January 28, 2012

“Jbird Cocktails Flocks to the Upper East Side”
When you order one of those fancy handcrafted cocktails — where your mixologist pours exact amounts of alcohol into the jigger, swirls the drink with a fancy metal bar spoon, breaks out the housemade bitters, squeezes your juice to order, an ...
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Posted: January 28, 2012 - 2:08 pm

“Alison Returns to Manhattan”
 New York restaurants had a tough time after 9/11. A good number even closed. Alison on Dominick Street was among the victims of the tough economic conditions. When you’re in demand, though, and have a reputation as a favorite hangout o ...
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Posted: January 28, 2012 - 2:05 pm

January 26, 2012

“Mercado on Kent”
Mercado on Kent is a tapas newcomer to the Williamsburg area, and they aim to personalize your dining experience, right down to the very last pinxto. The 6,000 square foot space seats 80 and is constructed of raw materials, from marble to wood to ...
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Posted: January 26, 2012 - 3:45 pm

January 25, 2012

“Reading Room”
Welcome to the Reading Room, an occasional post linking to articles of interest. I've also included books I'm reading now and what's up next. Feel free to Share your Two Cents and tell me what you're reading!Lady Gaga's ...
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Posted: January 25, 2012 - 4:46 pm

January 24, 2012

“Pampano Gets a Botaneria”
Utter the words tapas, and you might automatically think of Spanish cuisine. On January 25th, however, Richard Sandoval is planning to open a Mexican tapas bar in Midtown East. But just don’t expect basket of tortilla chips with guacamole to ...
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Posted: January 24, 2012 - 1:37 pm

“Ovenly Expands to Greenpoint”
The folks at Ovenly, popular makers of snacks and sweets, sent over word that they plan to open shop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in March. We've been fans of theirs since we tried them at Smorgasburg this summer and love their take on savory-sing ...
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Posted: January 24, 2012 - 1:36 pm

January 23, 2012

“Beer Table's New Family Meal Every Wednesday”
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Posted: January 23, 2012 - 3:32 pm

January 22, 2012

“Mathieu Palombino Opens a Diner for the Bowery”
Even if the food isn’t all that great, there’s something always comforting about a diner. The omelet may be runny or the burger overcooked, but you know what to expect. When a New York chef opens a diner, though, it’s a different ...
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Posted: January 22, 2012 - 1:35 pm

“Top Chef's Dale Talde Goes East to Park Slope with Talde”
It’s common for a Top Chef alum to flock to Manhattan after an appearance on the Bravo reality show to open a restaurant and attempt making a mark on the culinary landscape. But Dale Talde, and a seemingly growing number of his fellow compet ...
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Posted: January 22, 2012 - 1:33 pm

January 18, 2012

“The Daily Meal Names America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food”
From the chefs and restaurateurs who introduce us to new culinary notions and innovative ingredients, to the agribusiness moguls who choose how and what to grow, to the governmental agency heads who oversee our food safety, ...
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Posted: January 18, 2012 - 2:42 pm