January 5, 2009

“Save your Pennies at Bar Blanc”
Another recession buster menu has started today, this one from chef Sebastiaan Zijp of Bar Blanc who is serving a three-course $35 dinner prix fixe menu available daily throughout the month of January. (It’s only offered until 8:00 pm on Fri ...
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Posted: January 5, 2009 - 4:18 pm

“Preserving Kitchen Memories”
Kitchen memories—recipes and meals of loved ones lost—are one of the most potent reminders of why we cook. To keep the tradition of recipes past alive, the National WWII Museum in New Orleans is encouraging members of the Greatest Gene ...
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Posted: January 5, 2009 - 3:36 pm

January 4, 2009

“The Strong Buzz Read it and Eat List for 2009”
Welcome to 2009, a fresh, untarnished year just waiting to be lived and devoured. In honor of the beginning of a New Year, I’ve collected some thoughts about the past year of dining. Since New Year’s seems to be a time of lists and top ...
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Posted: January 4, 2009 - 12:39 pm

January 1, 2009

“The Lahey Love Comes to Pizza”
Sullivan Street Bakery’s bread guru Jim Lahey has opened a new pizza place just in time to ring in 2009. Simply called Co., and located in an sleek urban cafeteria setting in Chelsea, the restaurant features starter platters of meats, cheese ...
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Posted: January 1, 2009 - 10:43 am

December 31, 2008

“Galette des Rois”
The Feast of the Three Kings is almost upon us (as if we needed yet another reason to feast), and it’s time for the Galette des Rois, the traditional French cake served on Epiphany, which is January 6. For those who’ve never had a Galette ...
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Posted: December 31, 2008 - 9:59 am

December 29, 2008

“Reservations for NYC Winter Restaurant Week Open on January 5th”
This year's NYC Winter Restaurant Week will run from January 18–January 23 and January 25–January 30. For added value, Sundays have been added to the dining program for the first time and prices for the program remain unchanged wit ...
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Posted: December 29, 2008 - 4:57 pm

“Adam Platt's Where to Eat ”
Adam Platt's Where to Eat—his comprehensive coverage of the year in food and where to spend your hard-earned cash in 2009, is a terrific and impressively compreh ...
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Posted: December 29, 2008 - 3:45 pm

December 28, 2008

“Trestle on Tenth Now Open for Breakfast, Midday Charcuterie and Hot Chocolate!”
If you’re looking for a new place to stop in for a leisurely morning meal or a breakfast with a colleague or potential client, check out the new breakfast menu at Trestle on Tenth. Chef Ralf Kuettel is serving a menu that starts out with fre ...
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Posted: December 28, 2008 - 11:27 am

December 23, 2008

“Late Night at Fishtail”
The East 60s have never been a late night haunt, but that hasn’t stopped David Burke from adding a new after hours night menu to his latest restaurant, Fishtail. Served from 11pm-1am, his menu includes a full raw bar, small plates including ...
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Posted: December 23, 2008 - 5:16 pm

December 22, 2008

“Bye Bye Bar Milano, Hello 'Inoteca”
This just in from Joe and Jason's PR firm: “Jason Denton and company of Bar Milano have decided to transform their northern Italian eatery into a new ‘inoteca and liquiri bar after the New Year. Bar Milano’s last day o ...
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Posted: December 22, 2008 - 3:35 pm