196 Second Ave. (btwn. 12th and 13th Streets)
East Village
(212) 505-2583
blueowlnyc.com
Wednesdays are wonderful at the East Village’s Blue Owl!
It’s offering f-r-e-e cocktails from 5pm – 6pm and
$6 specialty cocktails from 6pm – 10pm.
Get yours today!
196 Second Ave. (btwn. 12th and 13th Streets)
East Village
(212) 505-2583
blueowlnyc.com
Wednesdays are wonderful at the East Village’s Blue Owl!
It’s offering f-r-e-e cocktails from 5pm – 6pm and
$6 specialty cocktails from 6pm – 10pm.
Get yours today!
283 Amsterdam Ave. (btwn. 73rd and 74th Streets)
212-877-4800 - salumeriarosi.com
Pancia
There’s an Italian proverb that in direct literal translation goes something like: ”the eye of the owner fattens the horse.” Translated figuratively, it means that an owner’s active supervision allows a business to thrive. This adage applies to acclaimed chef Cesare Casella and his relationship to Salumeria Rosi. A salumeria in Italy is a traditional shop that specializes in cured meats and cheeses.
I have eaten at Salumeria Rosi twice this past spring and on both occassions the positive presence of the chef owner was experienced. On one of those evenings, Casella was donning a smock with his signature rosemary boutonniere and seen greeting and serving guests and overseeing things in the kitchen and intimate but smoothly functioning dining room. On the second occasion, I did not see Casella in the flesh, but my guests and I witnessed the restaurant functioning at the same level and caliber of efficiency as when he was there.
Now to the mouthwatering marvels of swine and other cured delights for which this Casella yearling is known:
The pancia (pork belly) and the selezione del salumiere (the charcuterie butcher’s selection of meats) are obligatory!
In the current reign of pork, Casella’s pancia sits squarely among the city’s formidable army of top-tier pork belly concoctions and is supremely outstanding for reasons
Breaking News: the Big B is leaving the New York Times Dining section at the end of August in order to dedicate himself to his forthcoming memoir: Born Round: the Secret History of a Full-Time Eater. Bruni, who had a five year tenure at the Dining section, will go on to write for the New York Times Sunday Magazine after his book promotion tour and a well deserved vacation.
Rumors of Bruni’s departure had been buzzing for weeks in the food world, but the Times’ Bill Keller’s announcement it made it official. It presently remains unclear as to who will be replacing Bruni.
Frank Bruni - Photo from thegothamfile.com
Until then, Bruni fans, the restaurant world and restaurant owners will be waiting to see where and when the next B-bomb will be dropped.
Click on Bruni above for the full story on Eater.com.
Breaking News: the Big B is leaving the New York Times Dining section at the end of August in order to dedicate himself to his forthcoming memoir: Born Round: the Secret History of a Full-Time Eater. Bruni, who had a five year tenure at the Dining section, will go on to write for the New York Times Sunday Magazine after his book promotion tour and a well deserved vacation.
Rumors of Bruni’s departure had been buzzing for weeks in the food world, but the Times’ Bill Keller’s announcement it made it official. It presently remains unclear as to who will be replacing Bruni.
Frank Bruni - Photo from thegothamfile.com
Until then, Bruni fans, the restaurant world and restaurant owners will be waiting to see where and when the next B-bomb will be dropped.
Click on Bruni above for the full story on Eater.com.
Elizabeth
265 Elizabeth Street, Nolita
New York, NY 10012
212-334-2426 ~ www.elizabethny.com
Elizabeth Restaurant, Nolita, NYC
Elizabeth’s will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an outdoor garden party.
The party which will feature $.50 shots of Tanteo tequila, $.50 tacos,
$.50 scoops of tequila flavored sorbet and gelato, and $5. Tanteo cocktails
designed
by renowned Mixologist Somer Perez. Cash Only.
Il Laboratorio del Gelato will provide custom-made Tanteo Tequila flavored
sorbet and gelato.
