Multiple times I have passed by the East Village Japanese restaurant Ipuddo, but until now, never tried it. "Ramen noodles and a big crowd," I guessed, not quite interested. But wanting to go anti-Momofuku and find a new noodle shop, I...
M.Wells Steakhouse finally opened in Long Island City. In only two months, Chef Hugues Dufour and his wife Sarah Obraitis have managed to generate genuine buzz. The night I went, a few days before New Years, when the only seat was at the bar. Honestly,...
For some time I've wanted to try Chef Andrew Carmellini's Soho restaurant, "The Dutch." Described on the website as "a neighborhood restaurant serving American food," that proved accurate but somewhat understated....
For awhile now, I’ve been curious to try Dan Barber’s farm-to-table food at Blue Hill. When my wife made reservations, it was time to finally get the experience once and for all. Impression on first entering? Quaint Greenwich Village brownstone that feels...
This Valentine's Day weekend I tried The John Dory Oyster Bar, a bustling restaurant run by English Chef April Bloomfields. I've been to April's other venue, The Spotted Pig, which she partnered with Ken Friedman. It was New...
