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Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium Asking For Help
December 29, 2008, 11:50.03 pm ET
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Faced with severe budget cuts, New York City's zoos and aquarium are asking you to contact your elected leaders to appeal to them not to cut this "critical funding". Click here to help or visit http://wcs.org


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The John Dory by Andrea Strong
December 28, 2008, 12:52.49 pm ET
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For those of you who might be under the assumption that The John Dory is just some sort of fish-centered iteration of The Spotted Pig, I’m here to tell you that you’re way off base. more


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Fresh by Pamela Grossman
December 28, 2008, 12:40.30 pm ET
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Ah, the week before Christmas—and, as it happens this year, the week of Chanukah as well. Maybe you’re one who has all the shopping, sending, decorating, and cooking well under control (Hello? There must be some people like this out there…!), and you’re looking for a well-deserved break. Or maybe you’re not nearly as close to done as you want to be, and beads of stress-sweat are starting to form. I was thrilled to find Fresh... more


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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2008
December 28, 2008, 12:34.00 pm ET
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Ruby et Violette by Thomas Rafael
December 28, 2008, 12:28.49 pm ET
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Stepping into Ruby et Violette is like stepping into a Victorian parlor. It's not your ordinary spot. It is a spot to endulge. From decadent chocolate drinks, including a rich hot chocolate ($5.50/lg) perfect for those cold winter nights, to an assortment of chewy cookies with names like "Darn Good"... more


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The Food Report
December 27, 2008, 12:04.22 pm ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

The John Dory - 85 10th Ave, NYC (212) 929-4948 [Cititour]
Braeburn - 117 Perry St, NYC (212) 255-0696 [NY Times]
Secession - 30 Hudson St, NYC (212) 791-3771 [NY Times]
10 Downing - 10 Downing St, NYC (212) 255-0300 [NY Daily News]
Vesta Trattoria - 21-02 30th Ave, Queens (718) 545-5550 [NY Daily News]
Wilfie & Nell - 228 W 4th St, NYC (212) 242-2990 [NY Mag]
The Oak Room - 768 Fifth Ave, NYC (212) 758-7777 [Bloomberg]


JUST OPENED

Da Silvano Bistecca - 260 Avenue of the Americas, NYC (212) 982-2343
Inatteso Pizzabar Casano - 28 West St, NYC (212) 267-8000
Ortine - 622 Washington Ave, Bklyn (718) 622-0026
Playa - 648 President St, Bklyn (718) 399-2161
Seasonal - 132 West 58th St, NYC (212) 957-5550
Wild Ginger -112 Smith St, Bklyn (718) 858-3880
Wilfie & Nell - 228 West 4th St, NYC (212) 242-2990


EXTRAS

Top Ten Dishes of 2008 [Amateur Gourmet]
The Year That Was [Slice]
Late Night at Fishtail [The Strong Buzz]
What Price Would You Pay For Pig [Savory]


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Joe Doe by Andrea Strong
December 21, 2008, 1:51.04 pm ET
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One of my favorite things about my “job” (if you can call eating for a living a “job”) is discovering little off-beat neighborhood restaurants, places like The Redhead, Char No. 4, and some years ago now, The Little Owl, Tia Pol, and Prune. So when my food-writing students and I walked into JoeDoe I was immediately happy. more



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Porchetta by Thomas Rafael
December 21, 2008, 1:46.06 pm ET
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Pigging out at Porchetta. The first thing you notice when you enter this East Village spot, aside from a giant painted pig on the wall, is the roast pork glistening in the display case by the counter. The next thing you notice is just how tight the space is with seating for five, and standing room for about eight more. more


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Billy Elliot by Diane Snyder
December 21, 2008, 1:29.35 pm ET
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Billy Elliot's fantastic journey from the coalmines of northern England to the ballet studios of London crackles with freshness and inspiration. Not since Annie has such a sublime young protagonist — played with depth and emotional authority by Kiril Kulish, one of three boys to share the part, at the performance I saw — been the centerpiece of a Broadway musical. Like the little redheaded orphan, Billy hails from humble origins, and the economic climate of the day plays a leading role. more


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Holiday Market at Columbus Circle
December 21, 2008, 1:26.20 pm ET
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It's a chilly afternoon and getting dark fast--but a hearty group of carolers creates a welcoming mood as I approach the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. Making my way through, I'm happy to find more than a few locally made, handmade, and eco-friendly gift options. Preserving the planet is in vogue; here's hoping it will only become more and more so. more


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Liza's at the Palace by Lesley Alexander
December 14, 2008, 1:12.51 pm ET
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Hold onto your hats. Liza's back in town! Minnelli is clearly a legend in her own time and her latest splash onto Broadway, at the Palace theatre where her beloved mother, Judy Garland had such success, is an old fashioned extravaganza with a twelve-piece orchestra, glittering outfits designed by Halston, and a flock of cute chorus boys lending support. more



