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Pearl & Ash Combines Small Plates with a Large Wine List
Pearl & Ash Serves Small Plates Under $16 on The Bowery
Pearl & Ash features a five-section menu (raw, small, fish, meat and vegetables) with a focus on modern and international fusion, presented in small plates ranging from $3-$16. read more
Cupcakes and Clothing: Spoil Your Favorite Mom-To-Be With Baked By Melissa
Shower Your Favorite Mom To Be With Cupcakes and Clothing From Baked By Melissa
There are two things guaranteed to make any mom-to-be-swoon: Mini-cupcakes and onesies. And thanks to Baked By Melissa’s ridiculously cute celebration boxes, you can help your favorite mama bear calm her sugar cravings and get a head start on her wee one’s wardrobe in a snap. read more
ABC Kitchen’s Adjacent Latin Counterpart Opens in Flatiron
ABC Cocina Replaces Pipa in Flatiron’s ABC Carpet & Home
Jean-George Vongerichten’s ABC Cocina offers jalapeño margaritas, sangria, and tapas made with seasonal ingredients from the Union Square Greenmarket. read more
Bonjour: French-Inspired Lafayette Opens in NoHo
Andrew Carmellini and Team Open Lafayette, a Grand Cafe and Bakery
Renowned restaurateurs Andrew Carmellini, Josh Picard and Luke Ostrom (the same masterminds behind Locanda Verde and The Dutch) just opened the long-awaited and gut-renovated Lafayette, a bi-level 150-seat grand cafe and bakery. read more
Candy Land: Sugar Factory American Brasserie Makes Its East Coast Debut
We’re Sweet on the Las Vegas Import Sugar Factory American Brasserie
The Sugar Factory American Brasserie is a 3,000-square-foot candy emporium and restaurant boasting a large menu of eats, sweets and treats in the center of the Meatpacking District. read more
World Tour: Clarkson Brings Seasonal European Fare To The West Village
Georges Forgeois’ Clarkson Serves Internationally-Inspired Cuisine and Inventive Cocktails
Over the last few years, a number of restaurants have called the corner space at 225 Varick Street home, but we have a feeling the spot’s newest resident, Clarkson, is here to stay. Especially considering the dream team behind this newest eatery.
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Into the Wild: Farm-to-Table Pizza Makes Its Mark on the West Village
Wild Pizza Serves Gluten-Free and Farm-Fresh Pizza
It’s no secret that we love pizza. But with bikini season looming, indulging in a slice (or two) may not always seem like the best idea. No need to fret; thanks to Wild, a recently opened farm-to-table restaurant in the West Village, you can have your pie and eat it too.
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Gluten Free Goodies
Jennifer Esposito Brings Health-Conscious Treats To The East Village
Those with gluten, lactose and other dietary allergies looking to satisfy a sweet tooth often end up empty-handed, but Jennifer’s Way Bakery in the East Village looks to change that by thinking outside the tastes-like-cardboard-box. read more
Talk of the Town: WD-50 Chef Wylie Dufresne Unveils Alder
Alder, the second restaurant from Wylie Dufresne, opens in the East Village
When the renowned pioneer of molecular gastronomy and multi-course tasting menus decides to open a casual neighborhood pub, what can you expect? Say hello to Alder, where WD-50‘s Chef Wylie Dufresne and Executive Chef Jon Bignelli conjured up a sharable menu of surprising sweet and savory combinations for drinks, dinner and dessert. read more
Heard It Through The Grape Vine: Introducing The Jade Hotel’s Newest Eatery
Grape and Vine Offers Fresh-pressed Juices, Cocktails And Market Fresh Meals
We’ve come to expect trendy venues and creative menus from restaurateur Fredrick Lesort (of Plein Sud and Buddha Bar fame), but his latest, Grape & Vine, located in Greenwich Village’s new The Jade Hotel is one for the ages—and all hours, offering three meals a day in addition to lounge, late night, and weekend brunch menus. read more
Anything But Ordinary: Meet Hudson Common, NYC’s Newest Beer Hall
Head to Hudson Common for Local Brews, Soda Shop Cocktails and Inventive Eats Priced Under $16
Looking for the perfect bar to watch March Madness, sip on craft beers, and enjoy some inventive treats à la kale caeser salad? We thought so. Well, you can find it all at Hudson Common, the recently opened beer hall and burger joint located off lobby of the Hudson Hotel. read more
Slide Offers Mini Burgers With Big Taste
At Slide, A Food Network Star Serves Sliders, Shakes, and Cannoli with a Twist
Sometimes, bigger isn’t always better. And Food Network’s Iron Chef and Chopped winner Madison Cowan is out to prove it with the menu at Slide, a new restaurant in Greenwich Village specializing in mini burgers, spiked milkshakes, and cannoli.
