Each month, on the second Wednesday, we post this report of restaurants in the 10002 ZIP code that scored 28 points or more on their health department inspections, the equivalent of “C” grades under the city’s rating system. We...
Last week we posted a brief item about Yunnan Kitchen, a new restaurant coming to 79 Clinton St. A few days ago, we met Erika Chou, the owner, to discuss plans for the regional Chinese spot in the former...
I’ve heard complaints that our neighborhood isn’t so good when it comes to shopping. I may not buy much “stuff,” but I spend a sizable chunk of change on food, wine and other kitchen-related items. I think our neighborhood...
This morning's restaurant/food news:
Eater reveals that award winning Portland, Oregon chef Andy Ricker is opening his first New York City "Pok Pok" restaurant on the Lower East Side. The Southeast Asian specialist will be taking over the tiny spot...
Here's what's happening today on the Lower East Side food/restaurant beat:
T Magazine talks up the "Modern Bromance" taking place at Lost Weekend, the new coffee bar and lifestyle shop on lower Orchard Street.
Heartbreak, the German-Swiss spot on East 2nd...
Here are your Friday morning food headlines:
New at the Hester Street Fair this weekend: mini cupcakes and liquor infused cake balls from the Chibi Chef -- plus carmel donut holes from Wonder City Coffee.
The Meatball Shop's cookbook comes out...
Khushie Indian Kitchen, a tiny storefront at 139 Essex St. that does a big delivery and takeout business, was shuttered by the health department after an inspection yesterday. The restaurant was cited for seven sanitary violations, four of them...
It looks like 79 Clinton St., the former Lucky variety store and once-rumored Falai expansion, finally has a new tenant. Later this month, Community Board 3's liquor license committee will field an application from Yunnan Kitchen, a new Asian restaurant...
I’m proud to be associated with two neighborhood bars that pour good wine by the glass. I did the opening list for Sweet Grapes and continue to consult for Clandestino. I love ordering wine without hesitation. This should be...
Today's Lower East Side food news:
Expect to hear some buzz this week about Sons of Essex, the successor to Mason Dixon at 133 Essex Street. A few days ago, Urban Daddy had some photos inside. The mechanical bull is...