Dinosaur Bar-B-Que by Andrea Strong
December 14, 2008, 1:05.47 pm ET
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The barbecue mavens in my circle have been salivating over Dinosaur BBQ since it opened in December of 2004, when it made the move down state from its original home in Syracuse. more


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Danku by Thomas Rafael
December 14, 2008, 12:33.37 pm ET
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It's not every day that something comes along to shake up the fast-food scene. Sure there plenty of good, cheap choices to choose from like Pita Joe, Artichoke, Crif Dogs, Shake Shack, Empanada Joe's, and Pop Burger. But, now New York is going Dutch with the arrival of Danku. more


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The Food Report
December 10, 2008, 11:57.22 pm ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Dinosaur Bar-B-Cue - 646 131st St, NYC (212) 694-1777 [Cititour]
Croton - 239 West Broadway, NYC (212) 219-2777 [NY Times]
Momofuku Ssam Bar - 207 Second Ave, NYC (212) 254-3500 [NY Times]
Braeburn - 117 Perry St, NYC (212) 255-0696 [NY Daily News]
Rouge Tomate - 10 E 60th St, NYC (212) 237-8977 [NY Daily News]
Vinegar Vine House - 72 Hudson Ave, Bklyn (718) 522-1018 [NY Mag]
Pranna - 79 Madison Ave, NYC (212) 696-6700 [Bloomberg]
Motorino - 319 Graham Ave, Bklyn (718) 599-8899 [Bloomberg]
Ippudo - 65 Fourth Ave, NYC (212) 388-0088 [Amateur Gourmet]


JUST OPENED

67 Orange St - 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd, NYC
Danku - 47 West 57th St, NYC (212) 888-3777
Ducale - 392 Columbus Ave, NYC (212) 787-7150
Perle - 62 Pearl St, NYC (212) 248-4848
Prespa - 184 Lexington Ave, NYC (212) 810-4335
Shang - 187 Orchard St, NYC (212) 260-7900


EXTRAS

Perbacco, Scarpetta and Dirt Candy - The Amateur Gourmet
Good Deals On Meals - NY Post
Great Meals for Two, Under $100 (It's Possible) - NY Times


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No. 7 by Andrea Strong
December 7, 2008, 1:09.12 am ET
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It’s rare to emerge from the dark cold depths of the subway and come face to face with a welcoming oasis like No. 7, a new restaurant in Fort Greene that is perched over the C train exit at Lafayette and Greene. more






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Jerry's Cafe by Thomas Rafael
December 7, 2008, 12:59.18 am ET
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Jerry's, the popular SoHo spot where women with shopping bags in tow would often rest their tired Manolo blahnik-filled tootsies while noshing on salads, steaks and all-day brunch, has landed in Tribeca. Jerry's Cafe now occupies a spot on Chambers Street that's bustling by day, but can be quite sleepy at night. more


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Irving Berlin's White Christmas by Lesley Alexander
December 7, 2008, 12:50.02 am ET
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Corny is in the eye of the beholder. And although you might certainly look at the stage adaptation of the classic holiday flick, “White Christmas”, (dubbed “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”), which has landed on Broadway as corny and dated, you may also consider it charming and heartwarming and sweetly entertaining. more


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Bit's Kids by Pamela Grossman
December 7, 2008, 12:40.13 am ET
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Sushi, karaoke, anime...add a new item to the list of popular Japanese cultural presences hitting the States with the arrival of Bit'z Kids on the Upper West Side. more


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The Food Report
December 2, 2008, 8:50.14 pm ET
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

No. 7 - 7 Greene Ave, Bklyn (718) 522-6372 [Cititour]
Double Crown - 316 Bowery, NYC (212) 254-0350 [NY Times]
Mr. Jones Yakitori - 243 East 14th St, NYC (212) 253-7670 [NY Daily News]
Char No. 4 - 196 Smith St, Bklyn (718) 643-2106 [NY Mag]
Center Cut - Empire Hotel, 44 W 63rd St, NYC (212) 956-1288 [Bloomberg]


JUST OPENED

B-Bap Fusion Rice Bar - 830 Ninth Ave, NYC (212) 315-0033
Buttermilk Channel - 524 Court St, Bklyn (718) 852-8490
Macao Trading Company - 311 Church St, NYC (212) 431-8750
 Sweetiepie - 19 Greenwich Ave, NYC (212) 337-3333
Tamboril Lounge - 527 Myrtle Ave, Bklyn (718) 622-5130
Vinegar Hill House - 72 Hudson Ave, Bklyn (718) 522-1018
Morton's The Steakhouse - 333 Adams St, NYC (718) 596-2700


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