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Power of Three: Italian-American Restaurant Carbone Opens in the Village
The Torrisi Team Is At It Again, Serving Up Classic Italian-American Dishes At Carbone
Carbone—the latest Italian-American restaurant from renowned team Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick of Nolita’s Torrisi Italian Specialities and Parm fame—tosses all rules out the window. read more
Hidden Gem: Wise Men Opens On The Bowery
Count on the Bowery’s Wise Men for Strong Cocktails and Savory Small Plates
It’s not easy to spot the entrance to Wise Men, a new bar and restaurant anonymously concealed behind a storefront-size vintage photo, but it’s definitely worth searching for. And once you turn the unique water valve handle to step inside, you’ll immediately be transported to a bygone era. read more
World-Class Cocktails Take Center Stage at The Dead Rabbit
The Dead Rabbit Brings Old-Time Taste to the Financial District
The Dead Rabbit pays homage to New York’s 19th century Irish influence. Sounds stiff? The two-story space is anything but, except for a historically-accurate cocktail list with more than 70 cocktails that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. read more
Top Chef’s Hung Huynh Takes Orders at The General
EMM Group’s Newest Restaurant Serves Modern Asian Cuisine With a Twist on the Bowery
Fresh off of his seafood success at Catch, Top Chef winner Hung Huynh has headed east, serving modern Asian cuisine at The General, the EMM Group’s newest restaurant. read more
Not Your Typical Taqueria: Salvation Taco Heats Up Murray Hill
An inside look at Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield’s Taqueria
Salvation Taco stays true April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman’s successful formula: it’s a fun bar with great food. read more
Blossom Into A Healthy New Year
Kick Off 2013 The Healthy Way at Blossom Du Jour
It’s the New Year, which means a lot of us have vowed to eat better. For many, that means cleaner eating, less meat, and less of an impact on the planet. And what better place to help hang on to our healthy resolution than Blossom Du Jour. The rapidly growing fast-food restaurant (which opened a third location opened in Hell’s Kitchen this summer) is all vegan, so you won’t see any meat, dairy or egg products.
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High Steaks: Arlington Club Reinvents The Wheel
Laurent Tourondel and Tao Group Bring a Spruced Up Steakhouse to the UES
What happens when Laurent Tourondel sets out to “reinvent the steakhouse?” Two words: Arlington Club, a new collaboration between the BLT-famed chef and TAO Group. read more
Cake Pop 101
Learn to Bake (Or Cook) Like A Pro at The Institute of Culinary Education
Cake pops. They’re adorable, bite sized, and surprisingly difficult to make. (Successfully icing a tiny ball on a stick is much harder than it looks!) So in order to perfectly master the technique behind this latest dessert craze, I decided to get some help from the pros at The Institute of Culinary Education. read more
New and Improved: Payard Returns to the UES
FP Patisserie Opens on The Upper East Side
It’s official: Payard has finally made its return to the UES. On Thursday morning, Francois Payard opened the doors to FP Patisserie, located steps away from the original Payard Patisserie, which was shuttered in 2009. read more
Sushi Masaru: Where Bond St. Meets Chelsea
Sushi Masaru Opens in Chelsea
What happens when a former Bond St. chef (Henry Yang) and Sushi Samba chef (Kenji Zenshosushi) join forces? Enter Sushi Masaru, Chelsea’s newest Japanese hotspot, where the fish is flow in daily from Hawaii and Tokyo’s Stukiji Market.
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LeChurro Brings Fried Dough and Cocoa To The UES
LeChurro Opens on the Upper East Side
Get ready Upper East Siders, there’s a new sweet spot in town. And it’s dishing out churros and hot chocolate. LeChurro is a one-stop fried dough shop dishing out the Spanish specialty four different ways.
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All About Oatmeal
Oatmeals in Greenwich Village Puts A Fun Spin on Healthy Snacks
Oatmeal lovers, rejoice! Your favorite breakfast staple just got a major makeover thanks to OatMeals, a Greenwich Village bakery and café dishing out dressed-up versions of steel-cut oats.
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Let’s Do Brunch
Principessa Kicks Off Brunch With A $15 Pizza and Prosecco Pairing
Breakfast pizza and Prosecco. Can you think of a better way to kick off your weekend? We didn’t think so. Especially when you can get the aforementioned pairing for 15 dollars. Where, you ask? Simply head to Principessa, a chic little Italian oasis in SoHo.
