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[Photo: Daniel Krieger] It's kind of an old story by now: Alex Stupak leaves wd-50 and the world of pastry to open up Empellón Taqueria, a Mexican spot, on West 4th Street. From the start, he does the savory... »
-- Alex Stupak's Bodega Week special is a riff on the chilaquiles from Mexico 2000, a bodega/taqueria in Williamsburg. The chef describes this dish as, "A sort of quick-cooked tortilla casserole, where you take some leftover chips and sauté... »
So many amazing restaurants, so little time. »
Former WD-50 pastry chef Alex Stupak took a big leap last year when he opened up Empellón, a high-end Mexican taqueria in the West Village. A year later, Stupak is back with Empellón Cocina, a taco-free, quieter, slightly higher-end sister restaurant i... »
Just 10 days ago, chef Alex Stupak opened Empellon Cocina, the more upscale sister restaurant to his Empellon Taqueria, in the East Village. According to the early word from Yelpers, bloggers, tweeters, and commenters, the menu of inventive and often... »
East Village: Good news, people who love pizza (a.k.a., everyone): Famed shop L'asso launches its brunch menu this weekend, featuring any entrée with a mimosa, coffee, or orange juice for just $16. [Grub Street] Empellón Cocina, Alex Stupak's second Em... »
Inside the chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican restaurant in the East Village. »
