Moore St (212)-925-3797 www.locandaverdenyc.com Peopleâs Pops 75 9th Ave (347)-850-2388 www.peoplespops.com Kelvin Natural Slush Location Varies (646)-200-5083 www.kelvinslush.com The Stanton Social 99 Stanton St. Between Orchard and Ludlow St (212)-995-0099 www.thestantonsocial.com Cafeteria 119th 7th Ave at 19th St. (212)-414-1717 www.cafeteri…
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Destination Williamsburg: New Fall Dining
…and an open kitchen to watch the chefs in the act. The menu features American small plates with a five to eight course tasting menu avaiable at the chefâs counter.  But the real draw might be the whole roasted suckling pig with smashed potatoes or the prime rib for sharing. Betto Address: 138 North 8th St. between Bedford and Berry Street Phone: (718) 384-1904 Website: www.bettonyc.com Jason Dentonâs been busy building a Manhatta…
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Where to Carb Load Before the New York Marathon this Sunday
…e seasonally changing Porridge, currently topped with mushrooms, scallions and whey, the outsized Roman Gnocchi, crowned with swiss chard, cream and a crumbly, cured egg, or the nutty strands of Rye Spaccatelli, mounded with caramelized onion and braised beef. 436 Jefferson St., (718) 381-8201, www.farobk.com Ippudo: When it comes to Japanese soup noodles, itâs hard to compete with Ippudo, New Yorkâs undisputed ramen OG.  Check out the vegetarian…
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Seasonal Eats: Blueberries
…pie,â but blueberries happen to be one of the few fruits native to the United States. Â That local longevity has undoubtedly hoped catapult them in terms of favorability (they rank second only to strawberries when it comes to overall berry consumption), and their superfood classification certainly doesnât hurt either â in fact, they have one of the highest antioxidant capacities amongst all produce, spices and seasonings. At their peak from May t…
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Bowery Meat Company – Reviewed
Egg & Egg Itâs hard not to love Josh Capon.  Heâs one of those effusive, larger than life chefs who wears his passion for cooking on his sleeve.  In the case of the Bowery Meat Company, itâs his unconditional love of meat that drives the menu.  Though Caponâs no stranger to meat: He won the popular Burger Bash many times, and opened a bustling joint called Burger & Barrel just a few years ago. But Bowery Meat Com…
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