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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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Get a Jumpstart on Summer with Jersey Shore’s Restaurant Month
Spring’s just around the corner, but how about getting a jumpstart on summer with a trip to the Jersey Shore? Instead of waiting for bawdy crowds to descend for soft shell crabs & candy apples on the boardwalk, check out what the dynamic, waterfront town has to offer in the off-season during their Local Restaurant Month, taking place now through March 31st…
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Spring 2016 NYC Restaurant Preview
With splashy openings like La Sirena & Pasquale Jones, New York’s winter restaurant season was a lot more fruitful than most. But there are even more debuts to look forward to this spring, such as a New Nordic eatery in Grand Central Station, from Noma co-founder, Claus Meyer, an out-of-Philly establishment from celeb chef, Jose Garces…
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Inside Cosme’s Brand New Lunch Service
Since opening in the fall of 2014, Cosme has remained one of NYC’s hottest reservations. And now that chef Daniela Soto-Innes has received a James Beard Award “Rising Star” nomination, it’s all but assured that buzz won’t be slowing down anytime soon. So if you’re craving instant access to Uni Tostadas, and Husk Meringues, your best bet might be to take a long break from the office and settle in for a truly spectacular lunch…
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Restaurant Spotting: Russ & Daughters Uptown
For a century-old establishment, Russ & Daughters has remained adept at keeping its name in the news. Not content with merely slinging bagels and lox from their original Lower East Side storefront, fourth generation owners, Josh Russ Tepper & Niki Russ Federman, are heading to the Upper East Side…
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Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
As they say, everyone’s Irish on March 17th, so you’ll want to start plotting out your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations now. And we’ve got your guide to holiday-friendly destinations — from rare whiskies and Bangers & Mash at the James Beard award-winning Dead Rabbit Grocery to naturally green delicacies at the plant-based by CHLOE…
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NYC Easter Dining Guide 2016
With spring seemingly having already sprung, we’re ready to doff our overcoats and don our bunny ears for Easter! But unless you really feel like spending the holiday roasting off a whole lamb, you’ll want to secure a brunch or dinner reservation now, at celebratory spots like Freemans, The Breslin, or Aquavit, offering an extensive Swedish Smorgasbord…
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Raw Food Guru Opens OO+Co, a Vegan Pizzeria in the East Village
For as trendy as fast casual food is, virtuous vegetarian fare is just as in vogue, and in many cases, you’ll actually find them deliciously intertwined, like at Superiority Burger & Avant Garden. Such is the case with the recently opened OO+Co, a plant-based pizza concept from celebrity raw food chef, Matthew Kenney…
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Seasonal Eats: Broccoli, Cauliflower and Romanesco
Just like brussels sprouts, gassy brassicas such as cauliflower and broccoli have had quite the hill to climb, in order to be considered legitimately edible, let alone cool. But they’ve finally emerged victorious, trending so heavily at restaurants that they’re lovingly showcased in their purest forms. Honestly, how many whole roasted heads of cauliflower have you seen at eateries in the past few years? Because we’ve come across lots…
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The Best Late-Night Bites in NYC
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it’s rarely as enjoyable as the midnight snack. Because what hits the spot after a long night of — fill in the blank — as a greasy cheeseburger or sticky sweet slice of chocolate cake? That’s why we’ve drawn up a list of our favorite late night eats from all over New York! From the raw seafood platters at Blue Ribbon Brasserie to the iconic roast beef sandwiches at Roll n’ Roaster in Sheepshead Bay…
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Gourmet Gossip: March 2016
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 Dominique Ansel’s new tasting room theme to M. Wells Steakhouse’s big overhaul, Sushi Zen’s sad closing and…
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New York’s Most Noteworthy Winter Desserts
It’ll be ice cream season before you know it, but until then, you might as well get your last licks of winter’s most swoonworthy sweets, from Michael Laiskonis’ Candied Chestnut Monte Bianco at La Sirena, to April Bloomfield’s Parsnip Chiffon Pie at Salvation Burger…
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Q & A with Bedford & Co’s John DeLucie
Since bursting onto the scene at Graydon Carter’s star-studded The Waverly Inn a decade ago, John DeLucie has become a celebrity himself, opening glitterati-adored eateries like The Lion, The Crown and now Bedford & Co., and publishing “The Hunger: A Memoir of an Accidental Chef…”
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Amazing Stews to See You Through Winter NYC
The weather may be ping ponging from spring-like to frigid, but while it’s still officially winter, best to get your stew fix while you can. So we rounded up the most potent potages around the city — from the classic French Coq au Vin at Vaucluse to the seafood-studded Cioppino at Upland, & the sleeper Pozole at El Atoradero in Brooklyn…
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Where to Watch the 2016 Academy Awards in NYC
New York bars and restaurants look for every possible reason to party, and Oscar Night is no exception. So instead of spending this coming Sunday with a bowl of popcorn on your couch, consider passing the evening in style! From a sit-down dinner and screening at Bowery Meat Company, to a nominee-inspired spread at Williamsburg’s Nitehawk…
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Edible Events: March 2016
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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Breaking Down NYC’s 2016 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Like an Oscar is to a director or actor, there’s no tribute more coveted by industry folk than a James Beard Award. It’s such a big deal that a long list of semi-finalists is announced. Not all of them will be in actual contention, of course, but when it comes to the JBA’s, it really is an honor just being nominated. Here’s who’s in the running in NYC this year…
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New York’s Top-Shelf Margaritas
It definitely feels strange to be talking about frosty drinks in February (especially considering this past sub-zero weekend), but believe it or not, this coming Monday is National Margarita Day. So get a serious headstart on Cinco de Mayo, by celebrating ‘Febrero Veintidós’ in style, with tequila-based drinks from El Toro Blanco, Gran Electrica and more…
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Guide to New York Beer Week 2016
Beer is bigger then ever, which is why it only makes sense that New York City’s Eighth Annual Beer Week actually lasts for nine days. From February 19th-28th, top bars and restaurants from throughout all five boroughs will engage in an all-out celebration of suds, and we’ve rounded up some don’t-miss events — from a four-course beer-bent dinner at Lupulo to a grilled cheese pairing at Stinky Bklyn…
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