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Small Plates Shine at Nice Matin

Small Plates Shine at Nice Matin
Nice Matin may just be the most underrated restaurant on the Upper West Side. It is...

Look Beyond the Name at Daniello’s Pizzeria

Look Beyond the Name at Daniello's Pizzeria
The funny thing about naming a restaurant is that sometimes, you name it before you hit...

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Grounded: The Real Life Central Perk

Grounded: The Real Life Central Perk
Remember when “Friends” was on the air and they used to sit around Central Perk, laughing...

Ca Va, Todd English’s Triumph

Ca Va, Todd English's Triumph
If no publicity is bad publicity, then Todd English has a lot of great publicity. Between...

Txikito’s Basque-Style Tapas Surprise at Every Turn

Txikito
Txikito isn’t anything that it should be. It is in Chelsea, so it should be loud...

The Mermaid Inn: NYC’s Hidden Chain Gem

The Mermaid Inn: NYC's Hidden Chain Gem
The Mermaid Inn is a total anomaly—a top-notch seafood restaurant that feels like a hidden gem...

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The Recipe for Date Night

The Recipe for Date Night
Date night is something that is deeply rooted in our culture. It’s a time to meet...

Dinosaur BBQ: Not Quite Living Up to the Hype

Dinosaur BBQ: Not Quite Living Up to the Hype
New York is known for many delicious things. The bagel. The pizza.  But barbecue? That, we...

Veselka Bowery: The Trendy Side of Ukrainian Cooking

Veselka Bowery: The Trendy Side of Ukrainian Cooking
Can a well-loved East Village diner reinvent itself as a hip, date-worthy restaurant on the Lower...

Buddakan: Big Format Dining Delivers Big Time

Buddakan: Big Format Dining Delivers Big Time
Is bigger always better? That’s the formula that Buddakan has been betting on since it opened...

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Tia Pol: Chelsea’s Hidden Gem

Tia Pol: Chelsea's Hidden Gem
Far West Chelsea is known for its high-end art galleries, glamorous clubs of the Meatpacking district,...

Atlantic Grill

Atlantic Grill
With all the hubbub about locavore restaurants and seasonal menus, is there still a place for...

Docks Oyster Bar

Docks Oyster Bar
If New York City has one thing down pat, it is the restaurants. Sure, there is...

Print Restaurant Review

Print Restaurant Review
Hell’s Kitchen is known for its plethora of cheap Thai restaurants and trendy bars, but the...

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Five Points Restaurant Review

Five Points Restaurant Review
The most important dining movement in the last 10 years hasn’t been tail-to-nose whole beast feasts....

Ember Room Moves On Without Todd English

Ember Room Moves On Without Todd English
Chef collaborations don’t always work. There are creative differences, egos, and often different philosophies on food...

Restaurant Review: 5 Napkin Burger

Restaurant Review: 5 Napkin Burger
The Upper West Side is home to many family-friendly restaurants ranging from pizzerias to Asian fusion...

Casellula: An Excellent Choice for Locavore Food

Casellula: An Excellent Choice for Locavore Food
Every neighborhood deserves a restaurant that serves food that is elegant and interesting, without being so...

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West Bank Café: Solid Theatre District Dining

West Bank Café: Solid Theatre District Dining
Pre-theatre meals in NYC run the gamut from gourmet meals at Michelin-starred establishments to a quick...

Don’s Bogam: Reliable Korean Food

Don's Bogam: Reliable Korean Food
NYC’s Koreatown has enough restaurants to make any foodie’s head spin. The food ranges from mind-blowingly...