|
|
September 2009 - Posts
-
The UWS Shake Shack photo: Justin Hartung Munich’s Oktoberfest may be in its last days, but New Yorkers still have Shacktoberfest to look forward to. So put down the beer and pick up a concrete at Shake Shack’s Madison Square Park and Upper Read More...
|
-
Tequila and rum, your season is up. As the air picks up a chill, there’s nothing better to warm your gut than a stiff vodka cocktail, and the Moscow Mule (invented in Hollywood in 1941) is one of the most enduring. In this video, mixologist Jeremy Read More...
|
-
macbar photo: courtesy of the restaurant As the name implies, macbar is a teensy take-out adjunct to NoLita’s trendy Delicatessen that peddles an array of mac ’n’ cheeses, from the classic four-fromage variety to the Mac Quack, loaded Read More...
|
-
– Kraft has six weeks to make a formal offer for Cadbury. [ Bloomberg ] – Never mind! The much maligned rename for Vegemite, iSnack 2.0, has been axed. [ News.com.au ] – The U.S. government's new food safety site. [ FoodSafety.gov Read More...
|
-
Zagat Wine Club delivers top-quality wines straight to your door. It can be overwhelming to pick wine, whether you’re an expert oenophile who has trouble narrowing down your choices, or a beginner who can’t tell Cabs from Pinots. Fortunately, Read More...
|
-
Convivio Photo: Ryan Charles For the entire month of October, NYC restaurants Adour , Bar Boulud , Convivio , Gotham Bar & Grill , The Harrison and Macao Trading Co. will participate in “Perfect Pairings,” a campaign to benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels Read More...
|
-
Standard Hotel Beer Garden Photo: Evan W. Miller Upping the ante at the already red-hot hotel, the Standard Hotel Beer Garden, an alfresco spot under the High Line, is all about informal imbibing, complete with Ping-Pong tables and picnic-table seating; Read More...
|
-
Seven hundred street-cart enthusiasts turned out for the fifth annual Vendy Awards at the Queens Museum of Art on Saturday, where judges including Jacques Torres, Pichet Ong and Jehangir Mehta named the Country Boys/Martinez Taco Truck the winner of the Read More...
|
-
My parents love it, and they complain about everything. Read More...
|
-
The Sunburnt Cow is throwing a beefy birthday party. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant You’ve worked hard all week. Now it’s time to stuff (and sip) yourself silly. Friday, September 25, and Sunday, September 27: Aussie eatery The Sunburnt Read More...
|
-
Garment District Irish pub the Galway Hooker (whose name actually refers to a sailboat, we swear) has spread over into the Village. Officially open for business today, the restaurant/bar features three floors of posh pub ambiance in the space formerly Read More...
|
-
Txikito Photo: Ryan Charles In Basque country, a txoko (pronounced "cho-ko") is a private social club that revolves around cooking, singing and bonding. Restaurant Txikito brings this tradition to Chelsea with “Txoko Mondays,” a Read More...
|
-
– Beer-and-cheese pairings are really hot. [ WSJ ] – Judith Jones' hobby? Cattle. [ NYT ] – "Kind of" dining with Michelle Obama. [ AV Club ] – Related: Obama is giving world leaders honey from the White House apiary Read More...
|
-
Eater is reporting the First Lady Michelle Obama is dining right now at Danny Meyer’s beloved Gramercy Tavern . Well, didja think she was going to fly back to her farmer's market for a snack? Read More...
|
-
Suffering from Restaurant Week withdrawal? Look Queensward, hungry diners. The city's most populous borough is once again hosting its very own Restaurant Week from October 5–8 and 12–15, when multicourse lunches and dinners cost $25 at Read More...
|
-
Masaharu Morimoto at last night's Rising Stars Revue Photo: Hernan F. Rodriguez Daniel Boulud and David Bouley Photo: Hernan F. Rodriguez The stars certainly came out last night at the Mandarin Oriental for the StarChefs "Rising Stars Revue." Read More...
|
-
David Burke at Bloomingdale's Photo: Hernan F. Rodriguez Brazilian Day may have been celebrated a few weeks ago, but David Burke is still in the spirit. Tonight, Leblon Cachaça teams up with the chef for a special South American–themed Read More...
|
-
– Get ready for in-flight mixology. [ Fork in the Road ] – A California distributor is recalling 1,715 cartons of spinach. [ LAT ] – $120 all-organic entrees coming soon to Chicago. [ The Stew ] – Too many cooks in the online kitchen. Read More...
