FOODIE

There are so many brunch options in Manhattan, with several offering the same ol same ol with not much diversity.  We all have that picky eater in our lives, who can never figure out what they really want, so why not find a place that will suit them and keep you relaxed and happy in the process?  The Ainsworth is that spot, and we are here to tell you why! [Read more…] about The Ainsworth Wants to Know… What Kind of ‘Bruncher’ Are You?

We kicked off our end of year foodie celebration on Thursday with part one of our list of 10 best restaurants we’ve visited in 2017, with some stellar choices that included Allora, Richard Sandoval’s Pampano, Greenwich Steakhouse, Two Forks and The Rainbow Room.  Today, we conclude our list of the 10 best restaurants and we may have saved the best for last. [Read more…] about The 10 Best Restaurants We’ve Visited in 2017 (Part Two)

Over the past four years, I have done hundreds of restaurants in Manhattan, most of which have been memorable for all the right reasons.  Last night, I was invited to experience Hakkasan on 43rd between 8th and 9th, and it truly became a religious experience for me in so many ways.  Almost to the point where I can (potentially) say that it has been my favorite restaurant I have ever done up to now. [Read more…] about Hakkasan Might Just Be My Favorite Manhattan Restaurant

Over the course of 2017, many of our writers (especially myself) ate at a ton of fabulous restaurants in Manhattan.  There’s a reason why the variety of cuisines here are some of the best in the world, and these ten that we have chosen are no exception.  From Harlem all the way down to the Lower East Side and everything in between, we count down our ten best restaurants that we have been to in the year that was. [Read more…] about The 10 Best Restaurants We’ve Visited in 2017 (Part One)

So, there’s a bit of jealousy for this particular writer, as PN Wood Fired Pizza is a spot that we have visited before, but it was done by another talented writer at Manhattan Digest (link here.)  I had no idea what I was prepared for when we did round two there earlier this week, and suffice to say I was quite thrilled with what they were able to accomplish in the world of pizza and so much more. [Read more…] about PN Wood Fired Pizza Breaks the Delicious Rules in Flatiron

Harlem is truly becoming one of the best parts of Manhattan when it comes to the food scene that is vibrant and incredible there.  No longer do we need to stick to mid and downtown for our foodie finds, now we find ourselves hopping on the 2/3 and 4/5/6 for our next delicious discovery.  I found that and then some at Clay, nestled in the heart of Harlem on Manhattan Avenue between 122nd and 123rd street. [Read more…] about Clay is a Fantastic Hidden Gem in the Heart of Harlem

One of the main reasons why I love the Food Network so much is of course the food, but the other is Alex Guarnaschelli.  There is something so fresh, real and fun about her persona and the way she cooks that keeps me coming back for more and more.   With a new cookbook out and many other things she is doing like being an awesome person (and being an owner of one of our favorite restaurants called Butter), Alex still has time to host a fabulous holiday party and wants you to do the same.  In doing so, she has given our readers some great tips on how to have the most successful holiday party ever and not having it end with a gross piece of fruitcake. [Read more…] about Alex Guarnaschelli’s Amazing Tips for a Successful Holiday Party!

When it comes to the cold weather in the winter, one thing is definitely for certain: comfort foods comes into play.  The freezing rain and snow can be very problematic for us, as we rush to find some sort of shelter that provides some delicious comfort food for us to devour.  So where are the best spots in Manhattan to enjoy this sort of yummy cuisine? [Read more…] about Where to Go to Warm Up With Manhattan’s Best Comfort Foods