May 14, 2013

“Free Shake Shack! (YES, FREE.)”
On May 24, Delta Air Lines will unveil the new JFK Terminal 4 – part of Delta’s $1.4 billion JFK redevelopment project.  Among the highly anticipated new amenities are several internationally ...
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Posted: May 14, 2013 - 11:08 am

May 2, 2013

“Dave's Hoagies: From Philly To NYC With Love”
FidDi folks are used to tumbleweeds rather than stellar lunch options. But no longer! Direct to Lower Manhattan from the streets of Philadelphia comes Dave’s Hoagies, a sandwich shop that will show you the famed sandwich’s superiority ...
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Posted: May 2, 2013 - 11:06 am

April 24, 2013

“New Smoked Meat Tacos for Lunch at Fletcher's”
Calexico may have the Brooklyn taco market cornered, and understandably so, but give Fletcher’s Brooklyn Barbecue (433 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 347-763-2680, www.fletchersbklyn.com ...
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Posted: April 24, 2013 - 12:47 pm

April 23, 2013

“Pasta Making Classes for Kids and Grown-Ups at Rana”
The next series of pasta classes at Giovanni Rana Pasticio & Cucina (75 9th avenue, www.rananyc.com), in Chelsea Market on Sunday, April 28 and Monday, April 29.  During each class, pasta l ...
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Posted: April 23, 2013 - 3:26 pm

“Smashburger to Sell Boston Burgers to Benefit the One Fund Boston”
13 Smashburger locations across the Garden State will officially change the name of the “New Jersey Burger” to the “Boston Burger” from May 1st – 3rd and donate $1.00 from the sale of each to One Fund Boston. The burg ...
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Posted: April 23, 2013 - 3:23 pm

April 22, 2013

“Lunch at Saxon + Parole Starts Today”
il Bucco Alimentari is one of my favorite spots for lunch down near the Bowery (and dinner and dessert, for that matter) but once in a while, it's time to mix it up. When the mood strikes, head over to nearby Saxon + Parole where Chef Br ...
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Posted: April 22, 2013 - 12:28 pm

April 14, 2013

“Strong Buzz News”
Dear Readers,   Some of you may know that I created and launched The Strong Buzz website over ten years ago, way back in 2003, well before any foodies or magazines or papers for that matter had much of an online presence. I wa ...
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Posted: April 14, 2013 - 8:47 am

April 3, 2013

“Beer Table is on the Move”
This just in from the great folks at Park Slope's Beer Table:   We have decided that it is time for a bit more space....and a full kitchen!  W ...
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Posted: April 3, 2013 - 11:24 am

March 27, 2013

“Alex Urena Returns as Chef at Rayuela”
Chef Alex Urena has taken the reigns of "Freestyle Latino" restaurant Rayuela, a six-year culinary presence in the Lower East Side (165 Allen Street NYC, www.rayuelanyc.com, 212-253-8840). Alex is a super talent David Bouley-pr ...
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Posted: March 27, 2013 - 12:52 pm

March 26, 2013

“Butcher's Table Dinners at Sauce”
Adam Tiberio and Erik Hassert, butchers and co-owners of Tiberio Custom Meats, have collaborated with chef Frank Prisinzano of Sauce on a menu featuring house-butchered beef, pork, game and housemade deli meats. The prix-fixe, multi-course menu ($ ...
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Posted: March 26, 2013 - 11:43 am