|
-
Joy of Sake hits town this weekend. Photo: courtesy of the event Food-fest season is in full swing, with four tasty events slated for the end of the week. On Thursday, the 14th annual Harvest in the Square presents the largest gathering in the event’s Read More...
|
-
Michael "Bao" Huynh Michael “Bao” Huynh snags the award for most prolific chef of 2009, with an empire that includes three Baoguettes , plus BarBao and Bia Garden . And coming soon are several more Baoguettes; O Bao, a noodle bar; Read More...
|
-
Ed's Chowder Bar Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow and chef Ed Brown ( eighty one ) collaborate on the new UWS seafooder Ed's Chowder House , set in prime real estate (the former Center Cut space) that’s literally Read More...
|
-
SD26 Photo: Dave Beeman Perennial Italian favorite San Domenico gets a new name, SD26 , and a new address at this ambitious reworking of the brand located opposite Madison Square Park; while the key players – chef Odette Fada and owners Tony and Read More...
|
-
Well, lookee here. Our Zagat To Go iPhone app has joined the ranks of Einstein , Big Brother and those dancing shadow people by appearing in an Apple ad. Check it out here . Read More...
|
-
Masaharu Morimoto preparing whole fluke and yellowtail Photo: Jacqueline Wasilczyk This afternoon the Buzz paid a quick visit to the second day of Starchefs.com 's fourth-annual International Chefs Congress. Hosted at the Park Avenue Armory, the three-day Read More...
|
-
New York City’s top bartenders mix it up tonight at Avenue to make the perfect Manhattan. Sponsored by Woodford Reserve bourbon, “The Manhattan Experience” will highlight variations like the powerful Esquire Manhattan (bourbon, vermouth, Read More...
|
-
Park Avenue Autumn Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Fourth Wall Restaurants ( Park Avenue Autumn , Smith & Wollensky , Maloney & Porcelli , Quality Meats and Post House ) kick off National Wine Week (September 21–25) today with $10 for Read More...
|
-
– Caesar's, the Tijuana restaurant and popularizer of the Caesar salad, has closed. [ AP ] – My goodness, 250 years of Guinness. [ Independent ] – Thinking about waiters, tipping and health care. [ NYT , SE ] – At a farmer's Read More...
|
-
Outstanding service – they would probably chew your food for you if you asked. Read More...
|
-
Blaue Gans Photo: courtesy of the restaurant It’s time to roll out the barrels of beer, fun and lederhosen – Oktoberfest officially starts on Saturday. Though New York City doesn’t have an official Hofbräuhaus, here are a few great Read More...
|
-
A previous pig roast at Il Buco Photo: courtesy of the restaurant You worked hard all week. Now it's time to stuff (and sip) yourself silly. Friday, September 18: The East Village’s Discovery Wines uncorks two of their favorites – Edmunds Read More...
|
-
– Suddenly everyone wants to tax soda. [ Chronicle , WSJ , Atlantic ] – Naturally, Michelle Obama was the first customer at the new White House farmer's market. [ Obamafoodorama , Atlantic ] – Venezuela prepares to nationalize its Read More...
|
-
Joël Robuchon Photo: Gerard Bedeau Want to know what all the fuss about chef Joël Robuchon was on last week's Top Chef? Well, the top toque will be back in town at the end of the month and cooking at his local temple of gastronomy, L'Atelier Read More...
|
-
Shaun Hergatt Photo: courtesy of SHO Australian native Shaun Hergatt honed his skills at New York's Atelier and Miami’s Setai before settling in the gorgeously designed SHO in the Financial District, where his cutting-edge cuisine blends French, Read More...
|
-
Klee Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Celebrate a bun-in-the-oven with free ice cream at Klee Brasserie . Now through September 30, expectant moms can enjoy flavors such as passion fruit, black currant, and vanilla, free with purchase of an entree (212-633-8033; Read More...
|
-
De Gustibus Photo: courtesy of De Gustibus De Gustibus at Macy’s kicks off its new season of culinary classes tonight with Miami’s Michelle Bernstein ( Michy's ), followed by Asian sensation Susur Lee ( Shang ) tomorrow, September 17. Read More...
|
-
– Talking trade, China and chicken feet. [ NYT ] – Meet the man behind McDonald's kitchens. [ Business Week ] – British television toque Keith Floyd dead at 65. [ Independent ] – Two looks at why Tavern on the Green failed. Read More...
|
-
Taking a cue from its nearby neighbor, Freemans , funky little LES bar/cafe National Cafe exudes the same sort of boho cool thanks to the ample use of subway tiles, vintage barstools and a cluster of mismatched mirrors; its original lineup of coffee and Read More...
