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August 2008 - Posts
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Pacific Standard was standing room only for Obama's acceptance speech. photo: Woody Loverude Where do you go to watch major events? Let us know on the Zagat Discussion boards! Last night, the mood felt a little different around 10 PM last night at Read More...
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JoeDoe photo: Ryan Charles A former Savoy chef sends out moderately priced, funky New American dishes (think chopped-liver truffles) at East Village new arrival JoeDoe ; rustic wooden tables extend back to its open kitchen, while a dark-wood bar boosts Read More...
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Zorzi photo: Ryan Charles Bringing a bit of Venetian chic to Murray Hill, newcomer Zorzi serves Northern Italian specialties (including plenty of polenta and seafood), plus pasta classics from other regions, in a stone-and-metal space warmed by glass Read More...
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If you’re the kind of person who loves the mixed Life Savers pack rather than the single-flavor ones, and you also like wine, you’ll probably enjoy Fourth Wall Restaurants’ deal for National Wine Week. From September 16th–19th, Read More...
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– The "farm-to-school" movement has arrived. [ WSJ ] – Los Angeles taco trucks left court victorious yesterday. [ LAT ] – To save costs, manufacturers have been switching ingredients like cocoa butter with cheaper alternatives Read More...
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Remember how less than one month after Sheridan Square opened, it took over the space next door , the former wine bar Tasca? Remember how it was supposed to be turned into a private dining room by July? Yeah, scratch that. Per KBHall , the space is now Read More...
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Grand Tier Restaurant Coinciding with the start of the Metropolitan Opera House’s new season, a new menu by Florence-based chef Umberto Montano ( Alle Murate ) will be revealed at the opera house's Grand Tier Restaurant on September 23rd. Executed Read More...
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– Successfully opening a restaurant is still a tricky business feat. [ NYT ] – Bringing fortune cookies to China. [ Diner's Journal ] – Tapeworms, or a reason to avoid raw salmon. [ Gourmet ] – Many foods you loved as a child Read More...
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– Dallas BBQ is readying an massive outpost in the Bronx. [ Grub Street ] – Momofuku Ko 's lunch gets closer and closer. [ Eater ] – $1 tacos at Toloache today until 11 PM. [ SE: NY ] – The troubles at Country's upcoming Read More...
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– The first pack of instant ramen was sold 50 years ago. [ NPR ] – Rocco DiSpirito is going to be Dancing With the Stars this year. [ ABC ] – Move over umami , the newest taste is calcium [ Yahoo ] – School lunch prices are looking Read More...
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Allegretti photo: Ryan Charles Chef Alain Allegretti (ex Le Cirque , Atelier) strikes out on his own with eponymous Flatiron arrival Allegretti , offering elegant, pricey French fare from his native Nice; housed in the sleekly redone former Arezzo space, Read More...
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Luxee photo: Evan W. Miller Clinton Street’s latest is Luxee , a new French-style dessert specialist turning out elaborate plates like Camembert cheesecake with apple-cider gelée; opt for full table service at one of the caramel-colored banquettes Read More...
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Kurve photo: Ryan Charles After much schadenfreude online , Kurve has landed its ultramodern neon spaceship in the East Village. Andy Yang's (Rhong Tiam) pink Pan Asian started letting the general public in this past weekend and the Buzz stopped by Read More...
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A place so phony it would make Holden Caulfield's head explode. Read More...
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photo: korafotomorgana From bankers to hipsters, anything Philly can do New York can do better, right? Some serious New York beer connoisseurs could not bear the fact that the City of Brotherly Love hosts an annual Craft Beer Festival while the city that Read More...
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As we launch our first-ever Zagat Dating (& Dumping) Survey , we are asking for your candid, witty and enlightening insights into the world of relationships. Let us in on the ups and downs of your dating experiences. For example, when you go to a Read More...
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By Garth Johnston, ZAGAT.com Staff Writer Remember that hot new restaurant that was supposed to open last year? Yeah, we're still waiting too. In the August doldrums, it's easy for the hungry mind to wander from the Olympics toward the promises Read More...
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Wiliamsburg, never a neighborhood with a shortage of whistle-wetting options, now has a few more. Already open are two new bars: Near the Bedford stop, a comfy new spot called The Gibson (108 Bedford Ave.; 718-218-7891) replaces the Triple Crown, which Read More...
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Well over a year after Montrachet's soft closing , its TriBeCa home is coming back on the scene. During the week of Labor Day, Drew Nieporent's latest, Corton, will start serving its Modern French cuisine from chef Paul Liebrandt (ex Gilt ). The Read More...
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– Momofuku Ko to do lunch? And a veggie-friendly menu? [ Eater , Grub Street ] – The natives are restless in Little Italy. At least they seem that way to newcomers. [ Eater ] – The price of a Hershey's bar is about to go up. A lot. Read More...
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Tony and Cathy Mantuano Though it seems like the Olympics just started, another major sporting event is right around the corner, and this one is a touch closer to home than Beijing. The balls hit the court at the U.S. Open on August 25th and keep flying Read More...
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Braai photo: Evan W. Miller Braai photo: Evan W. Miller From the owners of Hell’s Kitchen's nearby Xai Xai Wine Bar comes Braai , a South African braai (or BBQ) joint plying game meats like ostrich and venison; housed in a theme-ish, hut-inspired Read More...
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Apiary photo: Ryan Charles Stylish newcomer Apiary feels more grown-up than most of its East Village neighbors, thanks to its design partner, Ligne Roset, the high-end French furniture retailer; the sophistication continues with a midpriced New American Read More...
