Eater NY: All Posts by Bill ClarkThe New York City Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2015-02-23T10:52:58-05:00https://ny.eater.com/authors/bill-clark/rss2015-02-23T10:52:58-05:002015-02-23T10:52:58-05:00Get Two Free Meals with Blue Apron
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<p><a href="http://s87.eu/20cy" style="line-height: 1.24;">Blue Apron</a> makes cooking easy with fresh, seasonal ingredients and incredible recipes delivered weekly to your home. Click here to try <a href="http://s87.eu/20cy">Blue Apron</a> with your first two meals free - and discover a better way to cook. <span>Here's how it works:</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>We create healthy, gourmet recipes. Our menus feature farm-fresh ingredients from artisanal purveyors, and each one is specially crafted by our in-house culinary team. Each week, we feature 10 new recipes – there's always something delicious to try.</span></p>
<p><span>You select your meal preferences. Customize your meal plan based on your dietary preferences and whether you'd like the 2-Person Plan or the Family Plan. Each week, we'll select and send you new recipes based on your customizations. </span></p>
<p><span>We deliver weekly for free. </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://s87.eu/20cy">Blue Apron</a><span> offers free and convenient delivery to fit your schedule. When you receive your delivery each week, you'll find pre-portioned ingredients packaged in a refrigerated box. Your food stays fresh even if you're not home. </span></p>
<p><span>You cook an incredible meal. All meals come with easy-to-follow recipe cards for any cooking level. Meals take 35 minutes to prepare on average, and are always between 500-700 calories per serving.</span></p>
<p><span> With </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://s87.eu/20cy">Blue Apron</a><span>, there's no commitment, and you can skip a delivery or cancel at any time!</span></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2015/2/23/8033817/get-two-free-meals-with-blue-apronBill Clark2015-02-16T11:44:05-05:002015-02-16T11:44:05-05:00The New Must-Have Dining Map from Michelin
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<p>Dinner plans are made. A meeting time is set. And now the most important decision is in your hands: where to eat. If it were up to your friends, you'd all be navigating NYC's restaurant scene by the dim light of online reviews and someone's aunt's recommendation. Fortunately for you, the new <a href="http://www.michelintravel.com/shop/michelin-new-york-city-map-of-great-places-to-eat-2015/?utm_source=Eater&utm_medium=Sponsored%20Post&utm_campaign=NYC%20Great%20Places%20to%20Eat">Michelin Great Places to Eat map</a> makes it easy to discover top-rated restaurants for every pocketbook and palate – no matter where you are in the city.</p>
<p>Perfect for Restaurant Week and far beyond, this slim, folding map plots Michelin-rated restaurants in New York City – from exquisite Michelin three stars to wallet-friendly Bib Gourmands. It's designed to help you quickly orient yourself with the top restaurants you want to explore, selected by the restaurant review system you trust. With this new Michelin map in your hand, the question of where to go will always be a simple one.</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2015/2/16/8020559/the-new-must-have-dining-map-from-michelinBill Clark2015-01-29T11:33:45-05:002015-01-29T11:33:45-05:00Blue Moon®: White IPA Hunt – First Sips in NYC
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<p><a style="line-height: 1.24;" href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BlueMoonS129NY">The Blue Moon® White IPA Hunt</a> is upon us! Over the course of the past week, Eater has been posting insider facts about Blue Moon's highly anticipated release, Blue Moon White IPA® . After exploring more than 150 hop varieties to carefully pick the best ones for this White IPA, <b>Blue Moon Brewing Co.® and Eater NY are now inviting fans to embark on a fun beer hunt of their own</b>.</p>
<p>By decoding the GPS coordinates below today, fans will discover an amazing White IPA launch party complete with samples of the brew, custom etched growlers to the first four verified attendees to each of the five locations, and a seat at an exclusive brewmaster beer dinner. Prompt arrival is highly encouraged. Happy trails! <br> <br><b>WHERE</b>:</p>
<p>40.729558, -73.987430 (8-10pm for this location <i>only</i>)</p>
<p>40.760045, -73.987214</p>
<p>40.760882, -73.991202</p>
<p>40.744929, -73.904390</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>41.028524, -73.764525</p>
<p><b>WHEN</b>: J<span>anuary 29, 2015 from 7-9pm</span></p>
