Restaurants

Balade
Breaking Bread at Balade

For Balade, safely reintroducing its homemade Lebanese cuisine is its top priority in light of…

The Samuel Rises From The Ashes Of CLOU

Jonathan Berntsen is one of those chefs who made the most out of a terrible…

Following Tragedy and the Pandemic – Tribeca’s Kitchen Returns

New year, new menu, same culture – the neighborhood favorite Tribeca’s Kitchen returns. After a…

Oniro Taverna & Lounge, a Mesmerizing Authentic Greek Restaurant

When traveling isn’t a possibility, Oniro Taverna & Lounge takes you away from your daily…

Reignite your Romance at Prime 1024

This Italian Steakhouse in Roslyn, NY has created an indoor dining setup that allows for…

Suculent: Cooking The Soul of Barcelona

Barcelona is one in a million in many ways. It’s one of those few cities…

Paco Morales: The Chef of History

Like a culinary Indiana Jones, Paco Morales recovers, studies and shapes a new epicurean language…

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Murray’s Cheese Bar Provides Comfort in LIC

Experience the comforts of Murray’s Cheese Bar, the legendary cheese shop’s new flagship store offering…

Cooking Through the Pandemic – An Interview with Executive Chef James Waters

The Seasons Restaurant, the locally-focused culinary heart of the Four Seasons Aviara in Carlsbad,CA ,…

Noreetuh : Upgraded Hawaiian Fare in NYC’s East Village

Though Noreetuh has been around the East Village since 2015, I’ve only made it to…

How a Two Michelin-Starred Restaurant Takes Service To A Higher Level

As trends and demands in the hospitality industry change as rapidly as the seasons, restaurants…

Nordic Fall Flavors at Manhattan’s Aquavit Restaurant

Izabela Jay checks out the romantic outdoor setting and impressive Nordic fall flavors at Aquavit,…

The Golden Paella of Soccarat NYC

I thought I experienced authentic Spanish cuisine prior to dining at New York’s Soccarat Restaurant,…

Meritage Wine Bar – Coastal and Mediterranean Influences in Long Island

Izabela Jay visits Meritage Wine Bar in Nassau, Long Island, and comes away reminded of…

Mayanoki – New York City’s Only Sustainably Sourced Omakase Sushi Restaurant

As someone who was embarrassed when I pulled out homemade sushi rolls out of my…

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Bottino – Italian Restaurant in New York’s Chelsea Art Gallery Area

Dining at Bottino in the West Chelsea Highline neighborhood is a worthwhile experience. First note…

Popular Seafood Boil Restaurant Crosses the Hudson with a Jersey City Outpost

In just the handful of years since the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza in downtown Jersey…

Boqueria Dupont: Authentic Spanish Fare in DC

Boqueria Dupont restaurant brings the deeply rooted flavors of Barcelona to Washington DC.  A destination…

Canard à la Presse by Chef Ulrik Jepsen from Restaurant À L’aise in Oslo

Since the opening, À L’aise has been lauded for bringing a high level of classic…

Andrew Clatworthy of TRIO: Know Your Guests

For the 35-year old English chef Andrew Clatworthy, knowing and understanding his guests is alpha and omega, and it’s the foundation for his no waste, locally based cuisine at TRIO Restaurant

Lot 15 Midtown’s Modern Lounge for Cocktails and Bites

Stir it, shake it, build it, fortify it then pair it with an insane turkey…

Amali, Midtown’s Destination for Sustainable and Local Mediterranean Food.

Head to Amali’s to experience the Mediterranean way of life in Midtown East, New York.…

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Lumaca, Murray Hill’s Destination for Coastal Italian Dining.

Lumaca, Murray Hill’s latest destination for simply delicious coastal Italian cuisine. Located inside the hip…

Two Michelin Star Restaurant Jordnær in Copenhagen: A Love Story

A former gang enforcer found the right path in life through unconditional love toward his wife and gastronomy and created a two Michelin-star restaurant.

2 New Sophisticated Lounges Elevate the Midtown Manhattan Bar Scene

Two new bars have opened in Gotham that are both befitting of a lounge that…

Bajan Bites: A Culinary Caribbean Vacation in Barbados

Island resorts can leave impressions that are more than favorable, but often fleeting when the…

Savida, New Mediterranean Restaurant in the Heart of Tribeca

Four friends, the most beautiful platter of mezze and bread, glasses of pinot noir, stringed…

Mathew Leong Dreams Of Bocuse d’Or

Mathew Leong’s goal is to become the youngest chef to have ever made it all the way to the Bocuse d’Or finals in Lyon.

Skylark NYC Shares Unique Wintry Recipes

Skylark NYC Shares Unique Wintry Recipes Winter often calls for nourishing soups, hearty casseroles and…

Holiday Essentials: Three Questions for Chef Nick Stellino

Now that the holidays are here in full force, it’s time for some quick tips…

5 Must-Try Restaurants When Visiting Provence

It should come as no surprise that the “rosé mecca” of the world would also…

Asset | Modern Eatery Buzzing the Upper West Side

Asset, the new modern restaurant buzzing the Upper West Side. The cousin to Tessa, Asset…

Fall into Peppi’s Cellar for a Classy Night Out in NYC

Head to Peppi’s Cellar cocktail lounge featuring jazz tunes in the basement of Nolita’s Gran Tivoli,…

Silver Light Tavern, Williamsburg’s “New” Classic Tavern

Special takes of gastro-pub bites like dry-aged burgers, butter-nut squash, perogies and fish chips are…

