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Fri, Feb 25, 2011
The Upper East Side is world-renowned for its swath of art museums and galleries (also known as Museum Mile; comprising of the Met...
Thu, Oct 7, 2010
Ah, brunch - there are few things in this world greater than that lazy weekend feast that bridges breakfast and lunch, fueled by a...
Tue, Jan 4, 2011
New York City is replete with Italian eateries, from hidden, hole-in-the-wall trattorias to shiny, upscale ristorantes, New York C...
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
With all the brew ha ha lately about NYC burger culture, this review is likely to incite some debate. The burger is the corner sto...
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
A recent Time Out New York article pointed out that, stocked with countless sushi bars, restaurants and izakaya (sake houses that...
Wed, Feb 16, 2011
The Upper West Side is becoming the latest area to scrounge up some grub. According to Business Insider, what it lacks in nightlif...
Tue, Jan 4, 2011
New York City is replete with Italian eateries from hidden, hole-in-the-wall trattorias to shiny, upscale ristorantes, New York Ci...
Wed, Jan 5, 2011
New York City is replete with Italian eateries, from hidden hole-in-the-wall trattorias to shiny, upscale ristorantes. There are s...
Fri, Jul 8, 2011
Now that the summer’s here and the weather is sunny, it's the perfect excuse to spend a luxurious two or three hours out of your S...
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Tapas may be a delicious Spanish staple, but I’ve always had a theory that they were created for New Yorkers. They’re small yet in...
Fri, Apr 1, 2011
Guide to Passover: Best Seder Fare for Serious Foodies
For those of you who call New York City home, are unable to travel for the...
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
Food & Wine accurately labeled America a ‘sushi nation,’ and it’s no surprise – sushi bars, particularly in New York City...
Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Chelsea and the Meatpacking District are trendy nabes best known for their upscale bars and raging club scene. But few are aware t...
Fri, Jan 7, 2011
New York City is replete with Italian eateries, from hidden, hole-in-the-wall trattorias, to shiny, upscale ristora...
Mon, Feb 14, 2011
There are few things in this world greater than that lazy weekend feast that bridges breakfast and lunch, fueled by a Bloody Mary...
Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Hell's Kitchen and Midtown Manhattan are vibrant, colorful neighborhoods that have transformed from being historical red-light dis...
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
There are few things in this world greater than that lazy weekend feast that bridges breakfast and lunch, fueled by a Bloody Mary...
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
Ask anyone their favorite brunch place in Midtown and you're likely to receive blank stares. "Midtown? Why would I go there for br...
Mon, Jan 10, 2011
The Upper West Side is a vibrant and historic neighborhood, best known for its beautiful, classic properties that line Riverside D...
Mon, May 9, 2011
There’s no reason to trek all the way down to Little Italy when you can find some delicious Italian eateries within the Upper East...
Thu, Dec 9, 2010
A recent Time Out New York article pointed out that, stocked with so many sushi bars, restaurants and izakaya (a sake house that s...
Wed, Jan 5, 2011
With the new year upon us and the economy still less then spectacular, I've compiled a list of quick bites that cost little, but t...
Fri, Feb 11, 2011
The first Sunday after the Super Bowl is always the worst. After five months of Sunday football bliss, there's no more football. N...
Wed, Dec 8, 2010
A recent Time Out New York article pointed out that, stocked with so many sushi bars, restaurants and izakaya, Manhattan is fast t...
Mon, Dec 6, 2010
Food & Wine accurately labeled America a ‘sushi nation,’ and it’s no surprise – sushi restaurants, particularly in New Yo...
Thu, Jan 6, 2011
New York City is replete with Italian eateries, from hidden, hole-in-the-wall trattorias, to shiny, upscale ristora...
Mon, Apr 18, 2011
There's a certain mental checklist people run down when they move into a neighborhood in New York. Is there a good bodega/laundrom...
Thu, Jan 13, 2011
Midtown Manhattan is a vibrant, colorful area of New York City that has transformed from being historical red-light districts into...
Wed, Jan 12, 2011
The Upper West Side is a vibrant and historic neighborhood, best known for its beautiful, classic properties that line Riverside D...