<p><b>WHY</b>: Enjoy the first-ever sips of <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BlueMoonS129NY">Blue Moon White IPA®</a>; the first four verified participants to each of the five locations receive custom etched growlers and a seat at a brewmaster beer dinner.</p>
<p><i style="line-height: 1.5;"><small>Res of CA/IL/NY/TN/TX, 21+ only. While supplies last. Subject to terms @ </small></i><small><a href="http://www.WhiteIPAHunt.com">www.WhiteIPAHunt.com</a><i>. Void where prohibited.</i></small></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2015/1/29/7923055/blue-moon-white-ipa-hunt-first-sips-in-nycBill Clark2015-01-27T11:39:37-05:002015-01-27T11:39:37-05:00Blue Moon®: White IPA Hunt
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<p><a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BlueMoonSp127NY" style="line-height: 1.24;">Blue Moon Brewing Co.®</a> has enlisted Eater NY to bring fans a sneak peek into the making of a brew like their upcoming<b> Blue Moon White IPA</b>®. Hitting the shelves in April, it will be <b>brought to NYC in an exclusive preview event at the end of January</b>.</p>
<p>What makes this White IPA white? This new style is actually two-a Belgian White and an American IPA. The Blue Moon® brewers started with wheat, orange peel, and coriander, ingredients that originally inspired Blue Moon Belgian White®. They experimented with hop after hop until they discovered a rare, complementary German hop called Huell Melon. It's unfiltered, pleasantly hoppy, and incredibly balanced. Best of both worlds. <br> <br>Blue Moon® is now challenging Eater NY readers to embark on a search of their own that will lead you to the very first sips of Blue Moon White IPA® available now only in NYC. <b>On January 29</b>, decode the GPS coordinates below to <b>discover an exclusive launch party</b> where the first four verified participants to each of the following five locations will receive a custom etched growler and a seat at a beer dinner with a brewmaster and even a trip to Denver for a private tour of the Blue Moon Brewing Company® at the Sandlot. Good luck!</p>
<p><b>WHERE</b>:</p>
<p>40.729558, -73.987430 (8-10pm for this location only)</p>
<p>40.760045, -73.987214</p>
<p>40.760882, -73.991202</p>
<p>40.744929, -73.904390</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>41.028524, -73.764525</p>
<p><b>WHEN</b>: January 29, 2015 from 7-9pm</p>
<p><i><small>Res of CA/IL/NY/TN/TX, 21+ only. While supplies last. Subject to terms @ </small></i><small><a href="http://www.WhiteIPAHunt.com">www.WhiteIPAHunt.com</a><i>. Void where prohibited.</i></small></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2015/1/27/7878355/blue-moon-white-ipa-huntBill Clark2015-01-22T12:36:12-05:002015-01-22T12:36:12-05:00Blue Moon®: White IPA Hunt
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Did you know the <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BlueMoonSP122EaterNY"><span class="s2">Blue Moon®</span></a> founder and head brewmaster Keith Villa has his doctorate in brewing from the University of Brussels? With a 20-year history with roots in Belgium, it was only right to make an IPA with a <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BlueMoonSP122EaterNY"><span class="s2">Blue Moon Brewing Co.®</span></a> twist – a Blue Moon® White IPA. One with beautiful hop aroma and flavor, but also brewed with wheat, orange peel and coriander to make it unmistakably Blue Moon®.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span>The Blue Moon® brewmasters searched far and wide to find the perfect hops and ingredients for this beer. Now, months before the official nationwide release of White IPA, Eater and Blue Moon Brewing Company® are challenging fans in New York to go on an enjoyable search of their own to find and try </span><b style="line-height: 1.5;">the very first sips of Blue Moon</b><span>®</span><b style="line-height: 1.5;">White IPA available anywhere in the U.S.</b><span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p2"><b style="line-height: 1.5;">On January 29,</b><span> </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BlueMoonSP122EaterNY"><span class="s2">Blue Moon®</span></a><span> invites you to </span><b style="line-height: 1.5;">decode the GPS coordinates listed below to discover exclusive launch parties</b><span>. Attendees will not only get to try the beer, but also, </span><b style="line-height: 1.5;">the first four verified participants to each of the following five locations will receive a custom etched growler, and an invite to an exclusive beer dinner with one of the brewmasters</b><span>. Good luck!</span><span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p2"><b style="line-height: 1.5;">WHERE: </b><span class="s1"></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">40.729558, -73.987430</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">40.760045, -73.987214</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">40.760882, -73.991202</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">40.744929, -73.904390</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">OR</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">41.028524, -73.764525</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>WHEN: January 29, 2015 from 7-9pm<br> </b></span></p>
