“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare once asked. Sam Martinez and Jeff Mancini, the owners of recently-opened Elizabeth, would say everything. Their restaurant, located in the former Rialto space in NoLIta evokes the charm of its predecessor (also owned by Martinez), but was designed to better reflect the vibrant atmosphere of…
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Next time you’re out dining and you reach for the wine list, you may want to think again and opt for a beer. That’s right, beer. Many foods are actually overpowered by wines while beers and ales possess the subtleness required for marrying food and drink. Spitzer’s Corner, a European-influenced…
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Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it. Napoleon may have been referring to war, but the same may be said of love. Emmanuelle Chiche, Managing Director of the Bubble Lounge, has observed many romances begin over a glass of champagne. First dates, anniversaries and engagement parties…
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In Lebanon, the word ilili means “tell me” in Arabic and this new Mediterranean restaurant in the Flatiron district is definitely worth talking about. Chef/owner Philippe Massoud was certainly following the motto of “Go big or go home” not only in creating the cavernous, sumptuously designed space (which seats over…
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Wine may be one thing that improves with age, but Bar Boulud (1900 Broadway, 212-595-0303), chef Daniel Boulud’s new wine bar and bistro, is already a winner at two months old. The restaurant’s wine list is every oenophile’s dream, and even the sleek décor was designed with Bacchus’ beverage in…
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Once an antique store on a quiet cobblestone street, Il Buco (47 Bond Street, 212-533-1932) has evolved into one of New York’s most treasured restaurants. Revered for its rustic Mediterranean cuisine, outstanding wine list and wonderful hospitality, Il Buco is an enduring favorite among notable chefs and restaurateurs including Alain…
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Calling all foodies, oenophiles and cocktail connoisseurs…the Astor Center is your new culinary playground. At the recent launch party, Baltz & Company wrangled some of the top chefs and hottest mixologists in town to prepare a wide array of savory appetizers and original drinks. Guests including downtown restaurateur David Rabin…
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Soul food nightly. That’s the mantra of Tillman’s, a sultry spot on West 26th street that evokes the old world charm of Harlem jazz lounges and underground speakeasies from the 1920′s and 1930′s. You can almost feel the spirit of music legends Billie Holiday, Miles Davis and John Coltrane nestled…
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Either you’ve been given the last minute task of organizing the office holiday party or you’re hosting an impromptu end-of-year bash for friends. Whatever the reason, it’s getting tough to find a suitable venue with availability. To guide you in the right direction, here are 3 unique private rooms that…
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Monday might just become your favorite day of the week once you visit this hidden wine bar adjacent to PUBLIC restaurant in Nolita. With over 60 high-end wines from around the world that can be ordered by the glass or bottle, The Monday Room, can please both the serious oenophile…
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When it comes to dinner parties, we learned long ago that the most important element can be found not on the table, but on the chairs. Tamsin Lonsdale, Founder of The Supper Club, couldn’t agree more. For her, hosting a brilliant event is all about having the right mix of…
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Hidden behind a bustling floral shop lies a secret garden. I’m sure if you ask owner and floral designer Olivier Giugni about it, he would tell you that it was enchantée. His lush garden has been artfully landscaped with an original mix of trees and plants including wax privet topiaries,…
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