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Tale of the Tape
September 29, 2008, 11:41.00 pm ET
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The Dow dives 778 points on fears credit markets will freeze up after Washington's bailout mess-up. The ferris wheel at Toys R Us in Times Square still spins.






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Delicatessen by Julie Besonen
September 28, 2008, 3:12.15 pm ET
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Like a magnetic force, Reuben fritters drew me to Delicatessen, a sleek Nolita boîte that opened earlier this summer. When I read about these fried globes of corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, my brain repeated a mantra: must have Reuben fritters. more


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Bar Tano by Thomas Rafael
September 28, 2008, 2:55.36 pm ET
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Prospect Park now extends all the way to 3rd Avenue in some places. And it is here on the corner of 9th Street that you will find Bar Tano. more




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123BurgerShotBeer
September 28, 2008, 2:53.20 pm ET
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When times get tough the tough get drinking. And at 123BurgerShotBeer in Hell's Kitchen it just got a lot cheaper. more


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The Food Report
September 25, 2008, 11:46.31 pm ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Delicatessen - 54 Prince St, NYC (212) 226-0211 [Cititour]
Delicatessen - 54 Prince St, NYC (212) 226-0211 [NY Times]
Apiary - 60 Third Ave, NYC (212) 254-0888 [NY Daily News]
JoeDoe - 45 E 1st St, NYC (212) 780-0262 [NY Sun]
Libertine - 15 Gold St, NYC (212) 785-5950 [Bloomberg]


JUST OPENED

Philippe Chow - 469 6th Ave, NYC (212) 929-8949
Inside Park at St Bart's - 109 E 50th St, NYC (212) 593-3333
Mr. Jones - 243 E 14th St, NYC (212) 253-7670
Five Leaves - 18 Bedford Ave, Greenpoint, Bklyn (646) 510-6467
Walter Foods - 253 Grand St, Williamsburg, Bklyn (718) 387-8783
Cafe Select - 212 Lafayette St, NYC (212) 925-9322
Empanada Joe's - 683 8th Ave, NYC (212) 977-2600


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The Follow-Up to A Brownstone Dies in Brooklyn
September 21, 2008, 11:31.03 am ET
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Last April we told you about a row of turn-of-the-century brownstones in Sunset Park, Brooklyn on 54th St and 6th Avenue. One of them that had its facade torn off for new construction. Here's what the city allowed to be built in its place:



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Is the city dropping the ball? Should New York City brownstones be preserved? Take our poll:



The General Greene by Andrea Strong
September 20, 2008, 11:01.42 pm ET
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Bread pudding is one of those things that’s hard not to love. Whether it’s a day-old baguette soaked in cream, eggs and sugar and layered with apples, or stale brioche mounted with butter, bourbon, more butter, and raisins, it’s always a winner. But people, no one has done to bread pudding what is being done to it at The General Greene, and it is likely no one ever will again. I would gladly pass up every sweet, buttery, caramel-slathered bread pudding (like the one at Sweet Melissa’s) for the rest of my days for the masterpiece known as Ham and Gruyere Bread Pudding being peddled at The General Greene. more


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Jakes by Thomas Rafael
September 20, 2008, 10:59.24 pm ET
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Hunting for some barbecue on a rainy Friday evening we found ourselves at Jakes on Columbia Street along the Brooklyn waterfront. While the streets outside seemed a bit desolate, inside there was a party going on with a dozen or so twenty-somethings in full celebration mode. more


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Leifsdottir by Pamela Grossman
September 20, 2008, 10:54.06 pm ET
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I am a big fan of fashion shows. I love their excitement and artistry, their music and lighting, their drama. I love how so many varied elements of presentation combine to express a designer's vision. It's a beautiful and a fascinating thing. That brings me to this year's sea life inspired collection from Anthropologie offshoot Leifsdottir. more


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The Food Report
September 19, 2008, 10:19.25 pm ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

