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New York City

Cocktail New York

Mayahuel: Mezcal, Beer Cocktails + More in the East Village [CLOSED]

Mezcal and tequila are having their moment, and those spirits are not just limited to Mexico City or Oaxaca mezcalerias anymore. Bartenders have expanded their focus beyond vodka, gin and whiskey to showcase the...
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Bartender New York City

The Summit Bar: Weathering a Blizzard with Cocktails in NYC

After he returned from the 2010
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Chocolate Brooklyn

Mast Brothers Chocolate: Swept Away by Tradition in Brooklyn [CLOSED]

Prior to the 20th Century, masts towered over choppy seas to propel ships on transatlantic voyages. Brothers Rick and Michael Mast clearly can’t harness as much energy as bygone sailing ships, but what the...
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Pizzeria Sign New York City

Motorino: Passing Along a Big Pizza Peel in the East Village

It’s an unenviable task to replace a local legend, but that’s just what Una Pizza Napoletana became during Anthony Mangieri’s run from 2004 – 2009. When the Jersey-born pizza artisan decamped for San Francisco,...
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Breakfast New York City

The Breslin Full English Breakfast [CLOSED]

The Breslin, an English-inspired bar and restaurant from chef April Bloomfield and business partner Ken Friedman, has become a sensation since it opened on the eastern end of the trendy Ace Hotel in fall...
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Ramen New York

Ippudo: King Kawahara Expands Ramenance to New York City

Manhattan’s East Village is the domain of David Chang, the Momomuku chef-owner who has caused a sensation at three restaurants thanks to his vibrant flavors and streamlined aesthetic. Chang set the NYC ramen standard...
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