|
-
Ben S. Bernanke has announced that the recession is "very likely over,” but unfortunately that may not mean much to the many malnourished children in this country. During the "Great American Dine-Out," happening from September 20–26, Read More...
|
-
The former San Domenico relaunches tonight as SD26, sporting a new neighborhood, the Flatiron District, and a new, less-stuffy look. The opening party happened over the weekend, and we were there to snap a few shots. Keep an eye out for our official review Read More...
|
-
At the James Beard Foundation last night, chef Daniel Boulud revealed the name of the newly expanded bar opening as an adjunct to Café Boulud (212-772-2600). “It will be called Bar Pleiades, after the restaurant that was there before Café Read More...
|
-
Toloache photo: Ryan Charles If you didn’t blow your margarita allowance on Cinco de Mayo, you’ll have another chance tomorrow for Mexican Independence Day. Here's where to celebrate: Mercadito (212-529-6490) rolls out a $35 sharing menu Read More...
|
-
Have we ever had a more foodie-friendly leader of our country? NYTimes.com is reporting that, after his address at Federal Hall, President Obama is currently dining at Il Mulino with none other than former President Bill Clinton. Read More...
|
-
Aureole Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Charlie Palmer’s newly relocated Aureole (212-319-1660) celebrates its grand opening on Tuesday night with a cocktail reception benefitting Citymeals-on-Wheels. Guests can sample signature dishes such as Read More...
|
-
Better plan for a long lunch. For the third year in a row, Bon Appétit 's pop-up Supper Club and Cafe is coming to Midtown. Though it has moved a few doors down to 101 W. 57th Street, the gist remains the same: for one week, September 21–25, Read More...
|
-
– Craft beers are doing just fine in the recession. [ Tribune ] – Norman Borlaug, a highly influential agriculturalist, has died at 95. [ NYT ] – In the wake of McCurry, MoFalafel plans to fight back and reclaim its "Mc." [ Read More...
|
-
Being near a body of water doesn’t make the seafood fresh. Read More...
|
-
Daniel Humm Photo: courtesy of Eleven Madison Park Under the tenure of Swiss-born chef Daniel Humm, Danny Meyer’s Eleven Madison Park has risen to become one of the Most Popular and top-rated restaurants in town. We caught up with the chef, just Read More...
|
-
William Greenberg Jr. Desserts Photo: courtesy of the bakery Renowned kosher bakery William Greenberg Jr. Desserts has reopened its renovated Madison Avenue flagship and, just in time for the fall, it's offering its black-and-white cookies in renditions Read More...
|
-
Resto Photo: courtesy the restaurant Taste Friday, September 11: Red hook pub Rocky Sullivan’s welcomes the crew from Red Hook Lobster Pound for an unforgettable feast of crustaceans, including a 1½-lb. lobster, Jonah crab claws, corn, coleslaw Read More...
|
-
– After losing its legendary lease, Tavern on the Green declares bankruptcy. [ Diner's Journal ] – "The American way of eating has become the elephant in the room in the debate over health care." [ NYT ] – So what went Read More...
|
-
A Voce Columbus Photo: Quentin Bacon The Time Warner Center’s old Café Gray space has morphed into A Voce Columbus , a big, sleek Midtown sequel to the Flatiron original , now featuring unobstructed Central Park views, lots of polished wood Read More...
|
-
Craft Beer Week starts tomorrow. Photo: courtesy of Craft Beer Week This is a busy time, what with the start of school, health-care debates and keeping up with the whole Tavern on the Green saga , so we thought it might be a good time to remind you that Read More...
|
-
City Winery photo: Evan W. Miller Taste the best of Burgundy... from wineries in California. Raise a glass tonight with Chrystal Seals-Clifton of Santa Barbara's Brewer-Clifton and Palmina while sampling varietals such as Dolcetto 2008, Tocai Fruiliano Read More...
|
-
Allen & Delancey photo: Noah Kalina On Sunday, chef Ryan Skeen of LES New American Allen & Delancy will be preparing a nine-course, farm-to-table dinner featuring numerous proteins (goose, chicken, pork and goat) from Glenmalure Farm in Sussex, Read More...
|
-
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group announced today that a new Shake Shack will be coming to 47 Prince St, at the corner of Mulberry. This will be the fourth location for the popular, Manhattan-based burger and concrete chain. No specific Read More...
