Eater NY: All Posts by Michael BenjaminThe New York City Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2014-11-13T17:58:38-05:00https://ny.eater.com/authors/michaelbenjamin/rss2014-11-13T17:58:38-05:002014-11-13T17:58:38-05:00Felidia Hosts an Italian-American Thanksgiving Feast; Bien Cuit Is Working on a Cookbook
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<p>Nine layers of sweet Thanksgiving ice cream cake from Ample Hills; Lunch specials at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, and more</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>MIDTOWN EAST — </i>Lidia Bastianich’s <a href="http://ny.eater.com/tags/felidia">Felidia </a>is hosting a family-style Thanksgiving meal with dishes like pumpkin ravioli in a sage butter sauce, and turkey breast saltimbocca. The four course prix fixe meal costs $105 per person with wine pairings costing an additional $75. There's also the option to top the meal with truffles for a $45 supplement. <span>[EaterWire]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>COBBLE HILL —</i> <a href="http://ny.eater.com/tags/bien-cuit">Bien Cuit</a><a href="http://ny.eater.com/tags/bien-cuit">’s</a> co-owner Zachary Golper is c<a href="http://instagram.com/p/vWa5lTtu2C/">urrently working on a cookbook</a> with Peter Kaminsky. The book, which will be published under Phaidon subset Regan Art, will feature advanced level baking techniques such as grain blending geared towards the home baker. The recipe collection should hit shelves for holiday season 2015. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>GOWANUS —</i> <a href="http://ny.eater.com/tags/ample-hills-creamery">Ample Hills Creamery</a> is offering a <a href="https://twitter.com/amplehills/status/532922321838034944">nine-layered Thanksgiving cake</a>. The layers are thus: brownie, hot fudge, graham cracker crumbs, Nonna D’s oatmeal lace ice cream, caramel, pumpkin cheesecake ice cream, whipped cream A six-inch cake runs about $45, while a nine-inch costs $65. <a href="http://amplehills.com/cakes.html">Both can be ordered here. </a>[Twitter]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="font-size: 16.3636360168457px; line-height: 21.8181819915772px;">BUSHWICK —</i><span> Phumpling Co., which specializing in pho filled soup dumpling, will make its debut at </span><a href="http://shwick.us/" style="font-size: 16.3636360168457px; line-height: 21.8181819915772px; background-color: #ffffff;">Shwick</a><span>, Bushwick’s new market this Saturday. The phumplings come topped with basil, Sriracha, and hoisin sauce. [EaterWire]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS — Th</i>e original <a href="http://ny.eater.com/venue/dinosaur-brooklyn" class="sbn-auto-link">Dinosaur Bar-B-Que</a> will be offering a hard hat lunch specials starting November 17. The lunches will feature rotating special comfort favorites such as deep fried burger sliders and sloppy joe's for $10 or less. Additionally, December 1 will start the four day long Kill-A-Keg festival from 7 to 10 p.m., where pints will cost $2.50. There will also be live music. [EaterWire]</p>
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https://ny.eater.com/2014/11/13/7217297/thanksgiving-family-feast-at-felidia-cookbook-from-bien-cuitMichael Benjamin2014-11-12T18:20:01-05:002014-11-12T18:20:01-05:00Morgenstern's Does Thanksgiving Pies; Del Posto Hosts an Elaborate Truffle Celebration
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<p>Hill Country leads a cooking class; The Gobbler returns at DGBG, and more. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>LOWER EAST SIDE — </i>Morgenstern’s is getting into Thanksgiving mode with creative takes on classic pies in flavors like<span> pumpkin pie with a sugar cone crust and salted caramel custard pie with a pretzel crust. Pies range from $36-$52 and will be available for pick-up from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving. </span><a href="http://www.morgensternsnyc.com/">Orders can be placed online starting tomorrow.</a><span> [EaterWire]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>CHELSEA — </i><a href="http://ny.eater.com/venue/del-posto" class="sbn-auto-link">Del Posto</a> will host its annual Festa di Tartufi (feast of white truffles of Alba) on November 21 at 7 p.m. The celebration offers two different experiences: <a href="http://festaditartufi.splashthat.com/?em=187&gz=0f76f8c973ba978d7b263daccfeb6b99&pp=1">the $700 festa table and the $1500 vintage table</a>, each offers a seven course dinner topped with truffles, but the wine pairings are different. <a href="http://festaditartufi.splashthat.com/?em=187&gz=0f76f8c973ba978d7b263daccfeb6b99&pp=1">Tickets can be purchased here.</a> <span>[EaterWire]</span></p>
