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Almanac: New Concept from Chef Galen Zamarra

Chef Galen Zamarra was at the helm of Bouley where he was awarded the James Beard Rising Stary Chef award.  After the events of 9/11 with the closing of Bouley, Chef Galen ventured to open his own concept  based on his experiences working in France and sticking to seasonal and local offerings with Mas Farmhouse. ... read more

Maison Premiere, French bistro in the heart of Williamsburg

A charming location in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn; think classic French bistro.  It has a warm ambiance, beautiful historic features, and an old pot belly stove with white table-clothed tables encircling a round bar.  One side of the bar they are serving up great craft cocktails and absinthe cocktails; the other side of the bar... read more

The Campbell Apartment

Originally the private office apartment of 1920's mogul John W. Campbell, the luxurious thirteenth century Italian-decorated apartment is now a cocktail lounge serving up prohibition era favorites inside Grand Central Terminal.  The apartment was purchased by Campbell and his wife as a place to work and entertain in evening as their home was quite a... read more

Momofuku Ssam by David Chang

Momofuku Ssam Bar is another of the concepts that sprang from David Chang's original Momofuku Noodle Bar.  Momofuku Ssam focuses on Korean ssam which is usually lettuce or other leafy vegetable used as a wrap for meats and topped with kimchi and a variety of sauces.  They also served small plates, rice bowls, hams, and a variety... read more

Talde by Dale Talde

Chef Dale Talde is a native of Chicago born to first-generation Filipino immigrant parents.  He is a recent alumnus of Top Chef and has been gaining much notoriety in Brooklyn for his three concepts: Talde, Pork Slope, and Thistle Hill.  He is now opening another concept in nearby New Jersey.  Talde describes his cuisine as a blending... read more

Zenkichi, Modern Japanese Brasserie

From the outside you would never expect what to find inside.  On a corner in Williamsburg completely devoid of windows, the door isn't unlocked until promptly at 6pm.  The restaurant occupies 3 floors and the walkways are a slate and rock candle-lit maze through the dark restaurant with tables tucked into nooks and crannies and each with a... read more

New Gansevoort Market

Gansevoort Market has overtaken a large, former warehouse-turned-night club space in the Meatpacking District in Manhattan's Lower West Side just a side step from the High Line.  The market is a corroboration of food stands with a central focus: fresh food.  The unique booths and food offerings is a foodie's dream. I found myself aimlessly... read more

Brunch at The Bedford

The Bedford sits facing Bedford Avenue in the revamped Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.  A quaint, unassuming spot the restaurant is actually quite spacious by New York standards.  The Bedford serves brunch every day from 11am-4pm and then continues with a happy hour followed by dinner service that goes until 11pm or midnight on weekends. We dined here on three, yes... read more