Tue, Feb 1, 2011
The East Village and Lower East Side have a large variety of restaurants that cater to just about every niche. As patrons, it's ea...
Tue, Jun 7, 2011
While nothing can ever really beat a big ol' slice of Brooklyn pizza (oh, Di Fara), these next five Manhattan pizzerias could give...
Sun, May 1, 2011
Asellina
Located inside the Gansevoort Park Hotel, Asellina offers soulful Italian fare by Executive Chef Marco Porceddu at The ON...
Thu, Dec 23, 2010
Tapas may be a delicious Spanish staple, but I’ve always had a theory that they were created for New Yorkers. Tapas are small yet...
Tue, Feb 8, 2011
Set amidst the historic cast iron buildings and tenements, SoHo is one of the most European of New York City's diverse neighborhoo...
Fri, Dec 10, 2010
A recent Time Out New York article pointed out that, stocked with so many sushi bars, restaurants and izakaya (sake houses that se...
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
There is something intrinsically comforting about diners. The menus follow a similar template, the coffee is endless, the counters...
Mon, Dec 20, 2010
Tapas may be a delicious Spanish staple, but I’ve always had a theory that they were created for New Yorkers. Tapas are small yet...
Fri, Oct 8, 2010
Dozens of new restaurants are opening up (and have opened up) this fall; besides the obvious standouts (Lincoln, Bill’s Burger Bar...
Wed, Dec 22, 2010
Tapas may be a delicious Spanish staple, but I’ve always had a theory that they were created for New Yorkers. Tapas are small yet...
Wed, May 4, 2011
The Upper East Side isn't a neighborhood known for being a culinary mecca, but if raw fish is your thing, you're in luck. Sushi re...
Sat, Jan 29, 2011
At a time when, as New York Magazine restaurant critic Adam Platt puts it, the city's most discerning kitchens are celebratin...
Tue, Apr 12, 2011
When I was 16 years old, my Dad put it into my head that the coolest thing a man could do was own a bar and serve cool beer. It tu...
Tue, Jan 4, 2011
Everyone has their year-end wrap-ups and this one is strictly a matter of opinion. With that in mind, I present the best new thing...
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
Nothing defines Sunday more than a leisurely brunch, strong coffee and the New York Times. Whether you are hungry or hung-ove...
Tue, Jun 7, 2011
If you find yourself stuck on the Upper West Side craving a solid slice of pizza and don't want to trek all the way down to Brookl...
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
I am proud to say East Village offers a diversity of cuisines ranging from Italian, Japanese, Korean, Indian to even Ethiopian and...
Sat, Feb 19, 2011
As promised from my last piece on Sunday Brunches, welcome to part deux. Now that you know where to go with friends for the b...
Wed, Apr 6, 2011
If you enjoy a celebrity sighting while you dine, there are many places where you can go in the city. Eater gives details about ea...
Wed, Nov 24, 2010
On a night when you’re looking to save a little money, but still enjoy a few glasses of wine while you indulge in great food, visi...
Fri, Jul 22, 2011
As one of the city’s most visited landmarks, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, gets some serious traffic everyday. And since looking...
Wed, Apr 6, 2011
If you enjoy a celebrity sighting while you dine, there are many place where you can go in the city. Eater gives details about eat...
Thu, Jan 6, 2011
Inspired by the Cheat Eats in East Village article earlier this week, I decided to write about my favorite dumpling houses in East...
Tue, Dec 21, 2010
Tapas may be a delicious Spanish staple, but I’ve always had a theory that they were created for New Yorkers. Tapas are small yet...
Sat, Apr 23, 2011
In all fairness and in the spirit of full journalistic disclosure, this piece was inspired by the recent posting of the top 10 thi...
Fri, Jan 28, 2011
The new cafe crowd is the Wi-Fi crowd - but it was not long ago that they were feeling besieged. Until 2010, the few places that o...
Mon, May 16, 2011
New York City boasts an outstanding array of superb cafes and restaurants to choose from each day. So many, in fact, that it is of...
Mon, Dec 27, 2010
During chilly winter days when you’re shopping at some of the best vintage shops and enjoying lunch at some of the city's old...