<p><i>DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — </i>Hill Country pit master Ash Fulk and founder Marc Glosserman are offering classes on how to butcher, season, and smoke brisket on November 22. <a href="http://music.hillcountrybk.com/event/718523-play-pitmaster-for-day-ash-brooklyn/" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Tickets for the event cost $60</a>. All who participate will be able to retrieve their brisket the following day. [EaterWire]</p>
<p><i style="line-height: 1.5;">EAST VILLAGE — </i><span>The Gobbler, DGBG Kitchen and Bar’s nod to Thanksgiving, has reemerged for the month of November. The turkey burger is topped with of grilled radicchio-pumpkin seed slaw and cranberry ketchup, and is served atop a rye brioche bun. The burger will be a part of the restaurant’s $60, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu. [EaterWire]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>CARROLL GARDENS — </i>Other Half Brewing Co. and Rakka Chocolate are combining forces to offer an evening of tastings. Both makers will offer eclectic pairings of their craft at Other Half Brewer Tasting Room on November 20<span>. [EaterWire]</span></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/11/12/7211089/festa-di-tartufi-at-del-posto-learn-to-make-your-own-brisket-at-hillMichael Benjamin2014-11-07T11:02:07-05:002014-11-07T11:02:07-05:00Lumé Is Seized by the Marshals Just Six Months In; Hogar Dulce Hogar in SoHo Closes
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<p>Au revoir to Le Petit Bakery and others around the city.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>East Village:</b> Lum<span>é</span>, a French-inspired bar, which opened this spring suddenly closed this week. <a href="http://evgrieve.com/2014/11/the-marshal-seizes-lume-another.html">EV Grieve reports</a> that a marshal’s notice was found on the doors and workers were seen changing the locks.</p>
<p><span><b>Soho: </b>Basque restaurant </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://ny.eater.com/2014/4/18/6241891/coffee-lab-francela-chicken-provence-and-more-open">Hogar Dulce Hogar</a><span> shuttered after just six months, </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20141020/soho/basque-restaurant-shutters-only-months-after-opening-soho">reports DNAinfo</a><span>. The restaurant’s partners are reportedly in talks to open a new restaurant in the space.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Gramercy:</b> A tipster reports that Italian restaurant <a href="http://ny.eater.com/2011/10/27/6642099/the-meatball-factory-tommy-lasagna-more-now-open">Tommy Lasagna</a> has shuttered. The restaurant opened in 2011 and offered specialty lasagnas and homemade pastas.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Fort Greene: </b><a href="http://ny.eater.com/2013/9/12/6372695/le-petit-bakerys-fake-cronut-dicaprio-parties-at-catch">Le Petit Bakery</a> on Myrtle Avenue quietly closed back in September, <a href="http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2014/11/le-petit-bakery-on-myrtle-shuts/">reports Brownstoner</a>. Owners gave their final goodbye in<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LePetitNY/photos/a.537200206298055.124125.284378701580208/861809637170442/?type=1&theater"> a note on Facebook</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>East Village: </b>A note on the door of Pizza Bagel Café on the corner of 14th Street and 1st Avenue says the spot is closed until further notice, reports<a href="http://evgrieve.com/2014/11/the-14th-street-pizza-bagel-cafe.html"> EV Grieve</a>. The space has been on the market since February.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Washington Heights: </b>Red Room Lounge closed for business due to financial woes last week, <a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20141028/washington-heights/uptown-bar-that-revived-30s-era-drag-balls-shuts-doors">states DNAinfo</a>. The bar, which has received 30 noise complaints this year, was a popular home for LGBT community events.</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/11/7/7170341/lume-is-seized-by-the-marshals-just-six-months-in-hogar-dulce-hogarMichael Benjamin2014-11-05T18:04:40-05:002014-11-05T18:04:40-05:00The NoMad Bar Does Brunch; Steve Cuozzo Says Jeremiah Tower Is a Gamble for Tavern
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<p>King Bee launches a happy hour; Sample 250 wines in Sunset Park.</p> <p style="font-size: 16.3636360168457px;" class="MsoNormal"><span><i>NOMAD — </i>The NoMad Bar is launching Sunday brunch this weekend from noon to 8 p.m. The menu offers an eggs benedict sandwich and french toast with fried chicken and bourbon syrup, as well much of the bar's regular menu, including the chicken pot pie. There are five bloody mary renditions and a few coffee cocktails as well. </span><span>The bar won't take reservations, so be prepared to wait. [EaterWire]</span></p>
