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Tofu House Warms the Body and Soul – Review of BCD Tofu House
BY BETH KAISERMAN 5 W 32nd St New York, 10001 (212) 967-1900 / www.bcdtofu.com/ Friendly smiles greeted guests as I stepped into BCD Tofu House on opening night in late April. Delightful Korean fare was being prepared in the kitchen at BCD’s new bi-level restaurant in … [Read More...]
Galli brings new meaning to brunch
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY Galli 45 Mercer Street SoHo 212.966.9288/gallirestaurant.com If you close your eyes you can almost imagine yourself in the swank SoHo apartment you don’t have - a wide open space with 20 foot floor to ceiling windows, bathed in the morning sun as you sit at your … [Read More...]
What’s On… Clinton Street? (Between Stanton and Rivington)
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY What’s On... Clinton Street? (Between Stanton and Rivington) Lower East Side Clinton Street’s way east address is deterrent for some, making the gentrification factor slightly less than other parts of the LES, but those who do venture to Clinton Street are … [Read More...]
A Catfish Grows in Brooklyn – Review of Catfish
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY Catfish 1433 Bedford Ave Crown Heights, Brooklyn 347-305-3233 /catfishnyc.com/ On an underdeveloped stretch of Bedford Ave. in Crown Heights, one that I’m sure won’t stay that way for long due to the rapidly evolving Brooklyn landscape, Catfish opens its doors … [Read More...]
Soul Food Arrives on Bedford Avenue: A Review of Sweet Chick
BY BETH KAISERMAN Sweet Chick 164 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn (347) 725-4793 / sweetchicknyc.com/ I was thirsty, nauseous and I wanted gum immediately after. I foraged through a bucket of chicken at Sweet Chick, the new soul food hotspot on Bedford Avenue in … [Read More...]
A Flavor Tour of the Pan American Highway – Review of Oficina Latina
BY ELENA MANCINI 24 Prince St. Nolita (646) 381-2555 / www.oficinalatinanyc.com/ Inspired by 1950s road races on the Pan-American Highway, Oficina Latina recreates the feel and flavors of the Latin American countries along this famed 30,000 mile highway that stretches from Argentina to … [Read More...]
Award-Winning Daring Pairing: Short Ribs and Malbec- Recipe by Chef Gregg Drusinsky
Whether your looking for some bold original flavors for your next home-cooked dinner party or are seeking a rewarding culinary escape within the comfort of your own kitchen, Chef Drusinsky's Five Spice Crusted Short Rib with Eggplant and Miso Black Garlic Jus Paired with Alamos Malbec can offer you … [Read More...]
Tennessee Whiskey for Lovers – Raising the Bar
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY So George Dickel is trying to break into the New York market? I think it’s about time another Tennessee whiskey rode into town. George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey hosted a party last week in SoHo for the top mixologists in town touting their new offerings as well as … [Read More...]
Monje Interviews The Gotham Palate on Restaurant Reviews & Future of Food Blogging
The excerpt below is taken from Monje's recent interview with TGP. Al Chen of Monje interviewed TGP Founder, Elena Mancini, over coffee this past February. Click on the Monje logo below to read the full interview. Monje is a new online social platform that helps users discover new restaurants and … [Read More...]
Serving Locally Sourced World Cuisine with a Side of Neighborhood Vintage – Review of Trix
BY ELENA MANCINI 147 Bedford Avenue Williamsburg, Brooklyn http://www.trixnyc.com/ A stone's toss away from the bustle and human bottle-necking of the Bedford and North 7th L train subway stop stands Trix, an original restaurant that pays tribute to the vestigial industrial character of … [Read More...]