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Say Cheese! Murray’s Opens A New Bar on Bleecker
Murray's Cheese Bar Comes To Greenwich Village
Good news cheese lovers: Murray’s Cheese, New York’s most famed fromagerie, has added a sit-down resto to its dairy enterprise. Meet Murray’s Cheese Bar, located just a few doors down from the brand’s flagship store on Bleecker Street. read more
Vegan Divas Brings Healthy Desserts (And Low-Cal Doughnuts!) To The UES
Vegan Divas Opens on The Upper East Side
Healthy desserts? Yes please! Thanks to Vegan Divas, a recently opened bakery on the Upper East Side, you can have your cake and not feel bad about it.
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Swag Bags! Four Perfect Subscriptions For The Health Obsessed
Our Four Favorite Health-Centric Delivery Services
Nothing beats getting a package in the mail, but what about a box full of healthy surprises to keep you looking and feeling your best? Sign us up! From snacks, to beauty products, to pet care, we’ve rounded up our four favorite subscription services. read more
Garden Party: Château Cherbuliez Opens in Chelsea
Château Cherbuliez Opens in the limelight marketplace
Craving a taste of southern France? Well, no need to book at trip to Saint-Tropez just yet. Simply head to Château Cherbuliez, a newly opened wine bar and brasserie, serving up a touch of Parisian charm in the Flatiron District.
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Paper Magazine’s Super (Duper) Market Comes To The MPD
Paper Magazine Launches A Pop-Up Grocery Store With Target and American Express
S’Mores, sno-balls, and macaroons, oh my! Those are just some of the gourmet goodies you can sample at this weekend’s Super (Duper) Market, a food-centric pop-up shop sponsored by Paper Magazine, American Express, and Target.
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Michael White’s New Pizza Place Serves Up Gourmet Pies (Until 3 a.m.!)
Nicoletta In The East Village Dishes Out Gourmet Pizzas Until 3 am
From renowned chef (and Wisconsin native) Michael White comes Nicoletta, a not-so-typical pizza place located in the heart of the East Village. The recently opened spot—it officially welcomed diners last month—features ten unique pizzas on a thick (but not too thick) crust.
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Take A Dip: Forbidden Fruit Opens In The West Village
Forbidden Fruit NYC Offers Chocolate Covered Fruit In The West Village
Sugar cravings and swimsuit season can mean big trouble, but one new West Village sweet shop is offering the perfect solution. Meet Forbidden Fruit NYC, a bite-size dessert destination specializing in one thing: Chocolate covered fruit. read more
Azure by Allegretti: A Shore Thing
Azure by Allegretti at Revel Brings A Taste of The Riviera To the Jersey Shore
Fine dining in Atlantic City can be a gamble, but thanks to Azure by Allegretti at Revel, you may soon be saying “oui” to dinner at the Jersey Shore.
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Get Cooking: Four Perfect July 4th Recipes!
4 Recipes for July 4th
Looking to plan the perfect Fourth of July party? How about wowing your guests with John DeLucie’s gourmet burger recipe. Or, perhaps, a summer inspired lobster roll courtesy of The Highliner? Click through our gallery and learn how to whip up our favorite American dishes (and cocktails!), before you fire up that grill! read more
Schmackary’s Brings Specialty Cookies (And Milk!) To Hell’s Kitchen
Schmackary's Gives Cookies And Milk A Major Makeover
Ready to take your cookie experience to the next level? Head to Schmackary’s, a recently opened bakeshop that’s giving the classic American dessert a major makeover.
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Raise The Roof: Hôtel Americano’s Poolside Grill Is Open
Hotel Americano's Grill at La Piscine Is Open To The Public
If you haven’t yet penciled in a visit to Grupo Habita’s Hotel Americano—the boutique hotel opened up in Chelsea last September—here’s some extra incentive: Sweeping city views, light Mediterranean bites, and a four-foot deep swimming pool surrounded by butterfly chairs and white daybeds. That’s right: The Grill at La Piscine is now open to the public.
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Pip, Pip, Hooray! Gluten Free Goodies On The Upper East Side
Pip's Place Dishes Out Gluten Free Goodies
No gluten? No problem! Enter Pip’s Place, a stylishly elegant “Gluten Free Cakery” now open on the Upper East Side. read more
Fatty ‘Cue: A Veritable Explosion of Food
Spice Up BBQ Season at Fatty 'Cue
Grilling season is in full swing, which means you may be looking for a slightly more exciting kind of BBQ. And I must admit: If I were locked away for good and my last meal had to come from the famed Carmine street smoke house Fatty ‘Cue, I’d go happily. read more
Roll Up: Sushi Samba Introduces Quinoa Temaki!