<p style="font-size: 16.3636360168457px;" class="MsoNormal"><i>CENTRAL PARK — Post</i> critic <a href="http://nypost.com/2014/11/04/beloved-california-chef-takes-the-reigns-at-tavern-on-the-green/">Steve Cuozzo is skeptical about Jeremiah Tower</a> taking over the kitchen at Tavern on the Green. He says: "Bringing in a 71-year-old kitchen legend who hasn't run a restaurant in nearly 20 years is either a masterstroke, or a stroke of madness. I'd hope for the first, but bet on the second." [NYP]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>EAST VILLAGE —</i> <a href="http://ny.eater.com/2014/10/9/6952413/bee-kings-keeping-the-new-orleans-spirit-alive-in-the-old-exchange">Newcomer King Bee</a> will start a regular happy hour tomorrow night. It runs on weekdays from 5 to 7 p.m., and includes $1.50 oysters and special wines by the glass. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><i>SUNSET PARK —</i> The Brooklyn Crush Wine and Artisanal Food Festival will offer samples of 250 wines and food from over 25 vendors on November 15</span><font size="2">.</font><span> There are two sessions, 3-6 p.m. and 8-11 p.m., </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.nywinefestivals.com/events/brooklyn-crush-wine-food-festival/">both cost $79</a><span>. [EaterWire]</span></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/11/5/7164281/the-nomad-bar-does-brunch-steve-cuozzo-says-jeremiah-tower-is-aMichael Benjamin2014-10-16T18:10:59-04:002014-10-16T18:10:59-04:00All You Can Meat at Humboldt and Jackson; Weekday Brunch and More at Root & Bone
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<p>Plus a cider dinner at Hearth.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">WILLIAMSBURG – The Meat Hook is promising all you can eat steak along with all you can drink beer for its first ever Beefsteak Dinner at Humboldt & Jackson. The carnivorous feast takes place tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. <a href="http://humboldtandjackson.com/hj-event/beef-steak-meat-hook/">Tickets cost $95 per person</a> for the seated event. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">EAST VILLAGE – Many changes from Root & Bone this month. For all brunch aficionados, the restaurant is now offering weekday brunch from Wednesdays to Fridays, starting on October 17. Also debuting tomorrow is live music, which will be a fixture on Friday and Saturday nights from now on. Finally, promises it will start delivery through Seamless and Grubhub by the month’s end. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">EAST VILLAGE – In anticipation of Cider Week, Hearth will host a four-course dinner with cider pairings on Monday, October 20<sup>th</sup> at 7 p.m. Menu items include cider-braised pork shank, and ricotta pancakes with spiced quince butter and apple cider caramel. <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-cider-dinner-2014-tickets-13607924669">Tickets cost $98 per person and are limited</a>.</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/10/16/6991029/all-you-can-meat-at-humboldt-and-jackon-changes-galore-at-root-boneMichael Benjamin2014-10-15T18:14:10-04:002014-10-15T18:14:10-04:00Excelsior Bar Finds a New Home; Regional Taco Tour at Cafe el Presidente
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<p>Plus a new brunch menu at Balnavera, and Seth Meyers at Hill Country BBQ</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>PARK SLOPE – Excelsior, </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://ny.eater.com/2014/7/18/6184805/park-slopes-excelsior-bar-will-shutter-next-month">the well-loved gay bar that shuttered in August</a><span>, has announced that they will be moving to a bigger space, just a few blocks down 5</span><sup>th</sup><span> Avenue. The bar, which played host to owners Mark Nayden’s and Richard Kennedy’s wedding, had been open for 15 years in the old spot on 390 Fifth Avenue. [Facebook]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FLATIRON – Starting on Monday, October 20<sup>th</sup>, Café el Presidente will host a regional taco tour. The tour will feature a taco recipe from a different state of Mexico each day, as prepared by Chef Jason DeBriere. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LOWER EAST SIDE – Chef Fernando Navas launches brunch at Balvanera this Saturday. It's available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the menu includes vegetarian items such as dulce de leche torrejas, thick brioche served in a skillet, and carnivorous options such as housemade chorizo, and skirt steak served with fresh chimi and salsa criolla. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Hill Country Barbecue Market has tapped Seth Meyers to be the first guest of its "Brisket Sessions," on Thursday, October 23<sup>rd</sup>. The sessions are a series of discussions with celebrities and business people who are making an impact in Brooklyn. Doors open at 6 PM for the free admission event, but <a href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/698773">advance reservations are recommended due to limited space</a>. [EaterWire]</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/10/15/6985365/excelsiors-revival-regional-taco-tour-from-cafe-el-presidenteMichael Benjamin2014-10-09T18:18:26-04:002014-10-09T18:18:26-04:00Blue Bottle Bryant Park Is on the Way; Cider Week Dinner at The Pines
