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October 24, 2012
“Wolf's Blood and The Third Man”
Can you howl like a wolf? Well, now might be the time to practice if you can't. Edi & the Wolf chefs Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban are getting in the Halloween spirit with the Wolf's Blood, a blood-red cocktail made with rye whiskey, ...
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Posted: October 24, 2012 - 1:45 pm
“The Curry Club at Jones Wood Foundry”
The Curry Club, dedicated to the exploration of the myriad iterations of this lusciously spiced dish, will debut at Jones Wood Foundry, Monday, Nov. 5. Jason Hicks, chef/ co-owner of the Upper East Side food driven pub, and Saira Malhotra, fo ...
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Posted: October 24, 2012 - 1:23 pm
“The Quarter Now Open”
Jason Avery, formerly of Pera, has just opened his own place, The Quarterwith another Pera alumnus, sommelier Hakan Atkas. His American menu includes Taylor Bay Scallops wrapped with tuna, pickled shiitake, cucumber, wasabi and mustard oil, Foie G ...
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Posted: October 24, 2012 - 1:21 pm
October 17, 2012
“Urban Space Meatpacking Market”
If there is one thing that you don’t see a lot of in this city, it’s extra, empty space. Everywhere you look, there is something new popping up – there are even food vendors starting “pop-up” shops all around town. Ne ...
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Posted: October 17, 2012 - 2:48 pm
October 11, 2012
“In the Mood for Filipino Food? Check Out Jeepney”
The team who brought the Filipino food trend to the forefront, with its critically acclaimed restaurant—Maharlika Filipino Moderno--opens the doors to a new family-style Filipino gastropub, JEEPNEY. This quick- service East Village eatery ta ...
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Posted: October 11, 2012 - 4:41 pm
“New York Magazine's 21 Things To Eat (and drink) This Fall”
I love this slideshow/list from the folks at NY Mag, which takes you through the 21 edible wonders that still await this fall including new sp ...
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Posted: October 11, 2012 - 12:34 pm
“New Eats On Our Radar”
You've waited at Pok Pok, dished at Mission Chinese, and loved it at Calliope. You know where to eat next. We know you do. But here are a few spots you may not have thought of with new chefs, new seasonal menus, and new specials&nb ...
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Posted: October 11, 2012 - 11:43 am
October 4, 2012
“il Buco Cheesemaker Week with Renato Brancaleoni”
il Buco & il Buco Alimentari & Vineria are proud to announce a week in NY with artisan cheesemaker Renato Brancaleoni of Roncofreddo in Emilia Romagna.
Renato treats each of his handcrafted pecorino cheeses with a specific blend of ...
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Posted: October 4, 2012 - 2:48 pm
October 3, 2012
“The Train Station to open at The McKitrick Hotel”
I’m a huge fan of Sleep No More, at the McKitrick Hotel. If you’ve not been, you’re missing out on one of the most thrilling, haunting, and mesmerizing interactive theater experiences of your lifetime. A riff on Macbeth that comb ...
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Posted: October 3, 2012 - 4:02 pm
October 1, 2012
“Monday Night Pig Feasts at Bocca”
Starting Monday, October 8, and continuing every Monday thereafter for dinner, Bocca's executive chef James Corona—formerly of Pó, San Domenico, and Bouley—will pay homage to the pig and celebrate its many flavors with an except ...
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Posted: October 1, 2012 - 2:38 pm