The caviar, uni, and egg dish has been in Akiyama's repertoire since he worked at the now-closed NYC restaurant Lan. It's presented as a rich chawanmushi, topped with generous uni and caviar. The nigiri course comes with three pieces, including the aori aka, in which the bigfin reed squid is chopped and intricately layered; the texture was far creamier than I ever expected squid to be.
The Tusk Bar exudes old-guard Manhattan élán-the sort of room that could have doubled as a private clubhouse for the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers. The name is a wink to the Gilded Age fascination with exotic taxidermy, and the polished brass trim, elegant marble counter, and stuffed ostrich overlooking the salon would make any louche Robber Baron chortle into his Champagne flute.
The New York City restaurant and bar where Humphrey Bogart once held court closed in December 2020. A casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 21 Club enjoyed a remarkable 90-year run before it shuttered for good. During its mid-20th-century heyday, the iconic Manhattan venue was one of film legend Humphrey Bogart's favorite haunts.
Every time I go a couple years without a home base here, I feel a little off-center. Though she's based in Los Angeles, she's almost always had a place somewhere in Manhattan - Gramercy, King Street, a grimy Chelsea loft with ex-husband Chris Robinson (a real-estate memory that delights her when I bring it up midway through our lunch).
What once began as a shared meal in Tokyo during the pandemic has become a cultural exchange. This is a dialogue between Tokyo and New York told through dough, fire, and simplicity. Long before the residency was even announced, the foundation for it had already begun in Tokyo.
The sakura raspberry cream donut ($8), which starts with the brand's signature airy dough. It's filled with raspberry mousse and raspberry jelly, then dipped in sakura-infused white chocolate for a creamy, floral finish. A dusting of sakura powder and crunchy dried raspberries adds texture, while a fresh raspberry on top delivers a bright, tart pop.
Sometimes, all you really want is a cheap beer and a shot or a simple, strong highball that may or may not arrive in a plastic cup. That's where the beloved dive bar comes in. And NYC is practically crawling with dive bars - or spots that deliver on the promise of a dive bar, even if whether or not they're true 'dives' is up for debate.
At Smorgasburg, we've always believed that food is a gateway to culture and Six Coasts brings that to life in its own vibrant and unique way. The space will bring together chefs, music and global coastal traditions against the backdrop of New York Harbor.
Start downtown, where the couple essentially built their unofficial dining circuit. The Odeon, the red-banquette brasserie that has anchored West Broadway since 1980, was a go-to for date nights and dramatic reunions alike. It's easy to picture them sliding into a corner booth, ordering burgers or something French-leaning and lingering over drinks. Even today, it remains one of the easiest ways to channel that particular downtown cool.
I made a pastry cream with saffron, and bloomed it in the milk for the pastry cream - no vanilla, because we really want the saffron to shine brightly. I decided to make white chocolate tempered with saffron, which I blended and dipped the pastry into, which creates that nice little crunch. It's very saffron-forward, but the white chocolate helps break it up.
How, exactly, were these rolls constructed at Suka Sushi, the relatively new eatery in NoMad at 61 Lexington Avenue? What's in them? Is soy sauce part of the experience? Can they really be eaten on the go, or do they require the kind of gastronomic pyrotechnics that doom a trend to obscurity? Of course, we had to try them for ourselves.
Photo: Courtesy of Tokuyamatcha Last week, we brought back "Cheap Eats," a list of singular, wonderful foods that all cost, even in this era of ballooning expenses, $17 or less. One of the goals, as we wrote, was to celebrate the work that goes into cooking food for all New Yorkers. Of course, we also wanted to give readers a list of amazing things to eat.
Forget the influencers. From wood-fired pasta in Chelsea to the city's top-ranked pizza, these 5 Yelp-vetted spots are actually worth your family's time and money. New Yorkers want food that delivers. These five local favorites made Yelp's prestigious list and offer great vibes for families: Ci Siamo (Chelsea): High-end wood-fired Italian that's surprisingly spacious for big family dinners. L'Industrie Pizzeria (Williamsburg): The #27 restaurant in the country, perfect for a quick slice near the park.
Beloved for its craveable Fieldtrays, London-born Farmer J makes its U.S. debut in midtown. Midtown just got a serious lunch upgrade and London's cult-favorite Farmer J is the one making it happen. After a buzzy opening celebration this week, the fast-casual spot beloved across the pond for its farm-to-fork Fieldtrays has officially opened its first-ever U.S. location at 31 W. 52nd Street, right in the heart of Rockefeller Center territory.
It's called the Protein Power-Up Shop and the premise is simple: bring along whatever you were planning to eat (or admit you were going to skip lunch entirely), then take a quick on-site "protein personality quiz" and walk out with a freshly-made, ready-to-eat meal that's much more grown-up than your usual noon-hour scramble. There will be truffle butter filet mignon, peanut Buddha bowls, parmesan and sun-dried tomato chicken penne, plus vegan options for plant-based lunchers.
Brunch in NYC isn't just a meal, it's a serious affair. And when it comes to embracing this passion, nowhere does it better than the East Village. Sure, the East Village is recognized for its diverse cultures and unique boutiques, but it's also a haven for brunch enthusiasts. Are you craving a gourmet eggs Benedict or a trendy avocado toast? This neighborhood doesn't disappoint!
The actor and director was a man of great energy and vitality, with his most recent film, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," coming out just months ago. But Reiner's legacy lives on through his performances in "All in the Family" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" and through his unimpeachable run of films as a director spanning from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s: "This Is Spinal Tap," "The Princess Bride," "Misery,"
If you're into pizza - like really into it - New York could be considered the mecca outside of Naples, Italy, and a must-visit for pizza obsessives of all stripes. Sure, there are other amazing regional styles, like Detroit squares, New England bar pies, Chicago deep-dish, and New Haven-style, among others. But New York City pizza hits different. New York Style baked in a coal-fired oven? Now we're talking.
Chinatown: Kimmi, an entirely gluten-free restaurant, opened on Wednesday, December 3, from the team behind Tiger Lily Kitchen and TLK by Tigerlily Kitchen, which closed in 2024. The restaurant - which will use products from gluten-free facilities to keep its food celiac-safe - serves dishes like peanut noodles, mango and papaya salad, spicy tuna rice cakes, and grilled pork belly skewers. Much of the menu is also vegetarian. Drinks include wine, with glasses between $13 and $16, and low-ABV cocktails.
There is a momentjust as the door swings openwhen Berimbau Brazilian Table sweeps over you like a warm breath on your neck: slow, seductive, charged with life. Tis the season to be jolly, although New Yorkers know December can feel like a marathon wrapped in tinsel. Berimbau arrives as the perfect escape hatch. If you need a break from the holiday cheer, the office parties, or the Fifth Avenue crowds, this restaurant gives you a full Brazilian vacation for a fraction of the effort.
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