Abistro
One thing I love about going to BAM (Brooklyn Acadamy of Music) in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, in addition to the...
Mezze Sampling Plate
It’s funny how sometimes the simplest things can trip you up. I have been trying to decide on a craving...
Concord Fizz
Peter Hoffman’s new East Village restaurant, Back Forty, doesn’t disappoint. The atmosphere fits both the neighborhood and the concept. Referring...
Breaded & Fried Mushrooms
Thomas Beisl is blessed with the perfect location — directly across BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, and two blocks away...
Fried Honeyed Eggplant
When Tides opened last July, I had heard good reviews but didn’t put it on the top of my list...
Asparagus Home Fries
Little Owl is the charming new restaurant in the West Village helmed by chef Joey Campanaro, who was formerly at...
Napa Cabbage Cole Slaw
It’s amazing how a chef’s name can carry so much weight. I have fond memories of chef Allison Vines-Rushing’s cooking...
Soufflé de Aguacate (Avocado Soufflé)
At a festive Cinco de Mayo preview dinner celebrating Hass Avocados from Mexico, executive chef Julian Medina at Zócalo prepared...
Laing (shredded taro leaves cooked in coconut milk & spices)
Note: Since the publication of this article, the East Village branch of Krystal’s is closed. Check out the Woodside...
Quickly Sautéed Escarole w/ Slab Bacon
Jimmy’s has the good intention of aspiring to be a gastropub, and I think chef-owner Jimmy Carbone is really trying...