Sun, Mar 6, 2011
It's no secret that Manhattan is known for its high cost of living, and dining out could be financially straining. In the East Vil...
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Remember when Swiss Miss with marshmallows was as good as it got? Well, we've come a long way baby and we have quite a few more ch...
Tue, May 10, 2011
There is certainly no shortage of great places to grab a bite to eat around New York City. Luckily for those in the Upper West Sid...
Mon, Dec 27, 2010
During chilly winter days when you’re out and about shopping in the Union Square Greenmarket, a cup of hot chocolate is the p...
Tue, May 3, 2011
Now that it's a steady 60 degrees these days, it about time for that picnic blanket to start airing out. While the sheets out hang...
Wed, Dec 1, 2010
It’s Sunday morning. You’re head is pounding no matter how much Advil you take. You even remembered to drink a few glasses of wate...
Wed, Jul 27, 2011
Though you can find an Italian restaurant on pretty much every block throughout the five boroughs, Williamsburg is home to some to...
Thu, May 19, 2011
I have been planning on doing a piece on Murray Hill culinary delights, yet kept getting sidetracked with other projects. How...
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
I once heard Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s talk about the fickleness of ice cream eaters. On the one hand, they want their...
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Though Restaurant Week 2011 is going strong, a $35 meal might still be too rich for some people. Enter New York Magazine's Ch...
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
If you’re on the West Side in the Thirties and you’re looking for pizza that is a little more upscale than Suprema, then Lazzara’s...
Tue, Jul 5, 2011
A disclaimer: the best Dominican restaurant in Washington Heights is not actually in Washington Heights...but smack dab in the cen...
Wed, Aug 10, 2011
The food reputation of the Upper West Side tends to be centered around eye-popping, expansive (and expensive) grocery stores like...
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Eater's latest list targets the best date spots for the young and in love, and the West Village can boast three of their own...
Fri, Feb 11, 2011
In true New York City style, you have a rapid succession of Valentine's dates. One at 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Just enoug...
Tue, May 31, 2011
The Upper East Side is known for its countless restaurants and bars, and now that the temperatures are climbing, many people are l...
Wed, May 11, 2011
Two Midtown restaurants made Eater's list of the best places that make killer macaroni and cheese dishes that define comfort food....
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
When most New Yorkers are asked which is the best steak in the city, true carnivores and foodies answer Peter Luger's with a yeah,...
Thu, Oct 7, 2010
My taste buds and stomach do not discriminate; I will try everything and anything that can in fact be consumed by a human. Since m...
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
Dim Sum can seem like an imtimidating way to spend your lunch but the food is worth the adventure. The Huffington Post has crafted...
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
In a town where meat reigns supreme, vegetarian options have been few and far between until recent years. Many restaurants are now...
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
When it comes to authentic Chinese food, hand-pulled noodles are a favorite among fans. Serious Eats went out in search of th...
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Tired of spending your money on expensive meals? The economy has been raising the cost of ordering food to the extent where people...
Wed, Apr 27, 2011
When choosing a place to take a date in the city, there are literally thousands of choices available. Eater recently revealed thei...
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
In a borough as large and diverse as Brooklyn, it’s quite possible that we Brooklynites enjoy that weekend ritual of brunch just a...
Mon, Aug 1, 2011
Fort Greene, tucked between downtown Brooklyn and Bed-Stuy, has always had a student population hovering around Pratt. So it's no...
Fri, Jul 22, 2011
Some would say that Sunday brunch has a religious following here in New York. Many New Yorkers, Brooklynites especially, look forw...
Thu, Jun 9, 2011
While it may feel like August in Abu Dhabi, it's still spring in Soho, which means it's time for somewhat lighter lunches. Here ar...
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
Danny Meyer may be spreading his Shake Shack across the globe for world burger domination, at one point Lower Manhattan was the pl...
Wed, Jun 8, 2011
Have a craving for pasta? Eater has just released 12 of their favorite pasta dishes in the city, and Gramercy and Murray Hill...
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
Aw, shucks! After years of being poked fun at for being home to only flannel-wearing bearded hipsters, Williamsburg's eateries are...
