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

March 3, 2010

“Get it While it Lasts! Cod Milt at Zenkichi ”
If you’re a fan of cod milt, er, sperm (I know you are out there!) you’ll want to make way to Zenkichi, the modern Japanese brasserie in Williamsburg, to take advantage of their tasting menu before the season is over. Cod milt, ...
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Posted: March 3, 2010 - 8:13 pm

“Pizza in a Cone? ”
The classic New York slice--floppy, greasy, salty, cheesy--is something we all crave at one time or another (usually after midnight). These days, foodies are all over the thin-crust, authentic Neapolitan pies made from double zero flour, and DOC m ...
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Posted: March 3, 2010 - 7:08 pm

“Brooklyn's Newest Locavore Heaven: Iris Cafe”
When I moved from Cobble Hill to Brooklyn Heights a few months ago, I was happy to move to a larger more peaceful apartment, but I was really quite sad to leave Smith Street because of its great restaurants and quirky independent shops. Brooklyn H ...
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Posted: March 3, 2010 - 10:35 am

March 2, 2010

“That Old McNally Magic”
Pulino's Bar and Pizzeria, Keith McNally's newest restaurant featuring pizzas, house-made butchery, and wood-fired fare by A-16's Nate Appleman is now open. Read more about McNally from his roots in London to the beginning of it ...
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Posted: March 2, 2010 - 11:57 am