[Photo: Daniel Krieger] Without being prompted, the chef Andy Ricker tells me he isn't an expert on Thai cooking. Since 1987, as he has explained many times in recent years, he's been obsessed with the stuff. It's a learning... »
MIDTOWN WEST — The Paris location of famous French Bistro Benoit has been around for 100 years, and the New York location is joining in to assist in the celebratory revelry. On May 3 the restaurant will offer a five-course... »
[Krieger] Thai food guru Andy Ricker opened the doors to Pok Pok NY last Wednesday, and lines have been out the door ever since. The Columbia Waterfront District location of Ricker's Portland transplant has received glowing reviews thus far,... »
1) Williamsburg: Last week, nightlife vet Leif Huckman opened Donna, a new bar and restaurant in Williamsburg. The space was designed by the Haslegrave brothers, who also worked on Elsa, Paulie Gee’s, Manhattan Inn, and Goat Town. Pitched as "an... »
127 Columbia Street, Brooklyn Phone: 718-923-9322; web Status: Opening Tonight at 6 p.m. Tonight's the night Thai food fans have been waiting for: at 6 p.m., acclaimed Portland chef Andy Ricker will open the doors to his tiny full-service restaurant... »
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The Paris-based Dans Le Noir finally opened its doors in Times Square a few weeks ago after a series of false starts. The first dining in the dark restaurant to hit the streets of New York, Dans Le Noir... »
Welcome to the Ask the Ambassador, in which Eater meets with different diplomats to discuss their eating and drinking preferences and where they can get a taste of home while they serve their mission in New York City. Guillermo Rishchynski... »
Last month, Jean-Georges Vongerichten hinted that there were some big design changes in store for Jean Georges, his 15-year-old flagship restaurant on Central Park. And today, he tweets a photo of what the Nougatine portion of the space will... »
All throughout the rest of Bodega Week, we're going to be meeting the people that make the neighborhood bodegas of this city run. Right now: Basri Cingir, of Park West Cafe & Deli: [Photo: Krieger, 03/15/12] With a central location... »
All throughout the rest of Bodega Week, we're going to be meeting the people that make the neighborhood bodegas of this city run. Right now: Mohammad Toha, of Green Leaf Deli: Amsterdam Avenue is home to many bodegas – there’s... »
1) Morningside Heights: The New York Times reports that a new ramen joint is now open in the neighborhood called Jin Ramen. The menu features many different types of noodles and broths. Status: Certified Open; 3183 Broadway, (646)-559-2862. 2) Midtown:... »
Welcome to Eater's column, Decanted, in which wine writer Talia Baiocchi guides us through the treacherous world of New York wine lists. Battery Park City after dark feels like walking through a developer’s model of a New York City neighborhood,... »
1) East Village: Flo Fab reports that the first Manhattan outpost of Roberto Santibañez’s Mexican hot spot Fonda is now open on Avenue B (the original is in Park Slope). This 60-seat restaurant offers bar food, brunch dishes, and mezcals,... »
EAST VILLAGE—In honor of Presidents Day, East Village restaurant Spina will be offering bottles of La Cacciatorra prosecco for $5 with food purchase. [EaterWire] WILLIAMSBURG—Williamsburg bar and restaurant owners are complaining about the loss in busi... »