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Fans of Williamsburg’s late night eatery/bar Anytime will have to start throwing more parties at home, as the spot has closed its North Sixth location and will be delivery-only going forward. In addition to a new website where you can place orders Read More...
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They’re having siesta while you're trying to fiesta. Read More...
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Despite its reputation as a messy indulgence, there really is more to the art of the grill, as will be in evidence at New York magazine's Highbrow BBQ on Saturday, August 23rd. Former Top Chef testant Chris "CJ" Jacobson will be there to Read More...
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Spice photo: Garth Johnston The Thai mini-chain Spice gains a presence in the East Village when its fourth location opens for business today at 4 PM. Located in the old Bamboo House space on the corner of Second Avenue and Sixth Street, the restaurant Read More...
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2 by 4 has a new name and a new awning. photo: Garth Johnston At 3:45 AM on July 17th, the NYPD arrested a female bartender at the East Village dive bar 2 by 4 , and charged her with third-degree assault and possession of a weapon after she allegedly Read More...
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Of the restaurants that Zagat confirmed closed this week, a number of them resided Downtown. After years of serving drinks on the Bowery, Marion's Continental is leaving – just in time to escape the oncoming hordes. It closed officially this Read More...
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– Yet another reason to adore the late Julia Child: The lady was a spy. [ Chronicle , NPR ] – Thor gets its fourth chef this year. [ Grub Street ] – If restaurants want people's business they really ought to answer the phone. [ Diner's Read More...
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Sure you're well-versed in the deliciousness of chicken, turkey and even duck. But beyond that, does your poultry palate get a little fuzzy? If only there were a good refresher course to point out where quail ends and squab begins. Enter Greenpoint's Read More...
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– Jean-Georges ' new pizza joint is coming along. [ Insatiable Critic ] – The customers may have changed, but the Rainbow Room is still the Rainbow Room. [ NYT ] – David Burke and Donatella Arpaia ( davidburke & donatella ) are Read More...
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ZAGAT.mobi on the iPhone You know the drill: you’re in a 4 PM meeting when you realize you’re supposed to take a top client out for dinner, but you forgot to make a reservation. You have two choices. One, fake a cough, excuse yourself for Read More...
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Joining the Time Warner Center's illustrious fourth-floor line-up ( Masa , Per Se , Porter House ), Clo is getting closer to opening. The wine bar from Andrew Bradbury, the sommelier from Las Vegas' Aureole , is hoping to pour its first bottles Read More...
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AQ Kafé In further Marcus Samuelsson news, the second outpost of the casual AQ Cafe is looking closer to opening just off Columbus Circle at 1800 Broadway, where the windows are papered with photos and names of Scandinavian goodies. Interestingly, Read More...
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How to eat a crayfish. photo: Courtesy of Aquavit Fans of crayfish (or crawfish) might want to head over to Aquavit Cafe next week. From August 11th–17th, Marcus Samuelsson’s ode to Scandinavian gastronomy is holding its annual Crayfish Week. Read More...
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– After all that fuss, the Ciprianis get to keep their liquor licenses. [ Gothamist ] – Spotlight Live was home to a murder after Lil' Kim's birthday party. [ NYDN ] – The Waverly Inn wasn't enough, Graydon Carter is buying Read More...
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By Deirdre Donovan, ZAGAT.com Staff Editor With new technologies, aquarium outreach programs and a local focus, more chefs are going green. NYC chef Anita Lo serves Australis Barramundi. Diners are riding a wave of awareness regarding threats to oceanlife Read More...
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Picholine , the Upper West Side French-Med that ranks in several Zagat Survey Top Lists ( Food , Most Popular , Service , Private Rooms and Mediterranean Food ), is celebrating 15 years. And for its 15th birthday, it wants to give you a present: a $50 Read More...
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Hauling crates of peaches from the orchard to the shipping shed, Delta County, Colorado, September 1940. photo: Russell Lee, courtesy of the Library of Congress If you're a fan of stone fruits, you might want to head to any of the members of the Patina Read More...
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Wildwood Barbeque photo: Wildwood Barbeque In its second year on the market, the Nintendo Wii is the clear winner amongst the current generation of video game consoles. And it isn't just with the kids – the device is so popular among adults Read More...
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– Those menus you don't want in your foyer? The city has your back. [ City Room ] – Are these the 10 best "low-key" restaurants of the year? [ NYO ] – Bobo loses another chef. [ Eater ] – The mural at the Waverly Read More...
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The General Greene Photo: Ryan Charles The general idea at Fort Greene newcomer The General Greene is stylish, seasonal spins on hearty American comfort dishes (think deviled eggs, ribs) in small-plate portions; its narrow space, bustling from day one, Read More...
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Eat your heart out, Pinkberry. In this rough economy, which has seen even Starbucks faltering, it’s not surprising that chain hybrids seem to be on the rise. On a Midtown block that already has a McDonald’s and a Wendy’s, a combo Lenny’s Read More...
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Photo: Bethany L King Bars have long known that a happy hour is a great way to pull folks in and cultivate regulars, and there's no reason why restaurants can't do the same. To that end, the East Village's Belcourt has begun offering daily Read More...
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If you were planning on stopping by the Williamsburg New French Sweetwater any time soon, you might want to call ahead first. We're hearing reports that a kitchen fire may be putting the former bar-turned-bistro out of commission for a little while, Read More...
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