Chef Virgilio Martinez is part of the next wave of fine-dining in not only Peru, but in Latin America. Named the #1 restaurant at the 2014 Latin American 50 Best Restaurants, his menu explores the cuisine from the various elevations of Peru, from the abundant ocean to the highlands of the Andes. The nice thing here … Continued
Chicago’s Begyle Brewing company has been doing things a little bit differently ever since they opened, and this week’s pick is certainly part of that approach. The company is a CSB – Community Supported Brewery – much like the CSAs you find from local farms during the summer. You get a new beer every month … Continued
April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman‘s quintessential gastropub set a high standard for the genre. Super late-night menu, so if you’re hungry after hitting the bars, this is the place to hit in the West Village. The Spotted Pig 314 W. 11th St., New York, NY 10014; (212) 620-0393
With three locations in Manhattan (two in Midtown, one in Hell’s Kitchen) and another in Boston, this cramped ramen spot delivers six variations of ramen, including miso and paiten (chicken broth) as well as homemade noodles. I wasn’t blown away, and it’s certainly not worth waiting for a table for more than 15 minutes, but … Continued
Old friends Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli reunited in 2003 to open Frankies Spuntino, an unassuming Italian joint with locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Great for families or anyone longing for a taste of good ol’ red sauce Italian. Frankies Spuntino 570 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014; (212) 924-0818
Since Abe Lebewohl opened his first deli on East 10th Street in 1954, 2nd Ave Deli has thrived as one of New York’s most prized institutions. Now located on 33rd in Midtown (as well as on the Upper East Side), the deli is still my favorite in Manhattan for matzo ball soup, corned beef and … Continued
Under the direction of Chef Abram Bissell, who opened NoMad, The Modern excels in contemporary cooking overlooking the equally acclaimed art of the MoMa, available through the acclaimed tasting menu in the dining room or à la carte in the lounge. Master Sommelier Michaël Engelmann delivers an exceptional wine list to match. The Modern The Museum … Continued
The standard for urban food markets, I could spend a few hours wandering among the shops and food stores. There are also great places to buy food-related gifts here. Plan on visiting on an empty stomach. Chelsea Market 75 9th Ave., New York, NY 10011; (212) 652-2110
What could David Chang possibly do wrong? His mini-empire does cookies as well as it does noodles, dumplings, and here – country hams, pork, raw seafood, oysters and rotisserie duck. Momofuku Ssam Bar 207 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10003; (212) 254-3500
Dale Talde’s namesake Brooklyn restaurant, he fuses his Filipino upbringing in Chicago with his Asian travels and his NYC/Top Chef experiences, to create a menu that is thoroughly delicious. Talde 369 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215; (347) 916-0031
The elegant Eleven Madison Park, open since 1998 under Danny Meyer’s guidance, continues to shine under the helm of Chef Daniel Humm and Will Guidara. It’s a tasting menu-only format that weaves through the history of NYC. Make sure you have plenty of room left on your credit card. Eleven Madison Park 11 Madison Ave., … Continued