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Girls Shoots at Sugar Shop in Cobble Hill

They may have nixed a scene in Nolita's Little Cupcake Bakeshop, but the Girls crew was spotted shooting at Sugar Shop on Baltic Street this morning. The Cobble Hill sweets emporium is becoming a favorite set location--Paul Rudd was also seen filming there last year.

New Restaurant Reviews: Interpretation of Dreams at Pearl & Ash; Outstanding Seafood at Kittery

Spring is ripe with surprises (80 degrees, 40 degrees, you know the drill). This week, our professional eaters explored two curveball restaurants and were pleasantly delighted--though not equally--by each. Tejal Rao appreciated the food at Pearl & Ash more than the dark and noisy space on the Bowery ... More >>

Andrew Carmellini's Lafayette Opened on Monday

Andrew Carmellini's new French restaurant, Lafayette, opened on Monday. He tweeted that the bakery opened at noon and dinner service was available at 5:30. Carmellini joined forces with his partners from Locanda Verde and the Dutch, Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom, to run the bistro. Chef Damon Wise cr ... More >>

5 Best Weekend Food Events

Friday, March 29 Founders Beer and Field Trip Beef Jerky Tasting Head to Nolita Mart and Espresso Bar to sip Founders Brewing Co.'s All Day IPA and nosh on Field Trip beef jerky from 6 to 8 p.m. And bring friends, because this tasting is free. 156 Mott Street

18 Awesome Places to Watch the Super Bowl in New York: Get Your Sports On

Deciding where to watch the Super Bowl is stressful. Do you pick the place with the best drink specials? The greatest food deals? Do you follow the crowd? Find a quiet bar with a decent screen to watch the game in private? We've broken it down by hood and borough of where to get the most bang for yo ... More >>

Where Was I Eating Those Curls of Spiced Crisps? Balaboosta!

These off-the-menu (but on almost every table) yucca chips are deep-fried and dusted with paprika and salt before being served at Nolita favorite, Balaboosta. Served alongside the restaurant's "grind-it-yourself" hummus ($7) or eaten on their own, the crunchy bits are reminiscent of Spanish chicharr ... More >>

Watch a Deleted Girls Scene Shot at The Little Cupcake Bakeshop

While this clip from a future episode of the much-loved HBO show Girls, which hits on the multitude of lows that occur in the lives of twenty something New Yorkers, won't make it on TV, it does leak two truths about the upcoming season. Firstly, women on HBO are still really into cupcakes. Secondly, ... More >>

Yoshihito Kida and Mika Ohie Bring You the Joys of Soba

Bang for your buckwheat

Tejal Rao at Cocoron; Robert Sietsema at Nargis Cafe

This week, our own Tejal Rao found the beauty in buckwheat at Nolita's Cocoron. Of the restaurant's signature soba, she writes that "the noodles here have soul and bite. A massive pot of water rolls in the back of the kitchen, sending up a clean, perfumed steam." This second location for husband an ... More >>

What's Happening This Week: Post-Hurricane Sandy Events

Many of the week's food festivities have been canceled, but the show will go on for these celebrations. Wednesday, October 31 Sound and Cinema at Nitehawk Cinema: Nitehawk Cinema will screen Nosferatu, the 1922 black-and-white silent horror flick. Sip creepy cocktails like "There Will be Blood" and ... More >>

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5 Great Restaurants in Little Italy

Now that this year's San Gennaro festival has stuffed its last cannoli, my neighborhood has returned to its relaxed self. While I'm all in favor of the Old Country vibe surrounding most of Mulberry Street, my go-to spots around Little Italy and NoLIta aren't actually Italian (except for one!). [See ... More >>

Bring An Umbrella—But Not Your Appetite—to Ken & Cook

Malbec and eyeliner

Seven Favorite NYC Fish Tacos

[See More Favorites: 5 Cooling Dishes to Help You Beat the Heat | 5 Best Cheap Eats on Eldridge Street] Despite the hype, Baja-style fish tacos have never quite gotten the traction here we might have expected, still constituting something of a gastronomic rarity in New York. Following are the seven ... More >>

Say Goodbye to 9 Restaurant, Nolita House

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Know of any restaurants or bars opening or closing? Drop us a line. Eric Hara's 9 has shuttered. The number to the restaurant is disconnected and even the website seems to be disabled. [Grub Street] After 10 months, Gold Coast Deli closes its doors. No word yet ... More >>

Offered Without Comment

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita, Elizabeth Street, Friday, 10:53pm See more Offered Without Comment snapshots

Say Hello to Pounds & Ounces, Mahzen Grill

Bricola, a tiny wine bar created by the people behind Aria Wine Bar in the West Village, has opened in Hell's Kitchen. [Zagat] Pounds & Ounces, a gastropub outfitted with an in-house DJ, is opening Wednesday in Chelsea. [Grub Street] Granduca di Sicilia, an Italian restaurant with a Sicilian focus ... More >>

