Cheap Eats, Asian Fusion, Notable Chef, Burgers http://socialeatz.com/ 232 East 53rd St – Midtown East Social Eatz is a moderately priced Asian Fusion/Comfort Food eatery owned by Top Chef contestant Angelo Sosa. They recently won Eater’s Top Burger in America … Continue reading →
We have waited a ridiculous amount of time to go to Minetta Tavern. That is thanks to their former reservation system or lack thereof. Now that they’ve automated to Open Table, reservations are a breeze. And we’ll be going there … Continue reading →
This is a recipe I’ve now tried a few times and had a chance to modify. The dredging in flour/spice rub makes these superior to any I’ve made before. Refrigeration for 1 hour with the rub is also key. But … Continue reading →
bar/restaurant, pub, gastro-pub http://www.thewrennyc.com/ 344 Bowery – Soho The Wren is located on the old Sala space, RIP. And it is a welcome change. The Wren is owned by the team from Wilfie & Nell, a lovely little spot in … Continue reading →
We waited so long to try the Meatball Shop that yet another location opened close to home! We went to the Greenwich Ave. location in the West Village and opted to try it at lunchtime. We arrived right at opening … Continue reading →
By SAM SIFTON Published: December 27, 2011 FOLLOWING is a list of my favorite new restaurants among those that I reviewed in 2011, before stepping down as critic in October. It suggests a strong year for smart-casual cooking, the sort of … Continue reading →
