Chef Leah Cohen talks Pig & Khao, working with husband Ben Byruch & more
Leah Cohen of Pig & Khao A lot of people first took notice of Leah Cohen from the fifth season of Top Chef, but success did not come overnight for Leah. The New York native attended Peter Kump’s...
View ArticleL.A. Burdick’s Cathy Watson & Michael Klug on their new SoHo store, premium...
Established in New York City in 1987, L.A. Burdick Chocolate was largely-inspired by travel to France and Switzerland by founder Larry Burdick. He and wife Paula — a graduate of the Fashion Institute...
View ArticleAndrew Schnipper on the expansion of Schnippers, the new Latke Burger & more
Photo courtesy of Schnippers Founded by Andrew and Jonathan Schnipper, Schnippers was launched after the brothers sold Hale & Hearty Soups — which they founded — in 2006. Schnippers started with a...
View ArticleGeorge Wallace’s restaurant picks for Downtown Magazine
George Wallace George Wallace has been one of the top American stand-up comics for decades. The Atlanta native moved to New York City in the 1970s, finding success as an advertising executive. While...
View ArticleA look at Kusmi Tea’s flagship store in Westfield World Trade Center
Kusmi Tea in Westfield World Trade Center Ever since I took my first sip of Kusmi tea, I was hooked. I usually resorted to ordering on Amazon, but can now walk right on over to their 800-square-foot...
View ArticleGrubhub’s Kaitlyn Carl &“Kinky Boots” actress Blair Goldberg on Seamless’“How...
In late 2016, Seamless unveiled an interesting study as part of its “How New York Eats” campaign. The company compared the ordering habits of its regular customers versus that of Broadway casts,...
View ArticleMochidoki founder Ken Gordon talks mochi, music, ice cream & more
While ice cream is a universally-loved treat, mochi ice cream is not something that everyone is familiar with. And that is a shame, given the wonderful taste and texture that the frozen dessert of...
View Articleeatsa co-founder Scott Drummond on his healthy, fun & innovative restaurant
Photo: Paul Wagtouicz eatsa — as located at 285 Madison Avenue between 40th and 41st Street — is a unique establishment for a number of reasons. It is defying conventional wisdom that fast food is not...
View ArticleHealthy Options From 5 Of New York’s Top Chefs
Le Coq Rico’s Vegetable Baeckaoffe As we are still in the first half of January 2017, many of us are still following the New Year’s resolutions which we had announced in late December 2016. For the...
View ArticleCooking Channel host Nikki Dinki on her cookbook, Manhattan living & more
Nikki Dinki Nikki Dinki first turned heads on a national basis as a contestant on the ninth season of the Food Network series Food Network Star. Prior to landing on Food Network Star in 2013, Nikki...
View ArticleFridababy CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn’s restaurant picks for Downtown Magazine
Fridababy’s Chelsea Hirschhorn Focused on innovation, Fridababy aims to provide parents with the tools to simply and efficiently care for their babies. Since CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn joined Fridababy in...
View Article“Top Chef” winner Harold Dieterle and CHOPT’s Tony Shure & Colin McCabe talk...
CHOPT’s Destination Thailand Salads CHOPT is an innovative salad company known for pairing global flavors via quality-oriented partners including Hot Bread Kitchen, Soom Tahini and Niman Ranch. Chef...
View Article16 Original Gift Ideas For Valentine’s Day 2017
With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, most of us have not yet purchased a gift for our loved one(s). For the sake of originality, here are 16 gift suggestions for those seeking to offer...
View ArticleA look at the Royal 35 Steakhouse
Photo courtesy of Royal 35 You go to any steakhouse expecting to be treated like a royal, fully prepared to brace for impact when the steam from the sizzling tableside steak hits your face. The newest...
View Article3 New York Hotels To Keep You Warm & Entertained This Winter
Cocktails at The Williamsburg Hotel In most cases, a New York City hotel is not just there for hosting overnight guests. Plenty of New York’s hotels have top-tier restaurants, great live music options,...
View ArticleA look at the excellent pizza of Adoro Lei
Finally, a New York City restaurant that takes its delivery pizza as seriously as it should. In a city notorious for serving up the best slice on earth, you’d think that this idea would have emerged...
View ArticleThe Addison Hospitality Group’s Ric Addison on the Monarch Rooftop & Indoor...
The Addison Hospitality Group’s founder Ric Addison Addison Hospitality Group owner Ric Addison began a career in hospitality well over two decades ago. Originally from Ireland, Ric got his start in...
View ArticleFraunces Tavern’s Jessica Baldwin Phillips & Brianna McHugh on history, the...
Photo: Fraunces Tavern Museum Located at 54 Pearl Street, Fraunces Tavern is more than a museum and restaurant. More specifically, it is a complex of five interconnected buildings, as owned by the Sons...
View ArticleFalling In Love With Oceana On Valentine’s Day
Lobster Bolognese at Oceana / Photo Credit: Noah Fecks It’s a rare occasion for a restaurant to successfully be all things to all people, but Midtown landmark seafood restaurant Oceana is more than...
View ArticleGrand Central Terminal’s “Taste Of The Dining Concourse” to launch on Feb. 27
Set to feature free tastings and special offers daily, Grand Central Terminal’s Taste Of The Dining Concourse launches on Monday, Feb. 27. The event will run through Friday, Mar. 3, in Grand Central...
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