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Among iconic American foodstuffs, fried chicken has the ability to generate a particular patriotic zeal, and southerners are by far the most vocal (rightfully so). The dish has a dark past: The beloved cooking technique was introduced to this country...
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If football kept you on the couch this past weekend, you missed out on some ridiculously tasty events. Not to worry, this is New York, and there's something going on at all times if you know where to look. Here's what's happening this week.Cronut Hol...
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This week's entry: The Scarecrow, a Moonbot Studios-produced video and iOS game that takes a direct shot at the processed-food industry while tying sustainably raised food back to Chipotle (video after the jump). And this time, Chipotle's chief marke...
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How do you prefer your toast? We prefer ours by way of Milkflower, a three-month-old Astoria pizzeria at 3412 31st Avenue that's quickly becoming a compelling member of the neighborhood.
When Jersey brothers Pete and Danny Aggelatos opened this spot...
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But at least one reader doesn't agree. Says Jerry E. Chipuk:
Hello?? What about Makana on 1st Avenue!
Makana has two outposts--one on First Avenue in Harlem, the other on 106th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam. The self-dubbed Hawaiian and Ja...
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We're just two weeks out from this year's installation of Le Fooding, the 13-year-old Parisian dining renegade that first strutted into New York City four years ago. The group's made its name on looking at aspects of food culture through a unique len...
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The simple papaya salad is a good measuring stick for the quality of a Thai restaurant--and at Pok Pok NY, the dish is a standout on the menu.It's usually the curries, laaps, and charcoal-grilled meats that we come away from a Thai restaurant babblin...
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Amura will hold a special sake tasting this weekend for those interested in learning about the Japanese spirit
It's Friday, and the start of the weekend is in sight. So ditch the suit and tie or pencil skirt, and head out to one of these events.Li...
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The islands of Hawaii are on display at Onomea located at 84 Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg
Though an illuminated outline of the 50th state features prominently on its back wall, no map is necessary to guide you to the understanding that the foo...
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Or, as of yesterday, Vietnamese sandwiches, since Schwader decided to take matters into his own hands and open Khe-Yosk, a tiny annex of his restaurant space that will operate during daytime hours.The spot is selling just two sandwiches, one a combin...
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Sipping Grimm Artisanal Ales' From the Hip Belgian Blonde, made with organic, hand-seeded rosehips is a good reminder that summer isn't quite over yet; the hazy golden-hued ale pairs well with a muggy Brooklyn afternoon. But just like the season, thi...
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In a sea of similarity among bowls of noodle soup, this ramen distinguishes itself for incorporating the Szechuan flavor profile of mapo tofu.While there's still a time and place to worship at the altar of some of the greatest ramen temples in this c...
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$1 oysters make The Brooklyn Star a popular happy hour spot
The harvest is peaking, but cheap drinks are always in season. Here's a look at a few places around town to get drinks for a steal this week.The Third Man, 115 Avenue C
"The Wolf Hour" h...
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There is a new microbrewery opening at 265 Bowery, but don't expect to find scrappy, Warby Parker-wearing brewmasters hanging by the tap. This brewery makes real German bier, and it comes by way of an international brand: Paulaner Brauhaus & Restaura...
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Part one of my interview with Northern Spy Food Co.'s Hadley Schmitt ran yesterday. Here in part two, the chef talks about keeping his head clear amid the media buzz, why he'd like to see more cooks with grit, and the healthy food he'd happily eat ev...
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Philadelphia has been enamored of the burgeoning Han Dynasty chain since it first exploded onto the scene five years ago. Perhaps that's because owner Han Chiang has made a name for himself via an attitude as fiery as his food; more likely it's becau...
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The fast-food Mexican format that offers quick mindfully-assembled tacos, tortas, and burritos is so popular in the western end of our country, but it has yet to take hold this far east. Unlike big-branch conglomerates serving slop, these types of re...
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These nachos torpedo the tortilla chip and cheese boilerplate--and are a good reason to spend a day drinking beers in the north Bronx.If you're looking for a solid reason to do a little exploring in a far-off region of this city, you might consider r...
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Potatoes receive star treatment at Potatopia
If food were a summer blockbuster, the burger would be a leading man played by Brad Pitt, while the lowly potato would undoubtedly be the hilarious sidekick portrayed by Zach Galifianakis. However, the ...
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Inside the main dining room at Beast of Bourbon
On Thursday, Black Swan owner Sureshan Pather will open the Beast of Bourbon at 710 Myrtle Avenue in Bed-Stuy. And yesterday, general manager James Lemieux gave us an exclusive pre-opening look insid...
