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12 Best Corkbuzz Bargains from Sommelier Laura Maniec - December 29, 2011
Laura Maniec realized her dream with the opening of Corkbuzz – her restaurant, wine bar and educational center. Actually this 32-year-old has achieved more than one of her dreams.
Laura was the youngest Master Sommelier in the world until …
Amber Restaurant + Tiger Beer - December 18, 2011
“Would you and a guest like to have dinner on us?” came the invite.
That offer was not for a restaurant specifically, but instead to taste Tiger beer — a pale lager, Singaporean favorite — with some sweet and spicy …
Artisanal Cocktails at Michael’s - December 15, 2011
Michael’s New York, a restaurant popular with the power set, announced its “Mixology Wednesdays” program by inviting editors and bloggers to sample those cocktails along with their bar bites and new menu.
Mixologist Michael Flannery designed the new contemporary cocktails …
Calvisius Caviar Lounge - December 13, 2011
There are some invitations that I just can’t pass up. And one to a caviar tasting at the Calvisius Caviar Lounge in the Four Season Hotel is certainly one of them.
My love affair with caviar began many years ago …
Num Pang Sandwich Shop - December 12, 2011
If you’re on a first date, skip a trip to Num Pang Sandwich Shop as these wonderfully delicious Cambodian-flavored sandwiches are messy to eat.
I was lucky enough to sample most of the menu. (Yes, most of it as …
Xocolatti Opened in Soho - September 19, 2011
Xocolatti (choco-latti) — a shop for chocolate lovers — opened recently in Soho, New York (172 Prince Street). The name is a creative twist on the Aztec word xocolātl (cacao), which the ancients believed to be a food of the …
Express Mana Kitchen - May 21, 2011
Who isn’t looking for fresh, tasty and inexpensive meals in Manhattan! I discovered Express Manna Kitchen on 18th street between Park and Broadway. Manna offers delicious Korean foods that you can eat in (at one of the few tables, some …
MicroMicrowave - March 21, 2011
Is your tailgate short some modern cooking flare? Don’t have a portable sous-vide kit? Well, at least now you can bring your microwave with you for those cookouts. Heck this thing might just be the perfect NYC apartment-sized appliance.
Though …
A Buffet at The Peninsula Hotel - February 3, 2011
I recently had the most delicious black cod with veggies. Oddly it wasn’t at a Manhattan restaurant , but at a buffet at an event at the Peninsula Hotel introducing the Sharp 2-in-1, a double function vacuum.
All editors in …
FoodParc, A Modern Food Court - December 10, 2010
You can enjoy burgers, thick-cut bacon BLT’s, grilled cheese, beer and floats dumplings at 3Bs; potstickers, Chinese BBQ
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Gourmet Slushes - October 8, 2010
I love food trucks. Well, truth is I really just miss food trucks. My college experience was in West Philadelphia. No, this isn’t the start of a TV anthem rap, I’m just reminiscing about the amazing selection of food trucks …
Tastings at Murray’s Grand Central Terminal - September 20, 2010
Experience Larchmont Charcuterie Hot
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Adrienne’s PizzaBar - September 1, 2010
Right in the heart of the financial district of New York is an old cobblestone alley (Stone Street) with an ambiance of the city centuries ago.
On warm sunny days, you can eat at the outdoor tables of the district’s
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Organic Vodka, Healthy Hangover? - August 25, 2010
Kanon Organic Vodka is apparently where ‘vodka’ is headed in the U.S. Get ready for organic spirits people! This is going to be the Whole Foods revolution at the bar! No more artificially-flavored vodkas, it’s time to think healthy! Kanon …
Spice, A NYC Bargain - July 19, 2010
I met a friend for a quick lunch at Spice — a Thai restaurant — just off Union Square. What a bargain! Their lunch menu offers a selection of appetizers to accompany a choice of 17 entrees for $9 or …
Tahini for Falafel, Cheap Eats in NYC - June 26, 2010
China Grill, for Pre-Theatre “Come Fly Away” - June 3, 2010
Unfortunately, it was after ordering that I learned that the portions at China Grill are large enough for more than two — something our waitress might have mentioned had she not been attending to a party of 12 at a
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Bar Centrale, A NYC Hidden Treasure - May 28, 2010
(HINT: it’s right next door to Joe Allen’s, up the stairs of
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Little Poland Chicken Soup – A NYC Bargain - April 25, 2010
A bowl of flavorful and hearty Chicken Noodle Soup ($4.25) at Little Poland int eh East Village fills your tummy without emptying your wallet. And, there’s enough chicken in this bowlful to satisfy most any hunger.
While there, sample their …
Il Cantuccio, Italian Bakery Opening Today - April 24, 2010
Owners Camilla Bottari, Lorenzo Palombo, and Simone Bertini bring decades of
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Pera, A Turkish Restaurant and Online Store - March 22, 2010
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is located just a couple blocks from Grand Central Station, south on Madison Avenue. It’s just a short trip to the Mediterranean to dine on authentic Turkish foods. Pera now also sells some of those specialties online.…
Postcard from New York: Fave Dishes - March 5, 2010
“Postcards from New York” — that email from my friend Babs described some of her recent food samplings in the city. “Fave Dishes: Pork Bun w/Fried Egg at Milk Bar” caught my eye, as I can walk to Momofuku Bakery …
The Breslin at The Ace Hotel - January 27, 2010
One night recently (before the NY Times had reviewed it!), I met a few foodie friends for a sampling evening at the new Bresline Bar and Dining Room off the lobby in the hip new Ace Hotel on 29th Street, …
Plaza Food Hall by Todd English - January 1, 2010
Culinary Boot Camp - December 21, 2009