50 Cents per Scoop
Tanteo Chocolate Tequila Sorbet
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila Gelato
Where: Elizabeth’s outdoor planted garden in the heart of NoLita
When: May 5, 2009 from 5-7pm CASH ONLY
What: $.50 Tacos – $.50 Tanteo Tequila Shots – $.50 il Laboratorio de
Gelato Scoops
-
5-star, $5 cocktails
Why: A PINATA will break at 7pm. . .
50 Cent Tacos
Pulled pork
with grilled pineapple and cilantro
Roasted spiced chicken
with a poblano chili salsa
Grilled flank steak
cebollitas assado (green onions) with a tomatillo sauce
Marinated nopalitos
grilled sweet corn, sour cream and chili salt (vegetarian)
After finding a harmonious balance at the start of 2009, owners Sam
Martinez and
Jeff Mancini hired their dear friend Somer Perez (Royalton Hotel, THOR,
etc) to
design an alcoholic and virgin drink list. Ms. Perez’s cocktails combine
classic
methods with seasonal, gastronomic ingredients and boutique spirits. Somer
has
created three Tanteo tequila based cocktails that will debut on Cinco de
Mayo and
will remain on Elizabeth’s spring cocktail menu.
$5.00 Tanteo Cocktails
Berry Spicy Smash
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, Mixed Berry Puree, Lime Juice, Cointreau
Tequila Lowrise
Tanteo Tropical Tequila, Ginger, Lemon Peel, Mint, Agave Nectar, Orange
Juice, Pineapple Juice Lighten Up Tanteo Chocolate Tequila, Brandied Cherries, Lemon Juice,
White Cranberry Juice, Sparkling Rose
Elizabeth
265 Elizabeth Street, Nolita
New York, NY 10012
212-334-2426 ~ www.elizabethny.com
Elizabeth Restaurant, Nolita, NYC
Elizabeth’s will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an outdoor garden party.
The party which will feature $.50 shots of Tanteo tequila, $.50 tacos,
$.50 scoops of tequila flavored sorbet and gelato, and $5. Tanteo cocktails
designed
by renowned Mixologist Somer Perez. Cash Only.
Il Laboratorio del Gelato will provide custom-made Tanteo Tequila flavored
sorbet and gelato.
50 Cents per Scoop
Tanteo Chocolate Tequila Sorbet
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila Gelato
Where: Elizabeth’s outdoor planted garden in the heart of NoLita
When: May 5, 2009 from 5-7pm CASH ONLY
What: $.50 Tacos – $.50 Tanteo Tequila Shots – $.50 il Laboratorio de
Gelato Scoops
-
5-star, $5 cocktails
Why: A PINATA will break at 7pm. . .
50 Cent Tacos
Pulled pork
with grilled pineapple and cilantro
Roasted spiced chicken
with a poblano chili salsa
Grilled flank steak
cebollitas assado (green onions) with a tomatillo sauce
Marinated nopalitos
grilled sweet corn, sour cream and chili salt (vegetarian)
After finding a harmonious balance at the start of 2009, owners Sam
Martinez and
Jeff Mancini hired their dear friend Somer Perez (Royalton Hotel, THOR,
etc) to
design an alcoholic and virgin drink list. Ms. Perez’s cocktails combine
classic
methods with seasonal, gastronomic ingredients and boutique spirits. Somer
has
created three Tanteo tequila based cocktails that will debut on Cinco de
Mayo and
will remain on Elizabeth’s spring cocktail menu.
$5.00 Tanteo Cocktails
Berry Spicy Smash
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila, Mixed Berry Puree, Lime Juice, Cointreau
Tequila Lowrise
Tanteo Tropical Tequila, Ginger, Lemon Peel, Mint, Agave Nectar, Orange
Juice, Pineapple Juice Lighten Up Tanteo Chocolate Tequila, Brandied Cherries, Lemon Juice,
White Cranberry Juice, Sparkling Rose
