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The first warming sip enveloped me like a fog: scotch's sting softened in a tea infuser, followed by the bright sourness of lemon and the aroma of ironwort, also known as Mount Olympus flower. Then the familiar flavor of spiced plums, only a faint wh...
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Ariana's lamb shish kebab
The interior of Ariana Afghan Kebab House (787 Ninth Avenue; 212-262-2323) is small but comfortable. Richly colored tapestries and iconic photos (including the since-destroyed Buddhas of Bamiyan) hang above dark wainscoti...
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It's not often that you hear neighborhood chefs or restaurateurs pondering "collective marketing strategies," but in New York's uber-competitive culinary scene, making sure your offerings are heard loudly and across as many markets as possible is the...
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Modern Asian fare is many things -- bold, flavorful, creative, innovative -- but it's rarely cheap, and you'll be hard-pressed to make a meal of simple sushi, bibimbap, or a bowl of noodles for less than $10. Unless, that is, you head to Mira Sushi &...
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A number of restaurants in the building on the corner of Houston and Orchard have shuttered over the last few months (prior victims include Bereket and Philly's Cheese Steak) as the new landlord prepares to raze the building and erect something new i...
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Cocktail sessions with special guests are coming up all this week at the Mulberry Project.
New month, same weather. So if your plans to join that outdoor kickball league have been put on hold, here are five ways to fill your time with some good ...
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Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and Other Half Brewmaster Sam Richardson
The seventh annual NYC Beer Week is heading to the finish line, but it promises to go out with a boisterous bang. The final weekend is punctuated with several standout b...
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19-33 Lagrrr! by SingleCut Beersmiths
February is drawing to a close and most New Yorkers might be thinking, "Good riddance," as the month was the coldest on record in more than 80 years. While seeing the East River almost completely freeze over...
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Nham Prik Ong: Minced pork chili dip made of curry and ripe tomatoes. Served with a set of crispy pork rinds, fried Vietnamese sausage, soft-boiled eggs, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, and coriander.
Years after moving to the States from their native ...
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Octopus terrine and potatoes receive a splash of chorizo oil at the new Almond Tribeca.
The bread and butter at Almond's original Bridgehampton location are families noshing on gravy fries and oyster chowder. In the Flatiron, it's suits after wo...
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Gluten-free empanadas, anyone?
Will a new month bring better weather to the New York area? Possibly. While you ponder this uncertainty, here are five sure things taking place this weekend.Kids Food Festival, Bryant Park, 42nd Street at Sixth Avenu...
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George Mendes has garnered widespread acclaim for his modern take on Portuguese cuisine at the Michelin-starred Aldea (31 West 17th Street; 212-675-7223). But one of the Connecticut native's earlier trips to Europe didn't go so well; on the winding c...
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Few things are more satisfying on a cold winter's day than a steaming-hot bowl of broth. Some are more exciting than others; unless you're sick at home, few of us are getting worked up over a cup of chicken noodle. Ramen, the dorm room staple, on the...
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Dullboy's name and dcor are influenced by Stephen King's The Shining.
Park & Sixth shuttered its original Jersey City sandwich shop last December, and last week reopened as Dullboy (364 Grove Street, 201-795-1628), the downtown neighborhood's f...
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Step into LoLo's Seafood Shack (303 West 116th Street; 646-649-3356) and you'll be immediately enveloped by island vibes: Bright oranges and blues are splashed on the walls, local colorful artwork is prominently displayed. The interior channels both ...
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But anatine letdowns aside, the evening was quickly turning into one of the finer dining experiences in recent memory. My girlfriend and I had found this place on a tip from a chef, and we'd booked one of three small tables in the ultra-cozy, and ult...
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Beer Distillates at the Owl Farm
There are many reasons to fall in love with the Owl Farm (297 9th Street, Brooklyn; 718-499-4988). Centered in the heart of Park Slope's energetic 9th Street, it makes the most of its prime location, offering a coz...
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Whether owing to the desire to eat multiple cuisines at once or nostalgia for teen years spent hanging around mall food courts, food markets have been a growing trend among adults recently, with the addition of spots like Gotham West Market, Smorgasb...
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You're probably still getting over the indulgence of Fat Tuesday, but there's another religious holiday on the way that is begging you to consume some more baked goods. Next Wednesday, March 4, marks the start of Purim, and the Jewish holiday is know...
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Kingston Negroni
Jorge Mendez, bartender at Khe-Yo (157 Duane Street; 212-587-1089), has Death & Co. to thank for finding his preferred cocktail. Shortly after helping open Barclay Bar in Midtown East, Mendez and his bar manager headed downtown ...
