Manhattan

You hear this expression so often attached to descriptions of restaurants and their menus. I think the label is often meant to lure customers in. Might work if you are an out-of-towner. But what is...

Due to the Covid pandemic, this bi-annual event has pivoted to include take-out & delivery only. Participating restaurants from all 5 boroughs must offer a meal, lunch or dinner, for $21.21. NYC & ...

Gutreaction's riveting thread on cape cod potato chips :^) reminded me that I wanted to start a topic on international snacks. I find myself completely addicted to Haitai's Sindangdong Tteokbokki C...

The Chinese Lunar New Year celebration starts on Friday, Feb. 12th and runs for a week. It is the 'Year of the Ox' this time around. If you are an intrepid cook, it's a fine time to get your old wo...

Do you agree with this list of where to find the best french fries in NYC? http://gothamist.com/2016/07/07/best_french_fries_nyc.php I haven't tried any of those places, so I'm in no position t...

Celebrity chef/restaurateur Guy Fieri has produced a new documentary for the Food Network. It is titled: 'Restaurant Hustle 2020: All on the Line'. It airs starting on 12/27 & 12/28. It follows sev...

Hi, I’ve been purchasing the tea online but would like to know where it’s sold in NYC? Preferably Brooklyn or Manhattan. Thank you!

by thegforceny 15 days ago

These guys sound truly horrible.

Many years ago there was a Chinese restaurant named Bobo's in Chinatown (it is now gone). They had 2 dishes I never could find in any other Chinese restaurant. IRON STEAK: Thick cubes of a tender ...

by Melanie Wong 8 months ago

This evening I've spent a few hours on my social media feeds following the pain and the protests raging across our country. This tweet from Ijeoma Oluo struck a chord, "White people: whatever o...

by Melanie Wong 1 month ago

Chinatowns are deserted. Chinese restaurants suffered early on in the pandemic and disproportionately from the decline in business. Time to order take-out and to do what you can to keep your loc...

Due to Covid protocols, restaurants have been trying all sorts of outdoor enclosures for safe dining. Igloos, tents, little greenhouses. Thinking of doing an igloo meal locally. What to look for? W...

I have been on a quest to find rye bread like they serve at the good delis. Have tried Orwasher's; Walls in Hewlett; Fairway (horrible), even supermarket rye...in short, everywhere I can think of...

Fairway Markets in Manhattan, including the iconic store in Harlem, have been sold to Village Super Market, owner of several Shop Rite Super Market locations, reports say. The remaining Fairway Mar...

It has been a Manhattan institution for 90 years. The legendary 21 Club has closed its doors indefinitely due to the pandemic. There is some talk of coming back in some fashion down the line, but w...

There was a restaurant in NYC several years back called Quiet little table for 2 or Cozy Little Table or Quiet Little Table in the Corner....not 100% sure...can anyone tell me the name and if it st...

Hanukkah, the 'Festival of Lights', is coming up fast. What traditional dishes are your family favorites? Which markets/stores offer the best variety of ingredients? Do you cook it up at home, or d...

We are seeking a bakery or market that prepares a delish celebratory Bouche de Noel in the greater Westchester area. Fresh as possible, of course. Anyone try the Bouche sold at La Renaissance Patis...

During the coronavirus crisis, the restaurant business has now been whittled down to take-out & delivery within prescribed hours in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. While some establishments off...