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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon has announced to close...
>After June 30, New York will be sans Robuchon, which eight (or eleven by next year) major cities in the world has...
As you know this is a very competitive restaurant city. I suppose the NYC-centric view (which I don't really share) is summed up in the song lyric: If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. There's no corollary that says if you can make it in eight major world cities, you can make it here. Different cities, different tastes.
Changing face of East 6th Street
They say they're moving down the street and reopening in June at 320 E. 6th St.
Last Minute Anniversary Trip to NYC
Some regulars do think Tocqueville's been under the radar here and elsewhere. At least one of their posts has been picked up in CHOW Digest (soon to be rechristened Best of Chowhound) ... http://www.chow.com/digest/7795/late-spring-pleasures-at-tocqueville/
Pushcart Coffee and Malt and Mold, two new nice places on East Broadway
>I simply eat very little cheese here in the states
That will help readers assess the veracity of your comment on American-made cheese.
Zhongzi/Joongs From Grand Street Lady w/ Pictures. Not Mei Mei, But Still Good
Right up front, close to the door, when they've got 'em.
New Polish Deli/Market in Woodside
Great tip. Seems it's called Bursztynek ... http://www.yelp.com/biz/bursztynek-deli-woodside
Porchetta Hog E. 5th St.
BTW the Meatball Shop may not have to worry about the Meatball Factory anymore ... http://evgrieve.com/2012/05/meatball-factory-is-now-hole-pop-up.html
visiting NYC - question about reservations, and itinerary check
>Sakagura sounds great! I'll look into it more. How vital are reservations?
Not very, in my experience, though it wouldn't be a bad idea, especially on a weekend. The staff is generally pretty knowledgeable about the sake list, which is still the best in town as far as I know. But I've had better experiences at the counter. And look first at the seasonal offerings listed up front on the menu. You'll find good choices there, though some will be pricey.
Drinks, but not a club scene.
Mary Queen of Scots, mentioned in that thread, has closed. That's one reason "just do a search" isn't always the best answer. Fresh info is always a good thing ... http://ny.eater.com/archives/2012/05/mary_queen_of_scots_calls_it_quits_after_18_months.php
Fava beans fresh or frozen on the Upper West
I've shelled them fresh, I've tried frozen preshelled. There's a noticeable difference, especially if you're going to just briefly steam or simmer them. I'd suggest no shortcuts in this case.
London 'Hound seeking list refinement, advice and tips (bit long)
>I think it's a shame that they are serving red snapper for their fish curry. I do my best to avoid overfished fishes like red snapper and Patagonian toothfish ("Chilean sea bass").
Agreed on that score.
London 'Hound seeking list refinement, advice and tips (bit long)
Haven't been, but I'd heard the starting point there is Singaporean, with forays into Indonesian and other cuisines ... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/dining/masak-nyc-restaurant-review.html
What's good near the last R stop in Bay Ridge?
Haven't been, but I've heard good things over the years about the Sicilian food at Piattini on 4th Ave. ... http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/piattini/
Cannelle Patisserie in Queens
Dominique Ansel in Soho ... http://dominiqueansel.com/
Lena Latin Grill....certainly my favored spot for coffee BEST ESPRESSO
Your thread title did raise the question.
30th ave in astoria? what's good?
Thanks for this. Was the owner around? Sounds like a nice guy ... http://www.30thave.org/2011/06/12/halim-m-harissa-cafe/
Great new sushi restaurant in Tribeca
Not a review, just an advance write-up on the sushi. Ran earlier this month ... http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/13/brushtroke-adds-a-sushi-bar-and-a-chef/.
By the way, the chef ran Ichimura until 2008. Search for the name here and you'll find plenty of Chowhound love for the place. Glad to hear your report on his new gig.
Zhongzi/Joongs From Grand Street Lady w/ Pictures. Not Mei Mei, But Still Good
The lady at Grand and Chrystie is the one with the May May connection. I like her stuff, too ... http://www.chow.com/digest/70018/a-beloved-chinatown-snack-is-back/
Recommendations for memorial day weekend trip to NYC
The full-service restaurant just opened in Brooklyn. The more snackish takeout place, specializing in chicken wings, is on Rivington on the Lower East Side. ... http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/text/pok/all-areas/all-neighborhoods/all-cuisines/
Some Chowhound comment on the Manhattan location ... http://www.chow.com/digest/104388/from-thailand-via-portland-killer-chicken-wings/
If you were entertaining first time Tourists to New York??
What sets Yamakage Tokyo apart from other Japanese restaurants (besides that the owner is the cook)? What do you like about the food?
Hakkasan - new luxury Chinese restaurant in Midtown
Sure, the menu's pan-Chinese, but I understood your point that the kitchen's sensibility, with a light hand in seasoning, is Cantonese. Appreciated the insight.
Sapori D'Ischia Closed?
>Sorriso is a pain to get to.
Depends on where you're coming from, no?
White Bear – My Favorite Dumplings in NY
A while back, someone mentioned the smoked chicken there. It's been on my list for years; still haven't stopped in ... http://www.chow.com/digest/4029/homey-taiwanese-and-more-in-chinese-flushing/
Places to shop for Malaysian ingredients in Chinatown
Udom's, the shop on Bayard, closed late last year.
South Street Seaport
Apparently it's called Anna Maria's ... http://www.southstreetseaport.com/Dine
Hakkasan
Here's the CHOW Digest short version ... http://www.chow.com/digest/112205/uptown-chinese-dressed-to-kill/
Momofuku Ko March 2012 Review
Thanks for this! Just curious, if any Ko regulars happen to see this: Which of these dishes, if any, sounds relatively new to the rotation?
