Email Author Lauren Shockey

2012 Stories by Lauren Shockey

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  Ciano Chef Shea Gallante on Cooking in New York City Today: Interview Part 2

  published Feb 24, 2012

  Yesterday we spoke with Ciano chef Shea Gallante about how Italian food has evolved in New York City. Today we shift gears as he tells us about what it's like being a chef and how he seeks out new ta... More >>

• Where Was I Eatingr Cholula

  published Feb 24, 2012

  Yay! After a few tense days of guessing, we finally have a winner. I was eating at Cholula, the Mexican deli-cum-restaurant that serves up some mighty tasty fare at rock-bottom prices. The pictured d... More >>

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  Gingersnap's Organic's Nori Rolls: Riceless, Fishless Sushi That's Actually Tasty!

  published Feb 24, 2012

  Vegan cuisine can often leave much to be desired in the flavor and excitement departments. Kale salads and sprout medleys can only go so far. Which is why we were pleased to discover Gingersnap's Or... More >>

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  Our 10 Best New York City Restaurant Cookbooks

  published Feb 24, 2012

  Going out to dinner in New York City can be an expensive endeavor, with entree prices clocking in at $30. But you can eat four-star food at a fraction of the price: Cook it yourself using the restaur... More >>

• Tomorrow: Our 10 Best New York City Restaurant Cookbooks

  published Feb 23, 2012

  There's no question that New York City offers countless amazing options when it comes to restaurants. The downside, though, is that New York City restaurants can be super expensive. But there's a way... More >>

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  Ciano Chef Shea Gallante on the Evolution of Italian Cuisine

  published Feb 23, 2012

  New York City isn't short on rustic-chic Italian restaurants, that's for sure. Nevertheless, Ciano stands out among the crowd for its excellent pasta dishes; its innovative wine program, which allows... More >>

• Where Am I Eatingr Here's Another Clue

  published Feb 23, 2012

  Looks like this week's game is turning out to be a stumper! But I'm in the mood to give out a cookbook to a winner, so here's a big clue that should help you guys out.The eatery's located in Bushwick... More >>

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  Oh, Happy Day! Choice Eats Unveils Even More Restaurants

  published Feb 23, 2012

  The Village Voice's fifth annual tasting event is rapidly approaching, and if you haven't yet purchased your tickets, here are seven more reasons why you should. Choice Eats has just announced that ... More >>

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  Happy National Margarita Day! Here's How to Prevent Tomorrow's Hangover

  published Feb 22, 2012

  Happy National Margarita Day! If that's not a good reason to get sloshed after work today, what isr Here at Fork in the Road, we're all about the drinking (though ideally that which coincides with ea... More >>

• Where Am I Eatingr Here's a Clue

  published Feb 22, 2012

  Many, many good guesses coming in for this week's Where Am I Eatingr, but I'm not at François Payard, Café Ollin, Joe Dough, Tortaria, El Paso Taqueria, Guerrero Food Center, Tacos More... More >>

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  5 Ways to Carboload at Caffe Storico

  published Feb 22, 2012

  For this week's review, I paid a visit to Caffe Storico, the new eatery inside the New-York Historical Society. It's a gorgeous restaurant, all white and marble, and seemingly influenced by Dutch mod... More >>

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  Where Am I Eatingr

  published Feb 21, 2012

  Did everyone have a good Presidents' Day offr We sure did here at Fork in the Road. We supped on mashed sweet potatoes, corn cakes, string beans with almonds, steak and kidney pie, and fish muddle, ju... More >>

• Caffè Storico: The Museum of Fine Dining

  published February 22, 2012

  Just a few years ago, museum dining meant chomping down on watery Cobb salads and mayo-laden tuna sandwiches—and that's if you were... More >>

• Red Hook Ball Park Vendors in Possible Peril

  published Feb 21, 2012

  Say it ain't so! The Brooklyn Paper is reporting that the Latin American and Mexican food-truck vendors who sell their tasty pupusas, huaraches, ceviches, and tacos at the Red Hook Ball Park are havi... More >>

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  The Hummus and Pita Co.: Pretty Good Fast-Casual Mediterranean Cuisine Comes to the Flatiron

  published Feb 21, 2012

  Looks like the owners of the recently opened fast-casual Mediterranean spot the Hummus and Pita Co. (585 Avenue of the Americas, 212-510-7405) had the Chipotle concept in mind when figuring out the p... More >>

• Andrew O'Connor: New York's Coolest Priest and Beer Lover

  published Feb 17, 2012

  Reverend Andrew O'Connor of Holy Family Church in Castle Hill is one of the city's coolest priests. Not only does he drive a Vespa and have his own clothing line, he's now teaming up with the new Bro... More >>

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  Gail Simmons on How She Deals with Foods She Doesn't Like: Interview Part 2

  published Feb 17, 2012

  Yesterday we spoke with Top Chef judge Gail Simmons about her new memoir, Talking With My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater. Today she tells us more about the judging process and reveals th... More >>

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  Ukrainian East Village Restaurant's Potato Pancakes Just Might Be the Best in Town

  published Feb 17, 2012

  Potato pancakes are one of life's great culinary joys. When done properly, they represent the perfect balance between fried and crunchy and gooey and warming. Hell, they are a foodstuff that's basica... More >>

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  Gail Simmons on Being a Top Chef Judge

  published Feb 16, 2012

  Gail Simmons has worn many hats in the culinary world, having begun her career as a cook and journalist before working her way to Food & Wine, a position that nabbed her a role as a regular judge on t... More >>

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  Ask the Critics: Where Can I Have a Karaoke Birthdayr

  published Feb 16, 2012

  Rebecca V. asks: My birthday is coming up and I want there to be both karaoke and tasty food involved. Where should I gor Dear Rebecca: Karaoke and good food always make for an entertaining time, th... More >>

• Slice & Co. Will Soon Feed Pizza to the Drunken Masses on MacDougal Street

  published Feb 16, 2012

  MacDougal Street isn't short on cheap eats -- check out Our Man Sietsema's excellent roundup of bites -- but for those seeking a farinaceous fix, a new brick-oven pizza spot is rolling onto the block... More >>

• Tacombi Sets Up a Wee Cart in Chelsea Market

  published Feb 15, 2012

  Tacombi at Fonda Nolita, the popular Nolita taqueria, recently branched out to feed office workers and culinary amblers at Chelsea Market. Unlike the airy, cavernous flagship -- complete with its tac... More >>

• Maruko Sushi Opening Soon on 23rd Street

  published Feb 15, 2012

  After being hidden behind plywood for months, signage is up at Maruko Sushi, a new Japanese spot set to open at 170 West 23rd Street. It looks like the opening is still a ways off, but the restauran... More >>

• Michael Laiskonis's Post-Le Bernardin Plansr Creative Director of the Institute of Culinary Education

  published Feb 15, 2012

  Michael Laiskonis, the recently departed pastry chef at Le Bernardin, seems to be taking the notion of retirement pretty lightly. He's already back in the saddle with a new gig as a creative director... More >>

• Fear Not, You Will Likely Be Able to Eat Smelly Spaghetti on the Subway Forever

  published Feb 14, 2012

  Don't worry, boys and girls. Despite the fracas that can occur from eating fried chicken and other stinky foods on the subway, there's little chance of the State Senate banning eating on public trans... More >>