|
-
Watch soccer powerhouses Brazil and Chile go for the goal over a rodizio-style feast at Churrascaria TriBeCa tonight. Those with a dinner reservation will be able to watch the match on two giant screens while waiters wield giant skewers of beef, lamb, Read More...
|
-
Missy Robbins Photo: courtesy of A Voce A Voce soft-opens its Time Warner Center outpost today, and the pressure is on for chef Missy Robbins. Not only is she opening the new location in the same building as legendary restaurants Per Se and Masa , she’s Read More...
|
-
Following up on Eater’s posting this morning about brothers Jason and Joe Denton’s ( ‘ino , ‘inoteca ) successful bid to Community Board 2 last night, the shuttered Frederick’s Downtown on Hudson Street, which we reported Read More...
|
-
– After eight years, McDonald's has lost its "McCurry" lawsuit. [ Reuters ] – Are Cocoa Krispies really a "Smart Choice"? [ NYT ] – Food editor Sylvia Schur has died at 92. [ NYT ] – The Chicago–New Read More...
|
-
Al Bustan, the venerable Lebanese that closed last December at its 827 Third Ave. location, is set to reopen in new digs on September 17. The space it's moving into at 319 E. 53rd St. was prepped last year for newcomer Creston’s American Grill, Read More...
|
-
Murray’s Cheese celebrates “back-to-school” this week with two classes for the cheese-inclined. At Wednesday’s “Cabernet and Cow” class, learn how to pair red wine and cheese with Christie’s wine specialist Amanda Read More...
|
-
It's back. After a summer hiatus to renovate and find a chef to replace the departed Shea Gallante, the Village's vino-friendly European Cru reopens tonight with a new executive chef, Scott Reisenberg, and new tasting menus (212-529-1700; reserve Read More...
|
-
Armani/Ristorante Photo: Evan W. Miller Just in time for Fashion Week , Giorgio Armani's Armani Ristorante has tapped Roberto Deiaco (Rainbow Room) to be its new executive chef, working in conjunction with consulting chef Lorenzo Viani. Among other Read More...
|
-
-
Sake at EN Photo: Hernan F. Rodriguez EN Japanese Brasserie offers a hard-to-beat early-bird special for sake lovers. Come between 5:30–7:30 PM and enjoy three fine sakes, plus yasai chips, for $18. Choose from gems like Jokigen from Yamagata; Goriki, Read More...
|
-
Last year's Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Photo: courtesy Food Network The upcoming season is chock-full of food events, including these four to mark on your calendar: 4th Annual StarChefs.com International Chef Congress September Read More...
|
-
– Engineering craft beers that travel well. [ WSJ ] – The Nation unveils its fall food issue. [ The Nation ] – Wolfgang Puck 's involvement with the failed ".food" domain has led to a $5 million lawsuit. [ EMD ] – Read More...
|
-
Primehouse's 7-oz. steak with duck fat hash browns Photo: courtesy of the restaurant To whet appetites for his new 7-oz. sirloin, Primehouse New York 's executive chef Brian O'Donohoe is offering the 28-day-aged cut along with duck fat hash Read More...
|
-
Bar Boulud is offering picnic baskets for those watching the Met's free shows in Lincoln Center Plaza. photo: Ryan Charles Taste Friday, September 4–Monday, September 7: Hit a high note with Bar Boulud and the Metropolitan Opera during the Opera’s Read More...
|
-
Oceana Photo: Hernan F. Rodriguez The liquor license for the reinvented Oceana came through last week, and the seafooder is toasting the occasion with some intriguing cocktails. The signature Oceana ($14), for example, blends vodka infused with fjallagros Read More...
|
-
Bia Garden Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Hidden behind the take-out counter of LES Vietnamese Bia Garden, through its walk-in refrigerator, lies an urban jungle with pale wooden tables, exposed brick covered by flora and more fresh greenery hung from Read More...
|
-
– The economy hasn't stopped new restaurants, just caused them to rethink their plans. [ NYT ] – Inside the end of a restaurant. [ SF Chronicle ] – Luring families with things like free food for tykes. [ WSJ ] – To celebrate Read More...
|
-
The US Open is in full swing, and our own Tim Zagat was recently out on the town with one of its stars, Jelena Jankovic. For those heading out to Arthur Ashe Stadium, there's a whole a volley of options available for snacking. James Beard award–winning Read More...
|
-
Yerba Buena Perry Photo: Hernan F. Rodriguez Latin kitchen Yerba Buena didn’t feel it was right to keep the fiesta limited to the East Village, so chef Julian Medina and partner Chris Gilman opened a second location across town. It’s not an Read More...
|
|
|
|