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NYC Bites – What New York City Chefs and Restaurants Are Up To Now
February 20, 2025, 4:14.33 pm ET
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Patti Ann’s in Prospect Heights continues to make its move to “Diner” mode. Dishes include BBQ Fried Chicken Skillet with hashbrowns, fried egg topped with cheddar, red onion, fried chicken tenders, BBQ sauce & toast; and Turkey Club with roasted turkey, bacon, romaine, marinated tomato & chili crisp mayo. Yum!
Photo: Yingtao/Evan Sung
On February 25, Yingtao in NYC and Musaafer from Houston come together for an exclusive, one-night-only collaboration dinner. This 9-course tasting menu ($225) offers a sneak peek at Musaafer’s upcoming NYC restaurant, opening Spring 2025. Highlights include Kokum Fizz, Black Onion Pakora, and Lychee Ceviche, blending the signature styles of both fine dining destinations. The event takes place at Yingtao (805 9th Ave, NYC). Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Photo: Dickson's Farmstand
Don’t miss Offally Good Food, a one-night-only feast hosted by Dickson’s Farmstand Meats on February 27 at Chelsea Local. This nose-to-tail dining experience features dishes like Foie Gras Beignets and Beef & Pig Head Barbacoa, paired with unlimited beer, wine, and live music by The Offally Good Players. Perfect for adventurous eaters.
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Corima, the Michelin-starred Northern Mexican restaurant from Chef Fidel Caballero, welcomes Chef Johnny Spero of Michelin-starred Reverie in D.C. for a special "Circle of Sharing" dinner on March 4th. The eleven-course tasting menu blends their bold, seasonal styles for an unforgettable night. Tickets are $180 via Resy.
Photo: Le Rivage/Evan Sung
Celebrate National Absinthe Day on March 5th at Le Rivage, a Theatre District staple for over 40 years, and enjoy a complimentary glass of absinthe with their Frog Legs à la Persillade. Served in a vibrant parsley and garlic sauce, this traditional French dish pairs beautifully with one of three curated absinthes—Jade 1901, Nouvelle Orléans, or Esprit Édouard—each served in classic style via a vintage absinthe fountain.
Photo: Ciao Gloria
Market 57’s PLATFORM, the James Beard Foundation’s modern showcase kitchen, is offering two “Demo and Dine” events. They include Milk and Cardamom: Afternoon Chai with Hetal Vasavada on March 9 at 1pm, where the MasterChef alum and author will share her Gujarati-inspired recipes for Masala Chai and Kesar Pista Cream Puffs, paired with treats from Desi Bakes. On March 28 at 6pm, join Pasta and Pastry with Chef Renato Poliafito of Brooklyn’s Ciao Gloria as he demonstrates how to craft fresh pasta and pastries, sharing expert techniques and stories. Tickets start at $95.
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