Vegan, Gluten-Free 'Nibblers' Are a Happy Accident

How many times have you thrown together a dish based solely on what you happened to have in the fridge? That's exactly how Carrie Firestone came up with Nibblers, a vegan, gluten-free dessert sold in cafés like The Bean and Teany. "I had some ingredients in the fridge -- some dark chocolate that w ... More >>

Mekong Restaurant: The Scene Continues

​It may be a long time since you've heard anything about New Mekong Restaurant, the Thai-Vietnamese spot that once graced Nolita and now sits on the corner of Sixth Avenue and King Street. It's been open for a few years, ancient in this day and age of food blogs clawing for the newest, hottest nex ... More >>

Tacombi Sets Up a Wee Cart in Chelsea Market

Lauren ShockeyThe messy-but-tasty corn taco​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 taco-dispensing VW bus -- this new outpost operates o ... More >>

THE GREAT INDOORS

Enjoy the pleasure of going outside (without going outside)

Parm: Munch a Bunch of Lunch

Dig into a sammy at the new Torrisi Italian Specialties spin-off

Thanksgiving Sandwiches Put Your Holiday Between Bread

Lauren BloombergLenny's: Where the Pilgrims went for takeout?​ Sure, Thanksgiving is awesome. There's turkey, stuffing, and all sorts of delicious sides, but what's even better than a commemorative feast? The day-after sandwiches. Thanksgiving sandwiches are one of the best parts of the holid ... More >>

October's 45 Openings and 25 Closings: A (More or Less) Comprehensive List

​The shark-infested waters of New York City's restaurant industry are not for the faint of heart. In case you're into keeping tabs, here is a list of those who took the leap and opened new establishments and those who were forced to bow out this month.

The New York City Marathon Helps You Eat Italian

Lauren BloombergA little something from Osteria Morini to propel you over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.​ The New York City Marathon is coming up in just 10 short days. You know what that means? There's going to be a lot of pasta eating in this city. Nothing sets you up better for a big race th ... More >>

Say Goodbye to Kenmare, Holy Basil

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Here are some of the dogs who got eaten this week. Know of any restaurants or bars opening or closing? Drop us a line. Kenmare has given up the ghost. The Paul Sevigny and Nur Khan one-time hotspot, in Nolita, will be replaced by a new concept. [Zagat Buzz]​ ... More >>

Happy National Taco Day! Find NYC's Best Tacos

It's National Taco Day, apparently! While New York City might not be Los Angeles when it comes to scoring premium carne asada off the street, there are still lots of excellent taco options to try. Plenty of new spots have opened since we listed the 10 Best Tacos in New York a couple of years ago, wi ... More >>

Pan American Resurfaces After Fire, With a New Chef

Open and Closed: Say Hello to Café de la Esquina at Wythe Diner, Goodbye to Double Crown

Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Double Crown, on the Bowery, will close its doors this month and reopen as Saxon & Parole. The adjoining gin joint, Madam Geneva, will remain intact. [Diner's Journal] Harry Boland's Pub, whic ... More >>

Open and Closed: Say Hello to Bread & Tulips, Goodbye to Tonio's

Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Charlie Palmer's Metrazur is serving its last tonight at Grand Central Station. An Apple store is said to be taking its place. [Strong Buzz] Little Veselka, the to-go Veselka outpost above the ... More >>

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Where Was I Eating? Tacombi @ Fonda Nolita

Lauren ShockeyTacombi's Avocado Taco​Fork in the Road readers triumph once again, correctly guessing that I was eating at Tacombi @ Fonda Nolita (267 Elizabeth Street, 917-727-0179), the newish Nolita taqueria where tacos are dispensed from a VW bus. Vegetarian tacos abound here, from the pob ... More >>

Todd English Sued for Skipping Out on Rent; Jamie Oliver Declares Small Win in L.A.

​Todd English got the third degree from lawyer David Katz giving his deposition regarding allegations that he skipped out on a $9,000-a-month lease on a Nolita loft. [NY Post] The state has for the first time released the definitive guide to what foods can be taxed. In short, if it comes read ... More >>

Is MiMa The Hot New Manhattan Nabe?

​Tired of LES? Sick of Nolita? Bored with NoHo? Furious at FiDi? Stil furious even though it's now known as SoMa? Well, get your ass together and move to MiMa! No, not the modern art museum.

Cinema Nolita to Be Replaced by - Surprise! - More Food

A History of New York​For seven years, Cinema Nolita occupied the storefront at 178 Mulberry Street. The video and DVD rental shop was one of the last of a rapidly dying breed, but when word of its potential closure surfaced in 2009, its customers rallied to try to save it. But despite their e ... More >>

What's Happening This Week: Punch for Japan; Cocktail Slam

As you may know, our weekly dining and drinking newsletter features all the coolest epicurean events in the city. Sign up for it here! New York Loves Japan Punch Party Summit Bar Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a glass of punch for a good cause. $20 buys you admission to this unlimited open-bar ev ... More >>

Asiadog Opens! Fusion Hot Dogs Abound...and Maybe the First Asian Corndog?

