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Zero Bond owner Scott Sartiano scraps Hamptons outpost, will open new branch of celeb-magnet restaurant
July 2, 2024 | 10:32amThe nightlife impresario will bring his popular Soho restaurant Sartiano's to East Hampton's storied Hedges Inn, which was supposed to house Zero Bond before local officials put the kibosh on...
NYC sushi hotspots popping up in unusual places — and even Blake Lively is feeding the frenzy
May 29, 2024 | 2:59pm"There's nothing like fresh, high-quality sushi," said Lively, who has brought her love of sushi to Daniel Boulud's Michelin-starred Jōji Box.
Iconic NYC bar visited by Teddy Roosevelt, Annie Oakley recruits ex-Waverly Inn chef
May 14, 2024 | 1:26pmOpened in 1873, the Paris Cafe once saw the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Edison and Annie Oakley belly up to the hand-carved wooden bar. In later years, Bob Dylan...
New restaurants ready to make some noise in Hamptons — as locals try to silence Zero Bond
April 30, 2024 | 5:46pmAt The Maidstone, an Italian-focused eatery from LDV Hospitality will serve up favorites like spaghetti with tomato and basil, along with American summer classics like lobster rolls
Michelin-starred chef brings dazzling taste of India to East Village at Bungalow — but good luck scoring a reservation
April 23, 2024 | 9:45amFor Khanna, Bungalow is about creating culture and community through the food. Those lucky enough to score a table are treated to a refined take on regional Indian-inspired fare.
NYC power lunch makes comeback as more workers return to office
April 14, 2024 | 9:12amMidtown staples like Michael’s and Fresco by Scotto, along with newer hot spots from top chefs Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, have been swarming with the city’s movers and shakers...
NYC hotspot brings touch of Florence to Brooklyn with ‘wine window’ to tap booze-to-go demand
April 2, 2024 | 7:16pmPlease Tell Me owners Eric Griego and Austin Woolridge have dusted off the centuries-old wine window concept as a way to increase revenue – especially when private events shut down...
NY developer to transform shuttered Playboy Club venue into gay-friendly hotel
March 19, 2024 | 4:50pmThe West 42nd St. space includes a 7,500-square-foot restaurant and common area that would be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining, Reisner said.
Top chefs look to cook up deals at South Beach Wine & Food Festival
February 21, 2024 | 8:08pm"It's kind of like the Super Bowl and spring break for chefs," festival founder Lee Schrager told Side Dish.
NYC real estate tycoon's kin crafts own path with top-shelf whiskey
February 8, 2024 | 2:36pmJulie Macklowe's interest in whiskey first began two decades ago when she began collecting the spirits as a 23-year-old finance grad while working in Asia.
Popular NYC restaurant proudly supporting Israel grapples with vandalism cases: 'Like someone entering your home'
January 30, 2024 | 5:05pmGazala’s at 447 Amsterdam Ave., may be the only Druze restaurant in New York City and the country at large, serving traditional dishes like hummus, and signature bourekas and mankosha.
Palestinian restaurant Ayat to throw free sabbath dinner after backlash over 'river to the sea' menu listing
January 21, 2024 | 11:26amA Palestinian restaurant chain owner who took flak for his inflammatory "river to the sea" menu header is hosting a free sabbath dinner on Friday in part to thank his Jewish...
Famed Hamptons steakhouse The Palm lays off staff in New Year’s Day stunner
January 8, 2024 | 6:35pmMore than three dozen employees got the bad news at the hastily arranged meeting -- one day after the celebrity-frequented restaurant -- was packed for New Year’s Eve.
NYC club owners cheer end to controversial Giuliani-era crackdowns
January 3, 2024 | 1:57pmThe MARCH policies were "really abused and selectively enforced," said Eddie Dean, who currently runs industrial club Schimanski in Williamsburg.
Here's how much New Year's Eve revelers are willing to pay to watch the ball drop in comfort
December 26, 2023 | 3:59pmDozens of packages to ring in 2024 range from $499 at a non-traditional location like the terrace at the AMC 42nd Street movie theater to $12,500 for a luxury couples...
Top chef Daniel Boulud to open private restaurant at luxe Fifth Avenue tower
December 19, 2023 | 3:21pmPrivé’s space offers sweeping views of the city's skyline to the 69 residences in the ultra-luxury 55-story glass tower, where a recently-sold studio fetched a record $3.88M.
Celeb-fave Italian chain founders serve up luxury Miami condos with a side of rigatoni
December 12, 2023 | 4:07pmHigh-end amenities include a rooftop helipad, a private dock, and MFG's first waterfront restaurant on the ground floor, which will be open to the public.
Former 'Soprano' Michael Imperioli opens upscale NYC speakeasy
December 5, 2023 | 10:39amThe elegant 500 square foot space seats around 40 people -- around 14 at the bar and more in 'comfy' lounge seating.
Israel chef Eyal Shani served food on front line in Gaza war -- the same day he won Michelin star
November 30, 2023 | 9:18amEyal Shani brought in his own army to cook for the hospitalized terror survivors and the kibbutzim who lost their homes, along with the tens of thousands of troops.
NYC Japanese restaurant turns to cat-eared robot to roll out food, draw crowd
November 23, 2023 | 8:49amWhat BellaBot can’t do is take orders or interact with unhappy customers – thus preserving job security at his 2,500 square-foot restaurant at 111 John St., which opens next month.