Culture & Entertainment
A Taste of Barcelona Found in New York’s Flatiron District
November 9, 2011 # # # # (0)

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Boqueria for a friend’s birthday and loved the quality of the food. Styled after the famous Boqueria Market in Barcelona, the cozy space brings a bit of Spanish charm mixed with a clean

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Culture & Entertainment
University Place is for Noodle Lovers
April 14, 2011 # # # (1)

It took me a long time to try Ramen Takumi. I lived off ramen in college. You know, the plastic wrapped square of noodles with the little seasoning packet? It costs about five cents a package and, while filling, it

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Community
Restaurant Week Strikes Blow to Health and Purse
March 1, 2011 # # # # (1)

While Restaurant Week is adored by New Yorkers, praised by food critics, and is practically a national holiday among foodies, it does more harm than good. “Huh?” you say, questioning both my sanity and my proficiency to even comment on

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Culture & Entertainment
Toby’s Public House Pizza Worth a Trip Off the Island
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Some of you are believers. Others have heard the stories and aren’t sure what to think. Well, I’m here to tell you the rumors are true—amazing food can be found just a subway ride outside of the island of Manhattan.
Down

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Culture & Entertainment
Midtown Restaurant Offers Affordable Oyster Oasis
February 1, 2011 # # # (1)

The spring semester loan check is in the bank, and I’m feeling rich again. But I’ve made a promise to myself—I’m going to treat the wealth of the beginning of the semester as an illusion because otherwise, come May, I’ll

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Culture & Entertainment, The News
o early on. Sushi Too Good To Eat Alone: It’s For ‘Cherin
December 7, 2010 # (0)

It’s east to find cheap sushi in New York, though it’s not necessarily so easy to find good sushi on the cheap. All too often, I’ve been tempted by seemingly amazing sushi specials, only to find tough, low quality

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Culture & Entertainment
Village Yokocho Offers Outstanding Japanese Alterative to Sushi
November 2, 2010 # # # (1)

The words “Japanese food” probably conjures up the thought of sushi. But at Village Yokocho in Astor Place, a vast assortment of Japanese food is served, and only a minimal amount of sushi is offered. The restaurant is

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Community, News, The News
Chef’s Treatment of Employees Unsavory
November 1, 2010 # # (0)

Mario Batali is one of the most renowned celebrity chefs in the United States. Best known to the American public as host and contributor on a variety of Food Network programming, Batali is also part owner of more than a

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Culture & Entertainment
Degustation: Chic Sorella Shines for Dining
March 3, 2010 # # (0)

Sorella
www.sorellanyc.com
95 Allen St., New York, NY 11201,
btwn Broome and Delancey
(212) 274-9595
winebar, small plates, nightlife, Italian/eclectic
New York is never short on dinner options; you’re constantly surrounded by choices and possibilities, and it seems like any given experience is always at the

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