Wed, Apr 27, 2011
For longtime couples looking for a quiet dinner or new loves looking to have a great place to get to know each other better, The R...
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
It’s summer, and plenty of kids and adults alike will be out beating the heat with a scoop (or two, possibly three) of ice cream....
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
Sweltering summer heat has undoubtedly penetrated Manhattan. Beat the heat this summer and take time to get a frozen treat at a fe...
Mon, Apr 4, 2011
With all the "Best Of" lists coming up now that spring is attempting to be sprung, I thought I would put together an off the beate...
Fri, Jun 3, 2011
Known as more of a hotspot for beautiful people than an actual coffee shop, Coffee Shop in Union Square was recognized by The...
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
Delis are such a New York thing; like a one-stop shop for everything you need, be it a sandwich, fruit, a carton of eggs or a six...
Tue, Jun 7, 2011
Looking for an authentic taste of the old country? Eater has released its list of the top 12 pasta dishes in New York, and So...
Tue, Jun 7, 2011
Lincoln, Jonathan Benno's Italian restaurant in the Upper West Side, is getting a lot of attention from the press, and Eater...
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Carroll Gardens not only boasts beautiful brownstones and tree-fringed streets, it's also home to an outstanding selection of rest...
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
After seeing Veselka featured on some of my favorite television shows, I decided it was time to experience the deliciousness for m...
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
A solid brunch is one of those things that can make a good weekend great. Perhaps it's due to that glorious fusion of lunch and br...
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
Delis are such a New York thing; a one-stop shop for everything you need, be it a sandwich, a fruit salad, a carton of eggs or a s...
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
This morning I woke from a deep and otherwise uneventful slumber thinking specifically about fried clams; and you know what… I don...
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
There are few things more enjoyable to do in the serene and verdant neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights than relaxing at a café, sipp...
Tue, May 24, 2011
Though its new on the Manhattan culinary scene, Tom Colicchio's Riverpark made the Huffington Post's list of the top outdoor dinin...
Tue, Jun 7, 2011
Just one week after New York Times food critic Sam Sifton praised Tenpenny for its food, chef Chris Cipollone's hidden gem within...
Wed, May 25, 2011
As the weather gets warmer, many New Yorkers want to enjoy a nice meal outside and relax. The Huffington Post has named Brass...
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Vive La France! If there is one thing the French will fight for, it is good food and drink, so what other way to celebrate Bastill...
Mon, Aug 8, 2011
It's Thursday night, or perhaps early Friday morning on the Lower East Side and you've just about drank the last bar dry of liquor...
Tue, Aug 2, 2011
Whether you're a new local or simply newly awakening in the 'hood after a Friday night jaunt to the Smith Street bars, a solid cof...
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
There is hardly anything you can't find on nearly every other corner in Park Slope. This buzzing neighborhood is overrun with ever...
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
If you're a fan of the color white and the taste of vodka, you may want to listen up because Firebird Russian Restaurant is partic...
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
According to New York Magazine, Park Slope is the hands-down best neighborhood in the entire city. Being next to one of the city's...
Mon, Aug 8, 2011
It's easy to find a place to swig down a cocktail or two in Chelsea, but what comes after is the more difficult question: where to...
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Banh Mi, a delectable treat that is light, cheap, fresh and exotic is all the rage right now. Several shops have risen above the s...
Sun, Aug 14, 2011
Believe it or not, we are already past the halfway point of summer 2011. Guess time goes by while you're having fun, right? Here a...
Thu, Nov 3, 2011
Fornetti will be adding a new incentive to run this weekend as they roll out their plans to offer free pasta to New York City Mara...
Tue, Aug 9, 2011
This one's for the artists-in-training at Pratt, the kids at St. Joe's, and everyone in between: where do you get the fuel for a b...
Mon, Aug 8, 2011
Looking for a sloppy delicious meal to follow your one too many martini's? No worries! Eater created a list of the top places to g...
Mon, Aug 8, 2011
If you're having a few drinks in one of Upper West Side's fancy martini bars, chances are you'll be scouting out a place for food...
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