<p><i><span><small>Res of CA/IL/NY/TN/TX, 21+ only. While supplies last. Subject to terms @ </small></span><small><a style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.whiteipahunt.com/"><span class="s2">www.WhiteIPAHunt.com</span></a><span>. Void where prohibited.</span></small></i></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2015/1/22/7867977/blue-moon-white-ipa-huntBill Clark2014-12-12T15:15:32-05:002014-12-12T15:15:32-05:00No Kid Hungry
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<p>Breakfast in schools - already available to all children for free in New York City public schools - is a key step towards fighting hunger. But too few kids get breakfast because it's served before school starts. About 300 NYC schools offer the meal in the classroom, and the Powered by Breakfast NYC campaign wants to grow that number to all schools in the city.</p>
<p><span>More than 80 notable chefs -including Tom Colicchio, Bobby Flay, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Robert Irvine, Jonathan Waxman, Anita Lo, Floyd Cardoz, JJ Johnson and Christina Tosi-have signed the petition to urge Mayor de Blasio to make breakfast a part of the school day. Join the movement, and </span><a href="http://nycbreakfast.org/" style="line-height: 1.24;">sign here to take action.</a></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/12/12/7376441/sponsored-post-share-our-strengthBill Clark2014-12-04T12:00:02-05:002014-12-04T12:00:02-05:00Award-Winning Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Back with 'Plenty More'
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<p>Acclaimed chef Yotam Ottolenghi guided readers on a savory journey to the <i>Middle East in the acclaimed Jerusalem: A Cookbook</i>. Now he's back with the highly anticipated, wonderfully delicious, <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Plenty_more_crown_publising_12_4" target="_blank"><i>Plenty More</i></a>.</p>
<p>Ottolenghi brings vegetarians and omnivorous alike more than 150 recipes that highlight the diversity of vegetarian cuisine. Organized by cooking method, <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Plenty_more_crown_publising_12_4" target="_blank"><i>Plenty More</i></a> makes it fast and easy for home cooks of all levels to whip up mouth-watering meals.</p>
<p>Whether you're looking for fresh salads or complete entrees, this cookbook has everything you need to take your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to the next level. The beautifully photographed and designed recipes make looking for what to make as enjoyable as preparing the meal itself. So throw any preconceived notions of vegetarian cooking aside and dive into the tasty world of <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Plenty_more_crown_publising_12_4" target="_blank"><i>Plenty More</i></a>.</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/12/4/7326657/award-winning-chef-yotam-ottolenghi-is-back-with-plenty-moreBill Clark2014-11-17T11:33:01-05:002014-11-17T11:33:01-05:00Get Two Free Meals with Blue Apron
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<p class="p1"><a href="http://9nl.cc/1gwz" style="line-height: 1.24;">Blue Apron</a> makes cooking easy with fresh, seasonal ingredients and incredible healthy, gourmet recipes delivered weekly to your home. The menus feature farm-fresh ingredients from artisanal purveyors, and each one is specially crafted by their in-house culinary team. Each week, they feature six new recipes to choose from.</p>
<p class="p1">How does it work? You select your meal preferences, customize your meal plan for two, four, or six people, and each week, they'll select <b>three</b> new meals for you based on your dietary preferences. <a href="http://9nl.cc/1gwz">Blue Apron</a> offers free and convenient delivery to fit your schedule, always for free. When you receive your delivery each week, you'll find pre-portioned ingredients packaged in a refrigerated box so your food stays fresh even if you're not home.</p>