The General Greene - 229 DeKalb Ave, Ft Greene, Bklyn (718) 222-1510 [Cititour]
James - 605 Carlton Ave, Prospect Heights, Bklyn (718) 842-4255 [[NY Times]
Allegretti - 46 W 22nd St, NYC (212) 206-0555 [NY Daily News]
Sheridan Square - 138 7th Ave, NYC (212) 352-2237 [NY Sun]
Lever House - 390 Park Ave South, NYC (212) 888-2700 [Bloomberg]


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Arpeggio - 63rd St at Columbus Ave, NYC (212) 874-7000
Char No. 4 - 196 Smith St, Brooklyn (718) 643-2106
Double Crown - 316 Bowery, NYC (212) 254-0350
Jerry's Cafe - 90 Chambers St, NYC (212) 608-1700
Boka - 9 St Marks Place, NYC (212) 228-2887
Tierra - 130 7th Ave South, NYC (212) 352-2232

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Brooklyn Fish Camp by Thomas Rafael
September 14, 2008, 12:32.37 pm ET
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There's something about Mary. Mary's Fish Camp in Manhattan has always been a destination for fresh fish. And it's offspring, Brooklyn Fish Camp, is living up to that reputation. more


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Arcadia by Pamela Grossman
September 14, 2008, 12:30.21 pm ET
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Chelsea's Arcadia has seen quite a few changes since it was reviewed here several years ago. First off, it has expanded significantly and found a new location. But on the other hand, some things haven't changed: the eclectic stock (from over 40 countries). more



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Red Mango
September 14, 2008, 12:27.14 pm ET
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Frozen yogurt is all of the sudden hip and Red Mango is taking full advantage of this craze. Already a mainstay in South Korea, it sprouted up in L-A and is now taking New York City by storm offering a healthy alternative to calorie-clogged ice cream sundaes. more


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The Food Report
September 11, 2008, 12:43.56 am ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Brooklyn Fish Camp - 162 5th Ave, Brooklyn (718) 783-3264 [Cititour]
Michael's - 24 W 55th St, NYC (212) 767-0555 [NY Times]
La Superior - 295 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY (718) 388-5988 [NY Daily News]
Macondo - 157 E Houston St, NYC (212) 473-9900 [NY Sun]
Momofuko Ko's $255 Lunch - 163 First Ave, NYC [Bloomberg]


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Bloomingdale Road - 2398 Broadway, NYC (212) 874-7400
De Santos - 139 W 10th St, NYC (212) 206-9229
Hea - 145 east 13th St, NYC (212) 982-1688

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Richmond County Fair 2008
September 7, 2008, 7:05.37 pm ET
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Bourbon Street Bar & Grille by Brian Scott Lipton
September 7, 2008, 4:54.40 pm ET
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Having visited New Orleans a few years back, I can vouch that the owners of Bourbon Street Bar & Grille, a sprawling new two-story eatery on Restaurant Row, have gotten the city’s “bon temps rouler” vibe down pat... more


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Pita Joe by Thomas Rafael
September 7, 2008, 4:50.20 pm ET
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The schnitzel is getting a starring role these days with the arrival of Pita Joe. This spot, about a block from Union Square, is a great stop for a quick bite for lunch or dinner. more


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Equus Opens on Broadway
September 7, 2008, 4:42.54 pm ET
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Written by Tony-winning playwright Peter Shaffer, this is the powerful and provocative story of a stable boy and the psychiatrist who tries to unravel the religious and sexual mystery that ensues when the troubled teenager blinds six horses in his care. more


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The Food Report
September 7, 2008, 12:44.59 pm ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Bourbon Street Bar & Grille - 346 W 46th St, NYC (212) 245-2030 [Cititour]
Elizabeth - 265 Elizabeth St, NYC (212) 334-2426 [NY Times]
Delicatessen - 54 Prince St, NYC (212) 226-0211 [NY Daily News]
Convivio - 45 Tudor City Place, NYC (212) 599-5045 [NY Sun]
Macondo - 157 E Houston St, NYC (212) 473-9900 [Bloomberg]


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10 Downing - 10 Downing St, NYC (212) 929-9460
The Libertine at Gild Hall - 15 Gold St, NYC (212) 785-5950
Opus - 1574 Second Ave, NYC (212) 772-2220
Tong - 39 East 13th St, NYC (212) 253-2696

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