Todd English

London Calling Brooklyn at Dear Bushwick; Chinese by Way of Peru at Chifa

This week, Tejal Rao checks in at a "spot of warmth" on the otherwise gloomy Wilson Avenue, Dear Bushwick. Having previously honed her skills at Goat Town, chef Jessica Wilson offers "English-inspired dishes with American ingredients" and assures us that "this is the sort of simple, seasonal food th ... More >>

How To Make Chilean Extra Virgin Olive Oil Martini From Olives

Today's cocktail recipe comes to us from Todd English over at Olives in Union Square. The Chilean Extra Virgin Olive Oil Martini is a specialty cocktail that's one of their more popular drinks. It doesn't have the thick oily feel you might expect. There's a sort of robust freshness that comes along ... More >>

Tom Colicchio Spoils 'Top Chef' Results On Twitter; Tyler Florence Cooks For Obama

Tom Colicchio spoiled the episode of Top Chef Masters immediately as the episode ended on the East Coast, forgetting that Pacific Standard Time viewers had yet to see it. According to zap2it.com, Colicchio tweeted "Congratulations to my friends Kerry Heffernan and Chris Cosentino for making it to th ... More >>

Say Goodbye To Gravy, Fu Sushi

Gravy in the Flatiron district has shut down. It specialized in Southern-style comfort food and announced the closing via Facebook. [Mad Park News] Fu Sushi closed on Avenue B in August. The space is currently up for rent at $4,375 for 700 square feet. [EV Grieve] Todd English's The Libertine h ... More >>

Marcus Samuelsson at GOP Convention, Bourdain Says He Can Die Happy

Mario Batali doesn't like it when people yell in his kitchen: "One of the big rules for our kitchens is that if you're not close enough to be able to touch me, you can't talk to me." [New York Times] Obama supporter Marcus Samuelsson is hanging with Arianna Huffington at the Republican National Co ... More >>

Voters Oppose Soda Limits, Back Liquor Crackdown

[See More Edible News: Sriracha Popcorn Exists | Todd English's Ex-Fiancée Found Shoplifting Again] It's not really big news these days that New Yorkers aren't particulary fond of Mayor Bloomberg's proposed soda ban. But did you know that 56 percent of New Yorkers think a New York City crackdown o ... More >>

Pinkberry Rolls Out a Nutella-Like Froyo

[See More Edible News: Sriracha Popcorn Exists | Todd English's Ex-Fiancée Found Shoplifting Again] If you're one of those people who puts Nutella on everything, this is great news. Pinkberry announced on Tuesday that it's rolling out a hazelnut-flavored yogurt. The new flavor will be available ... More >>

Todd English's Ex-Fiance Found Shoplifting Again

Last week we mentioned that Todd English's ex-fiance Erica Wang was busted for shoplifting at Ralph Lauren, where she worked. This week, the New York Post reports that Wang was caught stealing over $1000 worth of merchandise from Sephora in Midtown. This comes after Wang was arraigned and released ... More >>

Say Hello To Isola Trattoria & Crudo Bar, Bugs

Isola Trattoria & Crudo Bar at the Mondrian SoHo opened today. It's Sicilian food by executive chef Victor LaPlaca, who spent the last 17 years opening restaurants with Todd English. Signatures off Isola's trattoria menu will include cuscinetto with goat cheese and black olive, baby heirloom tomato ... More >>

Under The Toque: Danny Bowien Too Successful, Andrew Zimmern On Almost Eating Foreskin

Danny Bowien talks to the New York Observer on being a really successful chef..and (sort of) complains: "You become a chef and it sucks...because you don't get to cook anymore. Like you're basically just managing, doing paperwork and making sure your dishwashers show up." [New York Observer] Appa ... More >>

Say Hello to Ovenly, Plaza Food Hall

Brooklyn's Northeast Kingdom restaurant just added a new wine room to their downstairs den. The space allows them to expand the wine list to match their farm-to-table and foraged menu. Wine and cocktails are served downstairs. Organic Avenue recently took the opportunity to nab a short-term lease a ... More >>

Under the Toque: Guy Fieri in NYC, Todd English Sued

According to The New York Times, Guy Fieri will be opening a restaurant in Times Square. Fieri has seven restaurants already in California but the New York concept will be completely different. It's slated to be called Guy's American Kitchen and Bar. [New York Times] Le Bernardin will be hosting a ... More >>

Sound Bites and Celebrity Chefs at LuckyRice's Grand Feast

The LuckyRice Grand Feast had an impressive food and chef line-up. Although not everyone on the star-studded culinary council could be found in person, industry notables like Susur Lee, Angelo Sosa, Masaharu Morimoto, Jeffrey Steingarten, and Todd English were spotted among the crowd. We talked to f ... More >>