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<p>All Hallow's Eve dinner at Aureole, and Yuji Ramen wants to open a fish market.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="line-height: 1.5;">MIDTOWN WEST —</i><span> Blue Bottle is getting close to opening its roomy cafe across from Bryant Park. When it opens (likely later this fall) the space will be decked out with </span><a style="line-height: 1.5; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://ny.eater.com/2014/2/5/6285435/blue-bottle-coffee-to-open-bryant-park-location">a drip bar and a mini keg filled with iced coffee</a><span>. Stay tuned. [EaterWire]</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>WILLIAMSBURG — </i>Artisan ramenya Yuji Ramen, which is now operating out of Okonomi in Williamsburg, is looking to <a href="https://twitter.com/YUJIRAMEN/status/520266061271564288">finance a fish market </a>with the help a Mission Street Grant. Pig and Khao is also vying for funding, <a href="https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/18537">which is determined by votes</a>. [Twitter]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>GOWANUS —</i> In celebration of Cider Week, The Pines is hosting a five-course dinner on Sunday, October 26. Cider makers Andy Brennan, Jeremy Hammond, Joy Doumis, and writer Rowan Jacobsen will make an appearance to talk about their work. The set menu with pairings costs $80, highlights including Red Wattle pork jowl with squash and ginger; and pasta with cider-braised rabbit and maitake mushrooms. Seating is limited, reservations can be made by calling 718-596-6560. [EaterWire}</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MIDTOWN WEST —</i> This Halloween Aureole is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Masquerade Dinner with Krug Champagne. The restaurant is promising a five course menu with dishes such as Hamachi crudo and Maine lobster tortellini. <a href="http://www.charliepalmer.com/aureole-new-york/calendar/an-all-hallow-s-eve-masquerade-dinner-with-krug/">Tickets cost $185 per person</a>, excluding tax and gratuity. [EaterWire]</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/10/9/6954111/progress-update-at-blue-bottle-by-bryant-park-cider-week-dinner-atMichael Benjamin2014-10-08T18:03:11-04:002014-10-08T18:03:11-04:00Manchester Pub Remains Dark After Mega Kitchen Fire; Barchetta Launches Brunch
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<p>Plus old school pastries for old school prices, and free pizza brunch in Crown Heights.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>MIDTOWN EAST</i> – It now has been a few weeks since Manchester Pub <a href="http://ny.eater.com/2014/9/18/6574609/huge-fire-ruins-five-course-dinner-at-midtown-pub">closed due to an epic kitchen fire, and the restaurant has yet to re-open</a>. A tipster passing by the space today reports that the space is still dark inside, with no signs of work going on. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>CHELSEA</i> – Starting this weekend, <a href="http://ny.eater.com/venue/barchetta" class="sbn-auto-link">Barchetta</a> will start serving brunch. Chef Dave Pasternack is adding new menu options such as pumpkin French toast with apple-raisin compote & maple syrup, quiche with fall vegetables, as well as cocktails like a concord grape bellini. Crudo, of course, is also an option. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>RIDGEWOOD</i> – Rudy’s Bakery and Café, <a href="http://ny.eater.com/2013/12/18/6311177/black-forest-cake-at-rudys-bakery-cafe-in-ridgewood">maker of excellent Black Forest cakes</a>, is offering baked goods at Depression era prices from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 in honor of its 80<sup>th</sup> anniversary. Cheap treats like linzer tarts, cheese and cherry strudel, and a slice of that classic cake will set you back just 80 cents, while supplies last. [EaterWire]</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="line-height: 1.5;">CROWN HEIGHTS</i><span> – Neapolitan pizza restaurant Barboncino is offering free brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 11</span><span> in honor of the restaurant’s </span><span>third annual neighborhood appreciation day</span><span>. Some menu items are a pancetta, egg, and cheese breakfast pizza, Nutella calzone with bananas and walnuts, and summer squash and yellow pepper ricotta frittata. [EaterWire]</span></p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/10/8/6948843/manchester-pub-kitchen-fire-update-barchetta-open-for-brunchMichael Benjamin2014-09-25T16:23:21-04:002014-09-25T16:23:21-04:00Is Midtown Favorite China Sun a Goner?
