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Crispo, New York City - January 23, 2012
Frank Crispo serves imaginative delicious Italian-Mediterranean fare in his eponymous trattoria in the West Village. Go early, as the dark and cozy room fills up quickly.
We ordered a bottle of the rich, smooth and full bodied Super Tuscan 09 …
Da Andrea, New York City - January 20, 2012
Although Da Andrea is new to the Greenwich Village area, the original trattoria opened in 2001 at 557 Hudson Street and recently moved uptown. That’s lucky for those living in the neighborhood near West 13th Street (between 5th Avenue & …
Le Zie Trattoria, New York - January 17, 2012
On the suggestion of a friend, I tried the Italian neighborhood trattoria Le Zie on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 20th Street in Chelsea, asking to sit in the cozy back room.
Service is attentive, but not overly so …
Rare Bar & Grill, New York City - January 14, 2012
Upon arrival at Rare Bar & Grill in the Hilton NY Fashion District, we were warmly greeted by the staff — inviting, attentive service lasted throughout our meal. I liked that.
Don’t miss the spicy lollipop chicken wing appetizer served …
Full House Cafe, New York - January 10, 2012
Full House Cafe is a Chinese-themed restaurant on Bowery Street in the heart of Chinatown, combining Hong Kong Dim Sum and Shanghai cuisine in a modern atmosphere. The 50-seat restaurant features cozy white booths and high ceilings, giving a …
Tertulia, New York City - January 7, 2012
Foodie friends raved about Tertulia, the casual Spanish gastropub in the West Village and its wood-burning oven. The day I met a friend there for lunch it was raining and they restaurant was not even half full. Seems we missed …
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 …
Rouge Tomate - December 27, 2011
Rouge Tomato on 60th Street close to Fifth Avenue features seasonally inspired, locally sourced cuisine.
To tickle our palate, the chef sent out a sip of fresh broccoli soup with pumpernickel croutons and a plate of mini sweet beets brushed …
Room Service, A Thai NYC Restaurant - December 22, 2011
When my cousin asked whether I wanted to try a Thai place near his hotel, I said sure as I’d never been the Room Service the Thai restaurant on Ninth Avenue.
With three of us, we just decided to order …
Lure Fishbar - December 20, 2011
My experience at Lure Fishbar started off on a sour note with the person seating me, forgetting about my request for another table as I stood waiting by the original one. It was all uphill from there.
The friend I …
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 …
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 …
Trattoria Dell’ Arte + Carnegie Hall - December 7, 2011
How could I resist? A friend had an extra ticket to Carnegie Hall to hear an all-Beethoven program.
We decided to get a nibble across the street at Trattoria Dell’Arte first. Like most of the partrons, we were trying to …
La Rivage + “Other Desert Cities” - December 3, 2011
I’m always trying restaurants around the theatre district when seeing something on Broadway, as people habitually ask where to dine before curtain time.
Recently I ate at La Rivage on 46th Street, before heading to the Booth Theater (222 West …
Good Burger, Flatiron District NYC - November 28, 2011
The smell of burgers on the grill is what drew us to the Good Burger as we were walking around the Flatiron district. That and that fact that we were hungry! My friend mentioned that Good Burger was a c…
Coppelia - November 24, 2011
After a night on the town, some friends and I stopped at Coppelia for something to fill our bellies. Coppelia, a Cuban diner open 24/7, just opened in April on West 14th Street.
Not being in the mood for their …
Gravy, New York City - November 20, 2011
Gravy, a new Southern-cuisine restaurant in the Flatiron district, draws its inspiration from the cookery of Charleston, New Orleans and Savannah. With a group of five of us — two who hailed from the South — we were able to …
Tocqueville, New York City - November 14, 2011
For years I had heard from a friend who lives in the Union Square area, about Tocqueville with chef, Marco Moreira, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Jo-Ann Makovitzky. I finally dined there recently and have to ask, “Why, …
Jane Restaurant - November 12, 2011
On a sunny fall day shopping in SoHO, I met a friend who suggested we head to Jane’s — an American bistro — for a quick bite. We got a table in the front near the open windows so we …
Ammos Estiatorio - November 11, 2011
Found a wonderful place for a meal near Grand Central. Ammos Estiatoria, a Greek seafood restaurant, and a quite (yes quite) place to dine.
Ask the attendant if there’s space upstairs, and walk up a tight winding staircase to a …
The Standard Grill - November 9, 2011
We selected The Standard Grill in the Standard Hotel, just under the High Line for a breakfast that we knew would turn into a long conference meeting.
I enjoyed a large pot of rich coffee ($4) and my friend tea, …
California Wine Dinner at Moran’s - November 6, 2011
Moran’s Chelsea presents a California Wine Dinner at 146 10th Avenue (NYC) on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:00 PM at $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. To reserve, call 212-627-3030.
The wine selections are featuring the Estates of Laetitia …
Hillstone (Formerly Houston’s), New York - November 4, 2011
Hillstone (formerly Houston’s) in the Citicorp building on 53rd Street is the newest addition to the eponymous restaurant group operating casual upscale dining with an interesting menu of American classics.
We started with “The Rockefeller” ($14) — a warm artichoke …
Mercat, New York City - November 2, 2011
Mercat — a hip Spanish restaurant and tapas lounge in Noho on Bond Street in Noho — served foods typical of the Catalonia region of Spain. Mercat means market in Catalan — the language spoken in the region.
Gotham Bar & Grill - October 24, 2011
Earlier this month with cause for celebration, a group of good friends and I had a spectacular lunch at Gotham Bar & Grill.
Our meal began with an offering from chef Adam Longworth who I had met in Des Moines …
