Email Author Lauren Shockey

Awards

• 2012 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published August 3, 2011

  "Still Life in Brooklyn"

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2011 Stories by Lauren Shockey

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  Sao Mai Now Bringing Pho and Other Vietnamese Staples to First Avenue

  published Dec 20, 2011

  Michael "Bao" Huynh's BaoBQ (229 First Avenue, 212-475-7011) isn't the only Vietnamese-influenced restaurant to open on First Avenue this month. Just a block south in the old Quantum Leap space, you'... More >>

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  Hangover Patches: Do They Workr

  published Dec 20, 2011

  New Year's Eve might as well be nicknamed Hangover Eve, because for millions of Americans, it's time to get as wasted as possible. There's been a lot of buzz recently about Blowfish, the new over-the... More >>

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  Fork in the Road's Favorite Hot Dogs in New York City

  published Dec 20, 2011

  It's time for Tuesday Toasts, our weekly feature highlighting the Fork in the Road team's favorite versions of popular dishes and favorite spots in the city for a given activity. They might not be th... More >>

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  Where Am I Eatingr

  published Dec 19, 2011

  Now here's something to light the holiday spirit within: It's time to play Where Am I Eatingr, our weekly photo guessing game. To play, take a look at the photo below and name the restaurant that serv... More >>

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  The Winey Neighbor Offers Prospect Heights Wine and Music Pairings

  published Dec 19, 2011

  Oenophiles in Prospect Heights will be pleased to discover that a new boutique wine shop has opened in the neighborhood. Run by husband and wife Kenneth Hung and Young Jung, the Winey Neighbor (679 W... More >>

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  Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg's Wine Pairings for Candy Canes and Gingerbread Houses

  published Dec 19, 2011

  Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's are just around the corner, meaning holiday feasting is soon upon us. And with holiday eating comes holiday boozing. Now, some holiday celebrations call f... More >>

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  Corkbuzz Wine Studio's Bone Marrow: For the Animal in You

  published Dec 16, 2011

  Laura Maniec, the world's youngest female master sommelier, has created a hub for oenophiles in Greenwich Village with her new Corkbuzz Wine Studio (13 East 13th Street, 646-873-6071). You can drop b... More >>

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  Eleven Madison Park's Daniel Humm and Will Guidara Explain Why Job Interviews Are Like First Dates: Interview Part 2

  published Dec 16, 2011

  Yesterday we spoke with Daniel Humm and Will Guidara, the chef and general manager of Eleven Madison Park and authors of the recently released Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook. They discussed the bo... More >>

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  Our 10 Best Things to Eat at the Union Square Holiday Market

  published Dec 16, 2011

  Well, we've saved the best for last. After visiting several of the bigger, non-pop-up holiday markets that have cropped up this season, we can say that the most varied and delicious culinary options ... More >>

• Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Things to Eat at the Union Square Holiday Market

  published Dec 15, 2011

  Throughout the week we've canvassed the city's holiday markets, looking for edible gifts and tasty snacks. Some have been duds, and others have offered up some good eats. But we've saved the best for... More >>

• Bryant Park Holiday Shops: the Best Eats

  published Dec 15, 2011

  Of all the holiday markets in the city, the one at Bryant Park offers the most entertainment. You can go ice skating, ride a carousel, play chess, and much more. Food-wise it's a little hit-or-miss, ... More >>

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  Daniel Humm and Will Guidara on Writing Eleven Madison Park: the Cookbook

  published Dec 15, 2011

  Of all the restaurant cookbooks published this year, it's hard to beat Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook in terms of sheer beauty. Co-written by chef Daniel Humm and general manager Will Guidara, th... More >>

• Where Was I Eatingr Lao Di Fang

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Looks like we have some hand-pulled noodle lovers reading Fork in the Road, and for good reason: You can't beat a big bowl of brothy goodness filled with springy strands. I was eating at Lao Di Fang ... More >>

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  Village Voice Vino: The Best Wine in New York City

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Do you enjoy savoring your Village Voice every Wednesday morning with a steaming cup of coffeer Well, here's a much tastier, boozier way to start the day: Village Voice Vino. Yep, we got ourselves a w... More >>

• The Waverly Restaurant Is Back in Business

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Stalwart Greenwich Village diner the Waverly Restaurant shuttered earlier this year, but as of this morning (slightly later than the predicted November opening), it's back to business as usual, sling... More >>

• Choice Eats is Baaaaack!

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Do you like stuffing your face with copious amounts of delicious foodr Do you like drinking glass after glass of beer and winer Think the Village Voice is pretty radr If you answered yes to any (and ... More >>

• Where Was I Eatingr Kuai An (Sorta, But Not Really)

  published Dec 13, 2011

  So this week's Where Am I Eatingr sort of has a winner. I was eating at what was formerly known as Kuai An, a tasty hand-pulled noodle joint on Forsyth Street. However, the restaurant is no longer ca... More >>

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  Fork in the Road's Favorite Tapas in New York City

  published Dec 13, 2011

  It's time for Tuesday Toasts, our weekly feature highlighting the Fork in the Road team's favorite versions of popular dishes and favorite spots in the city for a given activity. They might not be th... More >>

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  Lucky 777 Chili Parlor Now Feeding MacDougal Street

  published Dec 13, 2011

  Eateries specializing in single foodstuffs are all the rage these days, from the various meatball peddlers to the ever-growing number of grilled-cheese shops. And now comes Lucky 777 Chili (116 MacDo... More >>

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  The Four Best Things to Eat at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market

  published Dec 13, 2011

  After yesterday's dud of an exploration, we didn't have high hopes for the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. But the good thing about having low expectations is that you're almost always pleasantly sur... More >>

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  Where Am I Eatingr

  published Dec 12, 2011

  Got a case of the Mondaysr Well, now it's time for a case of the Fundays! Yep, it's time to play Where Am I Eatingr, our fun weekly guessing game, and we've got a rad cookbook to give away this Monda... More >>

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  Yao's Dragon Beard Candy: For When You Need Some Sweet Holiday Snacking

  published Dec 12, 2011

  Candy canes and gingerbread men might get all the love when it comes to sating your sweet tooth with Christmas candy, but it's worth heading down to Chinatown to discover the tasty traditional Chines... More >>

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  Eating at Holiday Markets: The South Street Seaport

  published Dec 12, 2011

  'Tis the season to spend mad money on everyone in your life. If you're not down with buying booze or quirky gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, the city's bounty of holiday markets offer a... More >>

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  Gizmodo Gallery Offers You Instant Pancakes (and Other Cool Tech Trends)

  published Dec 09, 2011

  Have you ever wished there was a machine that magically made mini pancakes instantly and didn't require any cookingr Well, Gizmodo Gallery is up and running once again. Located at 329 Broome Street t... More >>

• Food Trucks: Soon in Battery Park City

  published Dec 09, 2011

  Lower Manhattan might be home to a large population of office workers, but lunch options still remain somewhat scarce. But all that's about to change: As DNAinfo reports, a rotating group of five truc... More >>