Lauren ShockeyNot Your Typical County Fair Fare​Asiadog has been a Brooklyn Flea staple for a while now, but as of today, it has a bricks and mortar location (albeit a wee one) in Nolita. Given our love of all things Asian and most things hot dog related, we had to swing by and grab lunch on ... More >>

Battle of the Nolita Classic Cupcakes: Billy's Bakery vs. Little Cupcake Bakeshop

Lauren ShockeyIngredients: sugar and spice and everything nice.​ Cupcakes might be so last year (hell, five years ago), but you wouldn't know it, at least judging by the proliferation of pastry that's arrived in Nolita over the past few months. Indeed, two new bakeries -- Billy's Bakery (268 ... More >>

Oxley's Carvery Is Coming to Mott Street

Rebecca Marx​ A couple of years ago, PBS made a short, poignant documentary about Albanese Meats called The Last Butcher in Little Italy. While Albanese may still be the neighborhood's last Italian butcher, it's about to get some carnivorous company from Oxley's Carvery, which is moving in to ... More >>

Open & Closed: Say Hello to Feed Your Hole; Goodbye to The Pussycat Lounge

Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. The Pussycat Lounge has closed after 41 years in business in the Financial District, reportedly by the city for construction without a permit. [Grub Street] Select Burger in the East Village h ... More >>

Robicelli's Cupcakes Will Pop Up in Nolita This Weekend

Mrs. Robicelli/FlickrThe controversial "Hot Josh."​ Following the Open Gallery pop-up they participated in at the beginning of January, Robicelli's Cupcakes is returning for a second go-round in Nolita.

The Week in Food Blogs: Eyeball-Searing Restaurant Signs; Snowy Day Eats

This week in food blogs... Eater rounded up 10 eyeball-searing New York restaurant signs. And, yes, Pulino's does make the list. Grub Street wondered why McDonald's Japan gets all the fun burgers? Midtown Lunch documented the internet buzz over Koreatown's new Food Gallery 32. Serious Eats liste ... More >>

Today in Pop-Up Shops: Poundcake!

SheGotTheBeat/flickrNo cake, but other goodies.​Wait, don't get too excited. There won't actually be pound cake sold at Poundcake NYC, the new pop-up shop at 242 Elizabeth Street in Nolita. Instead, this traveling boutique sells jewelry, accessories, art, photography, and vintage furniture by ... More >>

Robert Sietsema at Harold Dieterle's Kin Shop

This week in the Voice, Robert Sietsema approves of Kin Shop: "When [Harold Dieterle] debuted Perilla in 2007, it wasn't a marquee assignment, but a small West Village bistro that gradually attracted a fervent following. Now, after a measured period of time, he's opened a second place a few blocks d ... More >>

Socarrat Will Open in Nolita Soon

eats.com​ Socarrat, home of paella goodness and crispy rice bits, is expanding to Nolita and we've got a glimpse of what's to come.

Open & Closed: Say Hello to The Darby; Goodbye to Marfa

Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Cooper 35 Asian Pub, known for its $3 cocktails, will be torn down in the coming months to make room for a new Joe Sitt high-rise. [NYU News via Grub Street] CB Holding Corp. has filed for Cha ... More >>

Georgina Bloomberg Is Movin' on Up. To the Upper West Side. With Central Park Views.

​Making up for that whole being dumped by man and horse debacle, Georgina Bloomberg, the mayor's younger daughter, has purchased herself a little pick-me-up to the tune of a co-op on Central Park West. The 27-year-old shelled out "very close" to the asking price of $4.15 million, reports the N ... More >>

French-Accented Cocktail Bar, 1534, Debuts in Nolita Tonight

Jacques, looking thirsty.​For those who don't know the significance of the year 1534, it marks the date French explorer Jacques Cartier set out to discover a Western passage to Asia and instead landed in Canada -- specifically, in what is now known as the province Quebec. A new cocktail bar, l ... More >>

Open & Closed: Say Hello to Ciano; Goodbye to Donald Sacks

Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Bossa Nova Brazil in Hell's Kitchen has closed to make room for Flavor, which looks like it could be a martini bar. [Life with Food and Drink]​ Donald Sacks in Battery Park is closing do ... More >>

Open & Closed: Say Hello to Eton Vanderbilt; Goodbye to The Corner

Restaurants and bars, they come and they go. Here are a few making their debuts and bowing out this week. Tribeca mainstay, Columbine, is closing after 13 years of operation. Owner Barbara Stratton is planning to relocate nearby. [Tribeca Trib via Grub Street]​ The Corner on the Upper West S ... More >>