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The Commodore

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin
What would you do for a great plate of fried chicken? At the original Pies-N-Thighs in Williamsburg a couple years ago, fried chicken fans had to be willing to wait. The line snaked out the...
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Spring Preview: Rebecca Minkoff SS2011

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin
While it may be too early to start fantasizing about lightweight clothing, that hasn't stopped us from drooling over spring accessories like Rebecca Minkoff's spring 2011 collection, on view at the designer's showroom last night....
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Eataly: A Strategy

Posted on January 13, 2011 by admin
If agoraphobia is a fear of crowds, and claustrophobia is a fear of being trapped small places, then what is that particularly New York fear of being trapped in a mob of people, as at...
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Last-Minute Foodie Gift Guide

Posted on December 23, 2010 by admin
There are various types of foodies, but certain gifts will be appreciated by all, whether they use their kitchens for massive baking projects or just as a place to mix cocktails. In the food world...
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Last-Minute Fashionista Gift Guide

Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin
Help! You have a fashionista on your list and you haven't even started shopping yet. No worries: The whole world of fashion revolves around pulling it together at the last possible minute. Here are a...
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Dressler

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin
CLOSED Feeling overwhelmed by the number of new restaurants opening these days? As New York gets caught up in a vicious cycle of newness - diners relentlessly pursuing the latest trends, chefs quickly moving on...
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The Bowery, November

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin
Most of us never would have believed this 10 years ago, but the Bowery is shaping up to be one of the more fashionable avenues in New York. On the corner of East 4th Street,...
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Brindle Room

Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin
Though it's a noble goal, authenticity isn't always what you want when seeking out imported regional specialties. Take saucissons bourguignons. Few New Yorkers would likely complain that there isn't enough tripe in French sausages here....
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On-Island Vs. Off-Island: Keeping It Local on Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 30, 2010 by admin
One look inside the market at Morning Glory Farm in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard and you'll see the crux of a food movement gaining ground here. Beets, baby squash, wax beans, corn and many more vegetables...
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Larsen’s Fish Market, Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin
You could plunk down a good deal of money for dinner at the fancy Home Port restaurant in Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard, a tiny fishing town known for its beautiful sunsets. Or you could enjoy the...
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Vapiano

Posted on August 3, 2010 by admin
This first branch of this rapidly-expanding Italian "fast casual" chain in New York, Vapiano fills a void left by Dean & DeLuca when that panini and coffee shop closed just a couple blocks down on...
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Xi’an Famous Foods

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin
Ever get a yen for a cold, spicy salad made with...lamb face? Chances are you haven't, but once you've had this and some of the other unusual offerings at the new Xi'an Famous Foods on...
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This Is Why You Have High Blood Pressure

Posted on July 13, 2010 by admin
The battle against salt has been portrayed by the city and the media as a strike against the fast food and processed foods industry, and by extension, legislation to protect the poor. But before you...
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Eleven Madison Park

Posted on July 6, 2010 by admin
The democratization of the food world is in many ways a good thing. An appreciation of taco trucks, Chinatown pastry shops and country barbecue stands has trickled up from the populace to food authorities like...
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Must-Have Summer Shoes 2010

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin
As much as we love ogling fabulous Balenciaga stilettos, flats are what we actually wear for a day of strolling around the city. In the summer months, they can be sneaks, espadrilles, sandals or ballet...
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