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New York City

Cocktails New York City

Death & Co.: A Refined Cocktail Emporium in the East Village

Give me your number and I’ll call you as soon as a seat becomes available. That seems to be a common refrain at East Village speakeasies these days. We started in the phone booth...
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Italian Food New York City

Mia Dona [CLOSED]

During a December 2004 visit to Manhattan, my most memorable meal was undoubtedly at Per Se, but my second most distinctive experience was at davidburke and donatella. High-flying chef David Burke and lawyer-turned restaurateur...
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Bar New York City

The Ginger Man: Paying Homage to an “Outrageous Drunk” [CLOSED]

A bar with 70 taps isn’t necessarily a great beer bar, but when three of those taps are devoted to Dogfish Head, they’re clearly on the right track. At The Ginger Man in Midtown...
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Brunch New York City

Craftbar (Brunch): Ready, Set, Birthday in Tom Colicchio’s Basement [CLOSED]

Getting sent to the basement to eat sounds like some sort of punishment, but at the Craftbar brunch to help celebrate my stepmother’s 50th birthday, it turned out to be a reward. For once,...
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Pizza New York City

Company: Master Baker Tackles Pizza in Manhattan [CLOSED]

It probably wasn’t the best idea to bother with more pizza after hitting Pepe’s in New Haven, but good pizza is scarce in Los Angeles and Company owner Jim Lahey has such an impressive...
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Donuts New York City

Doughnut Plant: Working Pastry Wizardry on Lower East Side

Mark Isreal may be “difficult,” as evidenced by his appearance on Throwdown With Bobby Flay, but his Doughnut Plant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side produces innovative donuts using the best ingredients of the season....
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