<p class="p2">Meals take 35 minutes to prepare on average, and are always between 500-700 calories per serving. Plus, they're all incredible. <a href="http://9nl.cc/1gwz" style="line-height: 1.24;">Try Blue Apron with 2 meals free on your first order!</a></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/11/17/7219893/get-two-free-meals-with-blue-apronBill Clark2014-10-16T12:43:37-04:002014-10-16T12:43:37-04:00Find the Perfect Ale along Connecticut’s Beer Trail
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<p>Connecticut is home to some of the country's best breweries and beer bars.</p> <p>Fans of craft beer (or beer in general) will appreciate the Connecticut Beer Trail, a line-up of world class breweries and top-notch beer bars that stretches from Stanford to Pawcatuck. From hopped-up IPAs, to zesty Weizens, Connecticut’s abundance of craft beer offers something for every taste bud along the trail.</p>
<p>If you’re looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city on a day trip, <b>Two Roads Brewing Company</b> of Stratford CT is an excellent destination to include in your itinerary. Located in an 112-year-old building, this is the state’s largest brewery. They offer tours of the brewery and a tasting room that’s open 6 days a week. Two Roads brews a variety of year-round classic beers including the notable Road 2 Ruin Double IPA while also specializing in tasty seasonal brews. Stop by for a pint, six pack, or growler. Here’s to taking to road less traveled, in life and in beer!</p>
<p>Located further along the Connecticut coastline, <b>Beer’d Brewing Company</b> can be found inside of an old velvet mill along the historic waterfront community of Stonington, CT. Best known for their signature Witbier, the Whisker’d Wit, Beer’d also turns out a hoppy Double IPA and an American Pale Ale. All ales are brewed in extremely small batches, giving drinkers a truly genuine local offering. Beer’d Brewery offers free tastings on Friday – Sunday.</p>
<p>Lastly, bid farewell to the beer trail at <b>The Cask Republic</b>, with locations in both New Haven and Stamford. Stop here before jumping on the Metro North back to the city, or for a break to refuel during your travels through Connecticut. The Cask Republic is home to 53 continuously rotating taps, a rare cask engine, and another 80 bottled beers. To complement the brews, chef Carl Carrion is creating dishes that range from a light beet and endive salad to a hearty signature BBQ-glazed burger with smoked bacon.</p>
<p>There’s more to explore on the Connecticut Beer Trail. <span>Click over to </span><a href="http://ctvisit.com/dontmiss/details/220" style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;">CTvisit.com</a><span> </span><span>to see more highlights.</span></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/10/16/6981667/theres-something-for-every-beer-drinker-along-the-connecticut-beerBill Clark2014-10-08T12:37:01-04:002014-10-08T12:37:01-04:00Savor Fine Food, and the Glorious Colors of Fall, in Connecticut
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<p>The fall colors of the Connecticut countryside are best paired with an unforgettable meal.</p> <div><span>Taking in the sight of the leaves changing in the countryside by car is a time-honored Connecticut tradition, one enhanced even further by a top-notch meal with a view. There are no shortage of Connecticut restaurants that take advantage of the stunning seasonal foliage, and there's something for every taste.</span></div>
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<div>Consider the Jazz Age splendor of the Essex Clipper Dinner Train, a vintage dining car—pulled by a genuine steam locomotive—that runs parallel to the Connecticut River and serves dishes that are as classic as the train itself.</div>
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<div>Set on 1,000 acres of Brooklyn (Connecticut) countryside, the Golden Lamb Buttery serves up country atmosphere in the form of a pre-dinner hayride and delicious cuisine, like a legendary Chateaubriand, complemented by the freshest local produce.</div>
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<div>Down on the coast, Mystic's Harbour House Inn boasts an impressive raw bar, with seafood dishes perfect for bidding farewell to summer, in style.</div>
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<div>That's just a fraction of the many fantastic dining experiences that await in Connecticut this fall. <a style="line-height: 1.24;" href="http://www.ctvisit.com/dontmiss/details/12328" target="_blank">Check out CTvisit.com for more.</a>
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https://ny.eater.com/2014/10/8/6925389/savor-fine-food-and-the-glorious-colors-of-fall-in-connecticutBill Clark