Sushi Samba Introduces Quinoa Temaki Hand Rolls
Sushi Samba updates its sushi selection with quinoa rolls. Yes, that’s right, the Peruvian super food takes the place of rice. Why didn’t anyone think of this earlier? read more
Throw A Perfect Dinner Party With Kitchit.com
Kitchit.com Offers Bespoke Dinners at Home Starting at $40
So you love to entertain at home but hate being stuck in the kitchen. If only there was a Top Chef available to give you a hand… Well darlings, your prayers have been answered thanks to a new online service called Kitchit, which came to New York on Tuesday after successfully launching in Cali last year. read more
Bake a Perfect Cupcake at Butter Lane!
At Butter Lane's "Cupcakes 101" Cooking Class, You Can Learn To Bake Like a Pro
Baking is fun, but the leftover mess? Not so much. Especially when cocktails are involved. Well, thanks to Butter Lane’s cupcake making classes you can have your cupcake and drink bubbly too… sans the dreaded cleanup. read more
Serafina Opens in the MPD (With a “You Must Be 21″ Dessert Menu to Boot!)
Serafina Opens a 7th NYC Restaurant in the Meatpacking District
It’s never difficult finding a scene-y spot along the Meatpacking District’s cobble stone streets, but what if you’re looking to grab a meal without all of the hoopla? Enter Serafina’s newest haunt, tucked away on the corner of Little West 12th and 9th Avenue. read more
Veg Out: The Cinnamon Snail Comes to NYC!
The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck Offers Vegan, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian Goodies on the Go
The Cinnamon Snail food truck sure isn’t moving at a snail’s pace. The popular vegan lunch truck, which used to call Hoboken home, is now planting its roots in Manhattan. The restaurant on wheels recently started camping out at three different city locations (Midtown West, Flatiron and Wall Street) and this week is planning to add even more NYC days to its schedule.
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Cinco Perfect Spots to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo!
5 Perfect Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
No need to head south of the border to find a perfect Cinco de Mayo fiesta. NYC will be hosting a slew of parties on May 5th, with plenty of tacos, margaritas, salsa dancing, and even a sombrero and mustache party to boot. Below, find 5 celebrations you won’t want to miss, whether you’re looking to shake it with a mariachi band, throw back a flight of tequila, or a indulge in a swanky celeb scene. read more
Fancy a Swanye West? Head to RYU (Scott Disick’s Latest Venture)
Scott Disick Teams Up with Fatty Crab and Fatty Cue Owners to Launch Ryu in the Meatpacking District
From the folks who brought you the campy Malay destinations Fatty Crab and Fatty Cue comes RYU, an eatery that’s a tad more upscale and, oh yeah, it’s co-founded by reality TV star Scott Disick. read more
Introducing Ken and Cook: NoLita’s Newest Brasserie
Ken and Cook offers a classic American dining experience in Brasserie inspired Digs
You’ve probably wondered what’s been cooking at 19 Kenmare, previously home to the popular Italian bistro, Travertine, which closed last summer. Mystery solved: meet Ken and Cook, the new kid on Kenmare’s block (it officially opened on Friday). And we think this little gem has staying power. read more
Easy Eating Green: Foragers City Market and Table Brings Farm Fresh Food to Chelsea
Foragers City Grocer's New Chelsea Location Offers Local, Organic Produce, and a Market-to-Table Restaurant
Spring has sprung, which means there’s no better time to enjoy some farm fresh food. And now that Foragers City Grocer has a new, larger outpost in Chelsea—the spot’s first location opened in DUMBO 6 years ago—we can’t think of a better place to stock up. The new digs also boast Forager’s City Table, a market-to-table restaurant that welcomed diners last week. read more
Perfect Pies: Ribalta Dishes Out Pizza 25 Ways
Ribalta Offers 25 Different Types of Pizza Served in Sleek, Modern Digs
Get ready to kiss your favorite pizza spot goodbye. Meet Ribalta, a new East Village eatery that takes pizza making to a whole new level. In fact, the space also doubles as NYC’s first and only Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli—a renowned pizza university straight from Italy. read more
Back to School: Eataly Launches La Scuola Grande
Eataly Introduces a New Cooking Classroom, La Scuola Grande, and Pranzo Restaurant
Eataly has officially expanded with La Scuola Grande: a newer, larger classroom that seats 40 guests (double the size of the original La Scuola di Eataly). The space will also double as Eataly’s seventh restaurant named Pranzo—a lunch-only spot offering a two to three-course prix fixe menu for $25, with cooking demos included. read more
Meatball Obsessed? Now You Can Get Your Fix On The Go
Meatball Obsession is Open in Greenwich Village
Daniel Mancini’s Meatball Obsession in Greenwich Village dishes out all-natural meatballs (in portable little cups) from a sleek, walk-up window. read more
