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

March 25, 2013

“Smorgasburg Snack Bar Opens at Whole Foods Bowery”
It's a bit chilly out for Smorgasburg, so until the weather cooperates, head on over to the new (permanent) Smorgasburg Snack Bar, which opens Monday April 1st (no fooling) on the 2nd floor of Whole Foods Market Bowery! This new venue ...
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Posted: March 25, 2013 - 11:17 am

March 22, 2013

“Add Some Bang to It! With Sunny Bang's New Private Label Hot Sauce”
Brooklyn is the borough where anyone with a pot and a live flame can turn a random culinary thought into a food business. Indeed, from pickles to chocolates to bitters, Brooklyn’s DIY-artisans are churning out some of the best pantry staples ...
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Posted: March 22, 2013 - 8:11 am

March 16, 2013

“The Easter Bunny on Ice at Rock Center (and more Easter Sunday fun)”
Forget stale Cadbury Minis and Haas egg dye sure to leave you with Technicolor fingers for a month. Celebrate Easter in style with a well-crafted American meal and participating in one of New York City’s most iconic activities.On ...
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Posted: March 16, 2013 - 5:41 pm

March 14, 2013

“Kids Cooking Classes with Marco Canora (free!)”
Teaching your kids to eat something other than chicken fingers and french fries may be easier than you think. One sure fire way to entice them to expand their palates is to cook with them (at least that's worked for me). Now's your chance to get ...
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Posted: March 14, 2013 - 3:45 pm

March 4, 2013

“Reading Room”
The New York Times has some interesting reading for food loving New Yorkers this week. Check out the article about the new Russ & Daughter&rsqu ...
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Posted: March 4, 2013 - 4:22 pm