Under the Toque: Asian Food Craze, New Menu at WD-50

Wylie Dufresne at WD-50 is creating a completely different menu with brand-new dishes. [NYTimes] Iron Man competitor Joe Bastianich talks about his new book and the dark secrets of restaurants. "The skills of a maître d' are the same skills a hooker has--to please the clients. . . . Make them fee ... More >>

Robert Sietsema at Phayul; Lauren Shockey at The Astor Room

This week in the Voice, Robert Sietsema gets a spicy surprise, namely "reconfigured Sichuan fare," at Tibetan café Phayul; Lauren Shockey discovers "totally passé eats" at The Astor Room.​ Sam Sifton approves of Empellón: "one of the more captivating restaurants to open in recent months, w ... More >>

The Week in Food Blogs: Dead Dining Trends; Celebrity Foodies; Hot Hamptons Restos

This week in food blogs... Eater enlightened us about 10 NYC food and dining trends that are officially dead. Grub Street discovered that Hugh Jackman has always been something of a foodie. Midtown Lunch tucked into a steaming pot of Pro Hot's Korean tofu stew even though it was a bajillion degre ... More >>

The 7 Best Todd English Quotes in Today's Times Profile

English, muffin.​Todd English has been taking a beating in the press of late. In a New York Times profile today, he gets to tell his side of the story. The article lists English's current lawsuits: "He is being sued by Resolution Pictures, a company based in Pennsylvania that did production w ... More >>

Boston Chefs Will Not Stand By Their Man, Todd English

jimmyfund.orgHow can chefs not love this face?​It wouldn't be the first time Todd English's cooking cred was called into question.

Cesare Casella Wants to Take You to Italy; Alex Garcia Now Cooking at Copacabana Supper Club

​Todd English reveals how he feels about a not-quite-burgeoning music career: "I did a couple gigs, that was it. ... I certainly won't give up my day job for that ... nor should I because I don't think I'd go that far." [Zagat Buzz] London import Le Caprice has hired Ed Carew to helm the kitc ... 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 >>

Before Todd English Was Sued by His Landlord, He Got Dumped by Boston

Celebrated chef or Drakkar Noir ad? You be the judge.​We thought Todd English's latest problems were limited to his alleged failure to pay the rent on his $9,000-a-month Broome Street loft, but lo, we were mistaken.

Todd English's Ember Room Gets a Pan-Asian Pan in Midtown

The celebrity chef's newest Theater District spot is no Broadway hit

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 >>

The Week in Food Blogs: NYC's Best Slices, Worst Restaurant Websites

This week in food blogs... Eater rounded up the "Best Worst" New York City bar and restaurant websites. And, yes, a Todd English joint makes the cut. Grub Street wondered if Columbus Tavern, which opened last week on the Upper West Side, is the latest media haunt. A Hamburger Today created an In- ... 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 >>

Damien Brassel No Longer Cooking Knife Fork Meals at Percy's Tavern; Harris Mayer-Selinger Adds More Peru to Bar Paya

​Chef Damien Brassel of now-defunct Knife Fork will no longer be doing Knife Fork dinners out of Percy's Tavern. [Eater] Top Chef alum Cynthia Sestito will be cooking a special Italian holiday menu at Café Napoli in Little Italy on Saturday. [Grub Street] David Chang has been active on ... More >>

A First Look Inside Foodparc, NYC

​Foodparc is not quite as big and grandiose as it looks from the outside. If this era coming up has a theme, it might be the Era of Food Courts. They seem to be popping up everywhere.

François Payard Previews His New Bakery

Dessert BuzzAt Payard, the macarons are impaled and dipped in chocolate.​After a brief exile behind a jewelry store counter, François Payard once again has a storefront to call his own: On September 17, the pastry chef will open François Payard Bakery at 116 West Houston Street.

5 & Diamond Loses David Santos & Closes; Plein Sud F&B Director Gets Sacked

​"All-stars" added to the lineup of cheftestants reportedly slated for the next season of Top Chef include Marcel Vigneron and Fabio Viviani, from seasons two and five, respectively. [Eater] David Santos has followed in the footsteps of Ryan Skeen and departed from 5 & Diamond, which has sinc ... More >>

Better Iced Coffee at Home; Culinary Camps for Kids

​Family bakery Brooklyn Bread House in the Bronx has become an overnight success for being the only place in New York that sells lavash, a long, thin, chewy flatbread from Armenia. [NY Daily News] Jamba Juice is pissed that McDonald's is now making fresh fruit smoothies, especially now that t ... More >>

Plein Sud Plain Sucks

A Top Chef contestant bombs in his own restaurant

Purdue Calls for New Chicken Labels; Dairy Queen Seeks to Stop Blizzard Infringement

​The latest addition to the ever-growing list of food recalls: frozen mice. MiceDirect, which provides mice as snake food for pet owners, is recalling millions of frozen mice due to potential salmonella poisoning. [NY Times] Katie Holmes is flying in her favorite cupcakes, made by Todd Englis ... More >>