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<p>China Sun seems to be confused about whether or not it's actually closing. </p> <p>Midtown takeout and dim sum favorite China Sun has been suspiciously closed for the past few weeks. Phone calls go unanswered and there is a sign in the door that says: "We temporary close for renovation." But a <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2Fbiz%2Fchina-sun-asian-cuisine-new-york-2%3Fhrid%3D_7B3g2bP5Jm59uQCybJ0qw&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fny.eater.com%2F2014%2F9%2F25%2F6845415%2Fchina-sun-shutters" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Yelp review from earlier in the month </a>claims that a sign sadly stated: "Sorry, Closed Forever." That sign's no longer there. A couple years back, <a href="http://midtownlunch.com/2012/08/03/midtown-happy-hour-china-sun-has-3-imported-beers-free-wifi-and-nice-staff/">Midtown Lunch gave it the thumbs up</a> as a neighborhood happy hour spot saying:</p>
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<p>Do you have any intel? Tell us about it at the <a href="mailto:tips@eater.com">Tip Line</a>.</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/9/25/6845415/china-sun-shuttersMichael Benjamin2014-09-18T14:07:58-04:002014-09-18T14:07:58-04:00Mario's Harvest at Del Posto; Limited Edition Taquitos
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<p><em><strong>CHELSEA —</strong></em> Del Posto and <strong>Mario Batali</strong>, will host "Mario's Harvest" on October 10th. The event corresponds with the release of <strong>Chef Batali</strong>'s cookbook, <em>America Farm to Table</em>, and the dinner includes dishes like lasagna and braised pork belly with black beans. <a href="http://mariosharvest.splashthat.com/Harvest">Tickets for the five-course meal</a> cost $350 per person. [Eaterwire]</p> <p><em><strong>MEATPACKING —</strong></em> Catch is open for lunch for the first time as of this Monday. Some new menu items from <strong>Hung Huynh</strong>'s kitchen include Chicken Paillard, Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad, and a Crispy Chicken Sandwich. [Eaterwire]</p> <p><em><strong>LOWER EAST SIDE —</strong></em> To celebrate it's one year anniversary, <strong>Taquitoria</strong> is serving up limited edition guest chef taquitos until September 30th. <strong>Marc Forgione</strong>'s Chili Lobster taquitos, available until September 23rd, start the series while Khe-Yo chef <strong>Phet Schwader</strong> will end it with his Caramel Pork Belly taquitos with fiery chili sauce and sriracha mayo. These limited edition taquitos cost $6 for three and $9 for five. [Eaterwire]</p> <p><em><strong>COFFEEWIRE –</strong></em> <strong>Blue Bottle Coffee</strong> is now delivering coffee nationwide with its new subscription service. The coffee is available in 6, 12, 24, or 36-ounce packages. Customers can buy a subscription for $11 per month or get a onetime gift of either origin coffee, blend coffee, or espresso. [~EN~]</p>
https://ny.eater.com/2014/9/18/6574257/marios-harvest-at-del-posto-limited-edition-taquitosMichael Benjamin