The culinary genius Wylie Dufresne has just opened a new spot in the East Village called Alder. A great place to drop in for a drink or a quick bite, or come with friends and linger on creative and unique fare, paired with superb cocktails, a wine, or sake.
Read moreTABLE FOR ONE: PIG AND KHAO
The Filipino inspired Lower East Side restaurant Pig and Khao is a fun and great spot. I dropped in recently and had a fabulous meal.
Read moreNYC FOODIE DISH OF THE WEEK: RICOTTA FROM IL BUCO ALIMENTARI & VINERIA
With the first true signs of Spring today, I present you a dish that to me is a great taste of Spring.
Read moreTABLE FOR ONE: MIGHTY QUINN'S BARBECUE
Everyone's new favorite BBQ joint is the new East Village spot Mighty Quinn's. Many critics and fans are raving about the 'cue here. I stopped in recently and had a delectable bite
Read moreNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: TABOON
I had been wanting to try Taboon for years, the Hell's Kitchen restaurant serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, or what they call "Middleterranean", since 2004. The highlight of the restaurant is their wood burning oven, the taboon, where freshly baked bread and fare is cooked.
Read moreNYC FOODIE DISH OF THE WEEK: RUGELACH FROM BREADS BAKERY
The newly opened Breads Bakery in Union Square has some fabulous baked goods. The rugelach they bake is sensational. Try one for yourself and see what I mean. A culinary orgasm awaits.
Breads Bakery
18 E. 16th St. (bet. Union Sq. W. and 5th Ave)
New York, NY 10003
212-633-2253
www.breadsbakery.com
NYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: CARBONE
The hottest restaurant in NYC right now is Carbone. This new Italian joint from the "Torrisi" team, Chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi, along with partner Jeff Zalznick, is a throwback to the 1950's, with perfectly executed fare.
Read moreNYC FOODIE DISH OF THE WEEK: THE SLICE FROM JOE'S PIZZA
TABLE FOR ONE: MAYSVILLE
The sister restaurant to Char No. 4, a great Brooklyn joint has sprouted in the Flatiron District, and it's a wonderful restaurant.
Read moreTABLE FOR ONE: MONTMARTRE
Another day, another Gabe Stulman restaurant. Gabe Stulman is my hero. His "Little Wisco" empire keeps growing this time with the help of Chef Tien Ho, and the French inspired Montmartre.
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