Archive for 'Grub/Spirits'

Padoca Bakery, Master of Many Things on the UES

Padoca Bakery, Master of Many Things on the UES

The Upper East Side is home to a bevy of coffee chains and diners but a finding a specialty bakery and cafe was a bit of a challenge just some 18 months ago, before the arrival [...]

Exki, Relaunching Fresh Fare For Fit New York

Exki, Relaunching Fresh Fare For Fit New York

Since opening in Brussels in 2001, more than 80 locations of Exki have sprouted around the world. New York City's only location on 28th and Madison is now re-opened and re-branded, fresh to feast for [...]

Samui, A Brand New Reason to Visit Ft. Greene

Samui, A Brand New Reason to Visit Ft. Greene

Newly opened Fort Greene restaurant Samui brings the best of Northern Thailand into Brooklyn. [...]

Upper West Done Right at TESSA

Upper West Done Right at TESSA

At Upper West Side restaurant Tessa, Chef Eric Cope meshes French and Italian influence together to yield a modern Mediterranean style. Meatballs meets Moroccan, with a touch of duck, steak frites and some of the best [...]

At Rocco Steakhouse, It’s the Little Things That Matter

At Rocco Steakhouse, It’s the Little Things That Matter

The Flatiron District is known for a great many restaurants, but a steakhouse isn't necessarily one of them. With Rocco Steakhouse, now open, perhaps it's time to take note. [...]

The Re-Review: Swine

The Re-Review: Swine

In our latest Re-Review, we return to visit West Village neighborhood haunt Swine where craft beers, tap wines and mixed drinks are used to wash down heapings of pork, marrow and an assortment of meats/ [...]

Drexler’s, Avenue A’s Answer to ‘Where to Have Brunch’

Drexler’s, Avenue A’s Answer to ‘Where to Have Brunch’

The recently launched weekend brunch at Drexler's carries the same understated confidence as sister spot Boulton & Watt just a few doors down. And they've got Black Seed Bagels to satisfy your every craving. [...]

The Munkey Proves Royal in Kips Bay

The Munkey Proves Royal in Kips Bay

The Royal Munkey comes to a relatively quiet Kips Bay street corner but meshes classic cocktail bar with European-inspired Indian fare in a way that makes it a destination worthy restaurant. [...]

Blue Dog Kitchen Bar, Casually Charming in Hell’s Kitchen

Blue Dog Kitchen Bar, Casually Charming in Hell’s Kitchen

Though other places nearby are more likely to steal the headlines, Blue Dog Kitchen Bar is a warm place that does everything just right and is equally as deserving of praise. [...]

Ariel’s Latin Bistro, Slinging Cocktails & Tapas to the LES

Ariel’s Latin Bistro, Slinging Cocktails & Tapas to the LES

Affixed to the corner of Clinton and East Houston Streets sits Ariel’s Latin Bistro, an authentic tapas-centric restaurant built around the tenets of flavorful small plates and strong delicious drinks. [...]