Steak ‘EmAt BLT Steak, former seafood master Laurent Tourondel of Cello switches from surf to turf.
BotswanaYour $1.2 million bonus from Goldman Sachs has been cooling off in an index fund since January. Now it’s spring: The sun is shining, the b […]
Holy MackerelAji is just one of the glistening delicacies on the chef’s menu at Manhattan’s newest, and most expensive, temple to the gods of sushi.
Waxing ItalianJonathan Waxman is back, this time dishing up rustic Italian—bucatini, bacalao, a lemony roast chicken—at the casually hip West Vill […]
Best of New YorkIn a city of a billion choices, how do you decide where to eat, where to shop, where to get your Limoges tureen repaired? Our annual guide to th […]
Riingo Is No StarMarcus Samuelsson catches Asian-fusion mania, but a cramped space and uneven menu—unaccountably bland salmon, dull chicken—strike so […]
The Lollipop KidDavid Burke brings wacky, wildly inventive cooking back to New York. It’s Willy Wonka meets haute cuisine, and much of it is delicious.
Mario Does SpainAt Casa Mono and Bar Jamón, the latest Mario Batali–Joseph Bastianich creations, the plates may be pequeño, but the flavo […]
Down UnderworldAt Public on Elizabeth, a bold — if sometimes
perplexing — exploration of Australasian cooking.
Little OaxacaSay hola to Lucy Mexican Barbecue, the latest
trendy Latin-themed eatery (1,001 moles!) to open
at ABC Carpet & Home.
Where to Eat 2003Barbequed ribs. Gourmet steaks. Pork bellies. The city’s restaurants are
filled with enough platters of sumptuous, mouthwatering meat to ma […]
Where to Eat 2004Our annual tour of the city’s best places to eat—and be seen.
Anti-BenihanaMatsuri is that rarest of things: a grand, lavishly decorated Japanese restaurant where the
food lives up to the room.
Small Is BeautifulCutting-edge food is alive and well in New York. It just comes in small packages. Take Josh DeChellis’s West Village standout, Sumile.
‘Cesca MasterAt his new, unrelentingly rustic Upper West Side
Italian joint, Tom Valenti delivers equal measures of
elegance, neighborly bonhomie, and bulk.
All Mixed UpAlain Ducasse’s Mix in New York offers an eclectic blend of homey American and European dishes that ultimately just doesn’t jell.
Twin PeaksSt. Lucia’s famed Pitons are just one of the Caribbean hideaway’s draws. There are pristine beaches, lush rain forests, and a refres […]
Right Up McNallyAt Schiller’s Liquor Bar, bistro and brasserie king Keith McNally brings steak-frites, cloudy mirrors, and yards of brass railings to the […]
Très TrufflesSoho’s 325 Spring Street dishes up truffles in virtually every conceivable way (truffle pizza? truffle jelly?). The results? Comme ci, […]
Big ItalySpun off from two popular Italian
sandwich bars, ’inoteca and Bread Tribeca are
full-fledged ristorantes.
Sweet SueñosSueños means “dreams” in Spanish. With potent
margaritas and fresh south-of-the-border cuisine,
the restaurant may […]
The South RisesIda Mae Kitchen-n-Lounge brings down-home
southern cooking north, then gives it a
decidedly Manhattan twist.
Village ProperA.O.C. Bedford brings uptown food and
Continental atmosphere to the West Village.
All ingredients officially approved!
TV DinnerLights, camera, dissatisfaction! If you found Rocco’s reality show frantic, you may find the real “Restaurant” over (and under […]
Wine and PosesAt Morrells, everything, from the décor to the foie gras, is drenched in wine; the space now known as Amuse is scenier—and betterR […]
Go HomeI’ve never thought of my great-grandfather’s old house in southern New Hampshire as a family estate, but over the years, in the most literal sen […]
Second HelpingsTwo venerable institutions get newfangled makeovers, which means improvements, missteps, and a lot of béarnaise sauce on the side.
Great ExpectationsWylie Dufresne’s wildly anticipated sophomore effort has finally opened, and this time
the low-key Lower East Side chef seems to be poin […]
The Italian Top TenNothing seems to cover all the culinary bases quite like a good fix of Italian food. At least that’s my explanation for the more or less continu […]
Little MermaidThe Mermaid Inn is an elegant East Village bistro swimming with fresh, unfussy seafood.
Space OdysseyWhat’s in a room? Yujin’s overwrought décor mirrors its
no-holds-barred menu, while Rocco DiSpirito has turned a bull-market […]
Protein PowerWith Ola, Nuevo Latino king Douglas Rodriguez (Patria, Chicama, Pipa) gives the Atkins diet a south-of-the-equator twist. The results? Muy bi […]
International SetBarbalùc is a Eurotrash joint masquerading as a temple to Friulian cuisine; Brasserie 360 is both French bistro and sushi bar. Welcome to t […]
Island Time Lamu—named for an island off the coast of Kenya—is African only in name. But maybe an exotic moniker is exotic enough.
Good NeighborCafe Asean’s upscale sister, Jefferson, is a welcome addition to the block. Just don’t call it Asian fusion.
Ice FishingThe aquatic treats at Sushi Seki are sometimes odd and always compelling.
Perfect food for a cold winter night? Not to you, perhaps, but there […]
Northern ExposureWay up in Washington Heights, Republi’K is striving to bring haute cuisine with an elegant Latino flair to the city’s farthest reaches.
‘21’ PickupWith a sly wink, Upstairs at ‘21’ targets diners seeking pure, retro luxury—and a little guilt with their pleasure.
Classic FixPining for an old-school steakhouse, with rib cuts for
two wheeled out on trolleys and baked Alaska set
ablaze tableside? Terrance Brennan fee […]
Fat CityWith its Batali-esque, stick-to-your-ribs Italian fare, Gonzo has become
a mecca for those with big appetites (and bigger waistlines).
The DoormanThose silent sentries are rarely as buttoned-down as they seem.
The DoormanThose silent sentries are rarely as buttoned-down as they seem.
Shine OnJust to prove that you can’t judge a boîte by its cover, Sciuscià (“shoeshine” in Sicilian) offers Italian-style culinary comfort i […]
Tea PartyTucked among the boutiques of Madison Avenue is Kai, a thoroughly neighborhood joint – that is, if the neighborhood were the Upper East Side of […]
Sea ChangeFish guru Rick Moonen has left the safe harbor of Oceana to helm his own ship, RM. And he’s never been sailing smoother.
Ladies’ NightThe latest in a slew of low-key restaurants run by women, Melissa O’Donnell’s Salt wins over one prejudiced husband with its perfectly seasoned […]
Fusion JazzAfter riffing on all manner of Asian cuisine at AZ, the much-buzzed-about culinary maestro Patricia Yeo tries her hand at Mediterranean fusion w […]
French TwistA high-concept midtown joint with a classic brasserie menu, Django attempts to have the best of both worlds. But is ambition all you need to mak […]
Fresh CatchLeave it to a high-end seafood purveyor to come up with a restaurant that takes fish in surprising directions – and reminds us just how close w […]
Salsa on the SideJimmy Rodriguez turns up the volume on sleepy East 57th Street with the opening of the newest branch of his sexy Bronx supper club.
