Joanna Prisco
The Archive
You don’t have to be a vampire to enjoy a Bloody Mary
Drinking Bloody Marys isn’t just a brunch-time pursuit — the tomato cocktail is also perfect for Halloween. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the French drink’s arrival in the...
Bite into one of these devilish desserts
A Fearsome Finale “Creepshow” cake — $65 nine-course dinner Louro, 142 W. 10th St, 212-206-0606 This Halloween, chef David Santos is serving up a nine-course meal that’s a tour de...
How to not wait in line at this summer’s hottest happenings in NYC
Sugar, not in a rush Ample Hills Creamery, 305: Nevins St., Gowanus, and 623 Vanderbilt Ave., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn The waiting game: The new Ample Hills flagship in Gowanus...
Pluck ripe summer veggies right from the source at nearby locales
’Tis the season for the freshest produce, and with a bushelful of pick-your-own (PYO) farms within 90 minutes of NYC, it’s time to choose from the bounty of corn, tomatoes,...
Can New Yorkers survive on just $4 a day?
One of the hottest cookbooks in the city right now isn’t a beautifully photographed, hardbound gourmet tome by a top chef, it’s a free e-book detailing how to make three...
Discover where New Yorkers are crafting their own floral bouquets
Standing around the wooden countertop, knives in hand while staring at recipes scrawled in chalk on a nearby blackboard, the group of aproned women gathered on a recent afternoon might...
The city's top burger spots by day of the week
There are few things that taste as gloriously patriotic as a grilled burger, dripping with juices, piled high with melted cheese and vegetables on a bun — and a burger...
New Brooklyn archery outpost gives Gowanus a sharper image
Straddling a white line on the concrete floor, a sinewy lass pauses to straighten her posture before taking aim at her target. Her left arm fans out in front of...
The top 5 NYC bars for World Cup fans
Watch the game and enjoy worldly snacks and drink specials at these winning bars and restaurants: Botequim 132 Fourth Ave.; 212-432-1324 Who needs a plane ticket when you can eat...
Enjoy your drink with a view at 5 buzzy new NYC rooftop bars
With summer on the horizon, it's time to feel on top of the world as you down your drink at the city's newest rooftop bars. Hip for the square Bar...
When the weather gets warm, dine at these new al fresco finds
After a brutal winter, it’s finally warming up — time to grab a table outside at these new outdoor eateries. All Aboard North River Lobster Company Pier 81, West 41st...
Kentucky Derby means it's time for a Bourbon revival
Not traveling south to watch the Kentucky Derby from the Churchill Downs infield on Saturday? No worries. Brynn White, a Louisville native turned Brooklynite, has been hosting an annual Derby...
'I turned my apartment into a restaurant!'
As Eric Salit prepped his chicken sorrentino marsala and bucatini arrabiata for a recent Saturday night dinner party, he was confident in the familiar recipes he’d served time and again....
How to throw the perfect Oscars theme party
Didn't score an invite to the pre- and post-parties for the 86th annual Academy Awards? Who needs ’em? We asked two of NYC’s leading party experts to style an Oscar...
The 5 places to not celebrate Valentine's Day
If the barrage of heart pendants and prix-fixe menus for Valentine’s Day repulse you as a singleton, good news: You may be unattached, but you’re not alone. According to a...
Even Fido can enjoy dessert with gourmet dog treats
Pupcakes! Dog cupcakes, $2.50 at Sprinkles, 780 Lexington Ave.; 212-207-8375 Although Sprinkles keeps the recipe for its doggie cupcake confidential, founder Candace Nelson reveals it features a sugar-free batter topped...
New iPhone app lets dog owners get instant medical advice
One night a month ago, Nicole Leven’s dog, Miles, wouldn’t stop throwing up and she didn’t know what to do. “He was having some stomach problems where he would be...
Hail Caesar!
As greens go, the Caesar salad hasn’t been the hippest way to eat your veggies in recent years. After exploding in popularity in the 1980s, it fell out of fashion...
Welcome to Park City, NY! Savor Sundance with a taste of Utah right here in the city
Uinta Brewing beer Named after the Uinta Mountains, this beer label is ubiquitous on taps in Park City. In the past few years, it’s made its way to restaurants and...
Spooky special treats
Sockerbit 89 Christopher St.; 212-206-8170 While most candies in Sweden are sold out of bins in pharmacies and supermarkets, this modern shop — decked in minimalist all-white and as utilitarian...