March 17, 2010

“Juice 'til Dinner”
Before I got married in August 2008 I decided to try something I had never done before. No not skydiving, but close: juicing. Yes, Craig and I went on a “juice fast” in hopes of detoxing a bit before the big day (and of dropping a few ...
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Posted: March 17, 2010 - 8:50 pm

“The Collective”
A restaurant’s formula in the trendy Meatpacking District tends to be something like this: big, splashy, pricey and crowded (think Spice Market, Bagatelle, Standard Grill). You’re just as likely to find a model in five-inch heels as yo ...
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Posted: March 17, 2010 - 8:32 pm

“Smoke Jazz & Supper Club Nabs Chef Patricia Williams”
Music is the focus and food is often the afterthought in the storied New York jazz clubs that dot the city. But that’s not the case with Smoke Jazz and Supper Club on the Upper West Side. Owners Paul Stache and Frank Christopher ...
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Posted: March 17, 2010 - 8:28 pm

“An Indonesian Stop at Satay Junction”
As a New Yorker, you’re likely well-versed in foods with bold flavors. You’re willing to (and sometimes even crave) a fragrant tom yum soup or a classic Caesar salad tossed with pungent whole anchovies. But if you’re looking for ...
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Posted: March 17, 2010 - 8:26 pm

March 14, 2010

“Setting a New Benchmark”
There was a time when you couldn’t keep up with all the new restaurants opening in Manhattan. Well, now that time has come to Brooklyn’s ever-expanding culinary scene. If you haven’t heard, Benchmark, one of the latest in Park Sl ...
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Posted: March 14, 2010 - 3:30 pm

March 12, 2010

“The Lion, The Waverly, and The New Chef”
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Posted: March 12, 2010 - 11:04 am

“Psilakis Leaves Anthos; He's Coming to Brooklyn”
Frank Bruni reports in the Diner’s Journal that Michael Psilakis is out at his high end Greek spot Anthos in Midtown. But it se ...
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Posted: March 12, 2010 - 10:54 am

March 11, 2010

“Mondays are for Vegetarians at Dovetail”
For those of you who shun meat, whether for ethical, personal, or dietary reasons, a chance to dine at Dovetail, John Fraser's elegant three-star restaurant on the Upper West Side, in a carnivore-free environment has arrived.  Fras ...
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Posted: March 11, 2010 - 7:11 pm

March 7, 2010

“Brother Jimmy's Union Square Opens March 8”
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ is scheduled to open their sixth Manhattan location in the former Irving Mill space in Union Square on March 8th.  Their new 200 seat space will feature Brother Jimmy's signatures and a few new items like ...
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Posted: March 7, 2010 - 6:45 pm

March 5, 2010

“Hometown Authenticity and Homegrown Fare at Northern Spy in the East Village”
A new restaurant called Northern Spy in the East Village has been getting some nice word of mouth (best pig trotters according to the ...
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Posted: March 5, 2010 - 7:52 am