February 17, 2012

“Opening Time for Thymari”
Astoria may as well be a town in Greece — at least to those of us who’ve never been and always hear about the authentic Greek cuisine offered in this Queens neighborhood. Thymari is the latest restaurant to feed Astoria’s reputat ...
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Posted: February 17, 2012 - 4:34 pm

February 13, 2012

“Buddha Beer Bar Opens in Washington Heights”
Delirium Tremens (a strong Belgian pale ale). Krusovice (a Czech pilsner). Blue Point Toasted lager from Cooperstown, N.Y. Sure enough, it was only a matter time before our love of fancy beers crept uptown. The opening of Buddha Beer Bar in ...
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Posted: February 13, 2012 - 9:00 am

“Mardi Gras Party at Gravy Feb 17-21”
New Yorkers know how to party, but a mega-party like Mardi Gras in the Big Apple is never quite the same. At Gravy, a Southern-themed restaurant which opened last year in the Flatiron District, the new executive chef (and Louisiana native) Reagan ...
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Posted: February 13, 2012 - 8:59 am

February 9, 2012

“New Chef at the Pluckemin Inn”
The Subway is my general mode of transportation to restaurants (and most places to be honest), so my visits to New Jersey are few and far between. The 4 train doesn't quite make it that far. But a worthwhile culinary jaunt via something called ...
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Posted: February 9, 2012 - 11:38 am

“Ted & Honey Expands to the Navy Yard”
Those of you who live in Cobble Hill or Carroll Gardens probably know all about Ted & Honey, the cheery farm-to-table café that was established in May 2008 by Christopher “Ted” Jackson and his sister Michelle “Honey&rd ...
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Posted: February 9, 2012 - 11:28 am

February 8, 2012

“What's Your Best Food Fantasy? ”
With Valentine's just around the corner, you've probably had visions of that perfect dinner date. Put those thoughts into words and you could win a gift card from Fairway Market. Turn in your entry at ...
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Posted: February 8, 2012 - 12:13 pm

“Lowcountry Starts New Year on a High Note”
Fact number one: Not all Southern cooking mirrors Paula Deen's philosophy of using copious amounts butter and cream. If you want proof, visit Lowcountry in the Village. This southern-style restaurant recently reopened with executive chef Olive ...
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Posted: February 8, 2012 - 12:12 pm

February 5, 2012

“Please Support The Strong Buzz Team in Cycle for Survival on February 12th!”
While most of you know me as a food writer, I am also Managing Editor of BLS LawNotes, the alumni magazine of my alma mater, Brooklyn Law School. I write the magazine, cover-to-cover and profile some of our alumni, write about the Law School's ...
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Posted: February 5, 2012 - 11:00 pm

“BK Wok Shop”
Imagine a Chinese restaurant that provides delicious take-out that you know and love, only made with quality ingredients by a classically trained chef. Brooklyn Wok Shop in Williamsburg is taking this Chinese 2.0 concept and running with it. Chef/own ...
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Posted: February 5, 2012 - 5:07 pm

February 4, 2012

“Seven New Reasons to Eat at The Standard Grill”
There are plenty of reasons to eat at Dan Silverman's Standard Grill: the chicken, the burger, and the scene (models and mortals mingling freely!) come to mind. Add these seven daily specials to your list, and stop on by every day!Monda ...
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Posted: February 4, 2012 - 9:46 am