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Pescatore: A Neighborhood Hit With Good Food, Moderate Prices

Keith GirardMay 5, 2023

Charles Devigne took over Pescatore at Second Ave and 50th St. in Manhattan three years ago, but he’s no rookie in the restaurant business. He worked his way up at the restaurant from waiter to general manager and knows every facet of the operation.... Read More...

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East River Cafe: New York Style Dining, Moderate Price

Keith GirardMay 5, 2023

It’s always a welcome sight when the owner of a restaurant greets patrons as they enter the door. At the East River Café on the corner of First Ave. and 61st St. at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge, Sam Morcos is usually sitting at the end of the well-known copper bar just inside the door.... Read More...

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Sotto Sopra Pairs Steak, Northern Italian Cuisine in Amagansett

Keith GirardMay 4, 2023

Sotto Sopra features northern Italian cuisine, as well as the classic steakhouse dishes that Bobby Van’s is known for. Joseph Smith and Rick Passarelli, well... Read More...

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Il Punto offers traditional Italian fare in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.

Il Punto: Italian Tradition in Trendy Hell’s Kitchen

Keith GirardMay 2, 2023

Il Punto offers traditional Italian fare in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. Il Punto Ristorante occupies a central spot on the corner of 9th Avenue and 38th Stre... Read More...

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Miranda: Williamsburg Gem Blends Italian, South American Cuisine

Keith GirardMay 1, 2023

Sasha Miranda and husband Mauricio Miranda thought they’d found the ideal location for “Miranda,” the Williamsburg, Brooklyn restaurant they opened in 2007. The building was once home to a pre-prohibition saloon and a popular neighborhood bakery. With such history, they knew the location offered unique ties to the community. They’ve strived to maintain the integrity of the 125-year-old building in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood ever since.... Read More...

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Nick & Toni’s: Simply a Superstar in East Hampton For Mediterranean Fare

Keith GirardMay 1, 2023

Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton is widely recognized as the most sought-after seat in the Hamptons, and each year brings fresh praise. Gael Greene of New York magazine wrote: “I’ve practically leased a table at the East Hampton Nick & Toni’s. The crew meshes as if they’ve been doing this forever – as some of them have. Am I imagining it? The food is better than ever.”... Read More...

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Mirso Lekic Relocates, Renames Renowned Il Valentino Restaurant

Keith GirardApril 28, 2023

Mirso Lekic, owner of the well-known Upper East Side restaurant Il Valentino, is relocating to 59th St and First Avenue and renaming his establishment Il Valentino Osteria to mark the occasion. Executive Consulting Chef Erminio Conte, formerly the Executive Chef of Serafina, and Sous Chef Lauro Sucuz, formerly of Petaluma and Elios, are crafting a menu of Tuscan delicacies.... Read More...

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Ornella Trattoria: Where the Menu Begins at Home in Queens

Keith GirardApril 27, 2023

The term “home cooking” is bandied about a lot in the restaurant industry – often a little too loosely. But at Ornella Trattoria Italiana in Astoria, Queens, you can take the claim literally.... Read More...

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Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge: Europe in Sag Harbor

Keith GirardApril 26, 2023

Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge in Sag Harbor will open in May at the former site of Spinnakers. Executive Chef and Managing Partner Giuseppe “Beppe” Desiderio teams up with owner Jerry Wawryk to serve reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisine. The light and airy restaurant features French windows, bright-whitewashed walls with blue accents and banquettes, skylights, an indoor patio and rotating art exhibits.... Read More...

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