Fat Pants Friday: T.E. Key Lime Caramels

​ Everything, including possibly the staff, is tattooed with Todd English's name at the chef's lavish new food hall in the Plaza Hotel's basement. There is no escaping Todd English, whether you're contemplating a sandwich, a salad, a coffee mug, a tote bag, or, somewhat unnervingly, the chef ... More >>

Todd English 'Out' at Juliet Supper Club; David Burke 'In' at Bowlmor

​Todd English is no longer affiliated with Jon B's Juliet Supper Club in Chelsea. The chef's menu was phased out a month ago and a new one by Mario Tolentino, who won an episode of Chopped, has been launched. [Grub Street] White House chef Cristeta Comerford and pastry chef William Yosses rec ... More >>

Robert Sietsema at The Commodore; Sarah DiGregorio at Takashi

This week in the Voice, Robert Sietsema has a stiff drink and the usual "retro-Southern-locavoric-hash-house fare" at The Commodore in Williamsburg. Sarah DiGregorio chews on some raw tripe and grills beef heart at Takashi. Sam Sifton approves of the newly reopened Annisa, where Anita Lo, "is not b ... More >>

Some Photos From the Beard Awards and Its Boozy, Well-Fed Aftermath

Rachel Wharton shows off the Beard Media award she picked up on Sunday for Best Food-Related Column.​ Fork in the Road was at Avery Fisher Hall last night for the James Beard Awards and their boozy, overfed aftermath. Gin and caviar were dispensed freely in the press room, where journalists p ... More >>

Anne Burrell Wants Back Into the Restaurant Biz; Nate Appleman Seeks Skilled Pizza Makers

​Pierre Schutz has been named the executive chef at the forthcoming Jean-Georges at the Mark hotel, set to open in March. He was formerly at the now-defunct Vong. [NY Times] Famed Gascon chef Thierry Marx will cook a special $350 meal at Le Bernardin on Feb. 20, as part of d'Artagnan's 25th a ... More >>

Susur Lee's Shang Celebrates One (Hard) Year with a Who's Who of the Food World

​Susur Lee, the Canadian chef who made his New York debut with Shang in the Thompson LES Hotel, celebrated the restaurant's first birthday last night with an A-list guest list of chefs, food media, and attractive scenesters. Lee welcomed guests with a toast to his restaurant, despite the "diff ... More >>

Bluefin Tuna on Menus, Should Be Banned; Coca-Cola Targets China

​Some of the tuna sushi being served in New York restaurants comes from an endangered species, according to a new study. Bluefin tuna is regularly on the menu in New York restaurants. [NY Daily News] Meanwhile a Times editorial makes the case for banning the sale of bluefin in the U.S., joini ... More >>

Under the Toque: Jason Zukas of 'Chopped' in at Charles; David Chang Hates More Stuff

​ Charles, in Greenwich Village, has announced that Jason Zukas will take over for executive chef Kristine Mana-ay while she's on maternity leave. Zukas has cooked at Andre Balazs's Sunset Beach on Shelter Island, and was a contestant on Chopped. [Grub Street] Dennis Foy now owns the Lawrence ... More >>

Under the Toque: Phil Conlon in at Broadway East; Todd English in at Great Jones Hotel

​Broadway East has confirmed yet another new chef to head up its kitchen. Phil Conlon, the opening chef de cuisine at Cafe Cluny, has taken over from Gavin Mills, who has reportedly left New York to work in California. Grub Street] Todd English has confirmed rumors that he will open a new spa ... More >>

At Last Night's CB2 SLA Committee Hearing...

...Josh Morgan (Houston's) and Robert Werhane (Dell'anima, L'Artusi) talked about their plans for the former Bar Q space at 308 Bleecker Street: Their "Chesapeake Bay-inspired fish house" will feature seasonal small bites and weekly specials. Morgan and Werhane have spent three years planning the co ... More >>

Among the Items on the CB2 Agenda This Evening...

...is South Brooklyn Pizza's application for a full liquor license for 159 Prince Street. The space, between West Broadway and Thompson Street, was described in its real estate listing as "perfect for florist, lingerie, or any boutique." One can begin to guess how neighbors of the former copy shop w ... More >>

Under the Toque: Michael Schaefer Leaves Mermaid Inn; John Schaefer Sues Irving Mill

​Douglas Rodriguez, who was beat out by Anita Lo on Top Chef Masters, is no longer affiliated with the Flatiron project, Nuela, which has been in the works for some time. Rodriguez said he left due to "creative differences," and is rumored to be in talks with Drew Nieporent. [Eater] Matthew ... More >>

A Sustainable Farm on Governors Island; A New Hut for the Texting Generation

Has Pizza Hut changed its name to "The Hut"? Despite the chain using this shorter name on its signage and delivery boxes, it claims that the name has not officially changed. Apparently, "The Hut" is just a "simpler and easier" nickname for the "texting generation" to use. If they're going to go ther ... More >>

Todd English's Magical Fairy Dust

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