Grilled Leeks with Parsley Puree by Chef Jonas Mikkelsen

A mere one hour drive from Copenhagen you’ll find one of the most idyllic and…

Bésame from Steamboat Springs, Colorado gets fancy at NYC’s James Beard House

It had been sometime since I had attended a dinner at the James Beard House.…

Gran Tivoli, Nolita’s New “Ripper” Eatery

September nights in Nolita New York should include cocktails at Peppi’s Cellar followed by  a…

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The Wayfarer – Where Modern American Fare Gets Done Right

The Wayfarer restaurant nestled beneath the Quin Hotel in Midtown Manhattan features contemporary American fare…

Culinary Director Matt Aita Shares His Beat on Little Beet Table

At the forefront of nutritious healthy cuisine, culinary director Matthew Aita shares his beat on the Little…

Little Beet Table Indulges Your Well Being

Indulge in your well being  at  Little Beet Table or LBT, a 100% gluten-free haven…

Dimora Ulmo Ristorante in Matera: Cuisine and Art in a Paleolithic Setting

In the labyrinth of alleys that lead to unexpected turns amidst ancient stone houses and cave dwellings dating back from the Paleolithic or better known as Old Stone Age, you arrive to the 18th-century Palazzo Torraca (Torraca Palace) where Dimora Ulmo Ristorante is settled in. It is an elegant building previously owned by the Ulmo Family, one of the richest and aristocratic families in the city, flanked by the traditional dwellings of the Sassi of Matera, taking part in the distinctive layout of Matera.

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Polished Brunch at Temple Court

City Hall, a neighborhood for jury duty assemblers and wedding licenses. Brunch is a distant…

Upgrade for UPRIGHT – West Village Brew House Revamps

There are a couple of things you can be certain of when visiting the West…

Food, Fire, Music—Catching up With Chef Roger Mooking

Trinidad-born, Canadian-raised Chef Roger Mooking finds inspiration everywhere he travels. That inspiration doesn’t just find its way into his cooking—it’s also given some unique flavor to his music.

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Seas the Day, Lamia’s Fish Market is Open

Lamia’s Fish Market settles in the East Village causing a wave of culinary interest in…

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STK Downtown Rooftop Serves More than Skyline Views

Every New York summer night should consist of prime steak, Rosé and a chic rooftop – STK Downtown Rooftop is ready for you.

Home-made Ravioli from Italy with Love: Villa Pizzini

Ever dreamed of leaving the hustle and bustle of your insane city-life and buying an…

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The Beach is Open for Bites, Booze and More at Dream Downtown

When the Rockaways and Hamptons aren’t an option, fear not The Beach at The Dream Downtown is here. Catch those gleaming summer rays and level up a typical beach trip at The Beach at Dream Downtown, now open for Summer 2019.

A Labor of Love: South Carolina Restaurant Terra is Curing Ham in House (And yes, it’s worth it.)

The team at Terra, in Columbia, South Carolina, is curing its own ham in house. A truly delicious labor of love.

Sensory Tease on the Celebrity EDGE Cruise line

Tired of the stress of trying to plan a vacation with all the changing variables such as where to go, what to do, where to eat? The release of the cruise line ship Celebrity EDGE takes away those variable by providing the ultimate desired experience for the five senses.

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New York Rooftops to Visit This Summer

Beaming bright blue skies are shining on the Big Apple and bringing the long awaited summer season. Welcome to rooftop season in New York City. Here are the best rooftops to visit this summer.

You’re Always Home at Cibo e Vino’s Italian Eatery

Upper Westside’s Cibo e Vino has married eating fantastic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with making you feel right at home.

It’s Soft Shell Crab Season! South Carolina Restaurants Serving Up Crab Dishes

Soft Shell Crab season is in full swing in South Carolina. We love soft shell crabs so much, this time of year feels like the holidays to us! If you will be in the area anytime this summer, you need to know where to go to get a great crab dish. Here are some favorite places to enjoy this seasonal delicacy. After all, it only comes once a year!

NYC’s Infamous Bistro Goes Beyond Roasted Chicken

Infamous Bistro goes beyond chicken and devotes its menu to new American cuisine using seasonal, local ingredients to offer innovative, soulful dishes.

The Pastry Chefs Behind The Conrad Dublin’s Tea Time

Let Pastry Chef Brizaida Hernandez and Michelin Star Chef Eddie Benghanem take you on an unforgettable journey at Conrad Dublin’s Tea Time.

Fast-Casual Huevos Tacos Brings Playful Tacos to Denver’s South Broadway

The previous Morning Collective space has been taken over by Huevos Tacos, serving up all-day breakfast tacos, playful flavor combination, signature cocktails, wine and beer and even a delivery option.

Poulet Sans Tête : New York City’s Elevated Rotisserie Chicken Service

Poulet Sans Tête offers NYC’s Lower Manhattan a delicious rotisserie chicken pick-up and delivery service that will keep store-bought birds in the display case.

Denver Gets a New French Bistro and Bakery

French food is not the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of the Denver food scene. But that doesn’t me we we aren’t in want of a great French bistro! Thankfully, we don’t have to wish anymore, because Le French is here.

Jerusalem Mediterranean Chef’s Table-Kosher in Las Vegas

I figured I’d order a Greek salad when my husband said we were going to…

Where to Get Great Tacos in Alexandria, Virginia

Whether you’re looking for a Pueblan double-tortilla taco or a formal dinner, Alexandria , Virginia becomes a go-to destination for these aromatic grilled tortillas.