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Pescatore: A Neighborhood Hit With Good Food, Moderate Prices

TheImproper StaffJune 6, 2020

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....

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East River Cafe: New York Style Dining, Moderate Price

TheImproper StaffJune 5, 2020

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....

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Sotto Sopra Pairs Steak, Northern Italian Cuisine in Amagansett

TheImproper StaffJune 5, 2020

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-known owners of Bobby Van’s Steakhouse restaurants, have made a mark in the competitive...

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The T Bar Steakhouse and Lounge, with its bright airy decor, has become a fixture on the Upper East Side. (Photo: T Bar)

T Bar Steakhouse and Bar Carves Out a Niche on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

TheImproper StaffJune 5, 2020

Long time Upper East Siders might still remember it as The Lenox Room, but Tony Fortuna has carved out a niche of his at the T Bar Steak and Lounge since opening in the same space....

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Zach Erdem Brings New York City Vibe to Southampton’s 75 Main

TheImproper StaffJune 4, 2020

Zach Erdem, the new owner of Southampton’s 75 Main restaurant, has turned the 20-year-old landmark into a year-round destination combining its familiar Hamptons style with a New York City nightlife vibe. Restaurants in the summer vacation redoubt of the rich and famous tend to come and go, but 75 Main has managed to keep its allure....

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Rayuela: A New Take on Latin American, Spanish Cuisine

TheImproper StaffJune 4, 2020

Rayuela (ra-yue-la), Spanish for hopscotch, illustrates their gourmet Latin American and Spanish menu that hops among the best recipes from a dozen Spanish-speaking countries---effectively erasing their boundaries....

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Mike Mammoliti’s SoHo Restaurant, Mamo, Is All About French Provençal

TheImproper StaffJune 4, 2020

Celebrities aren’t necessarily a good judge of fine restaurants, but when patrons include Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Beyonce and Jay Z, SoHo restauranteur Mike “Mamo” Mammoliti must be doing something right. Michelin-starred Executive Chef Massimo Sola probably has a lot to do with it as well. Mammoliti’s Italian/French restaurant, Mamo, captures the look, feel and Provençal flavors of its Antibes, France, namesake restaurant, Mamo Le Michelangelo....

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Demarchelier French Bistro Puts the ‘Ooo La La’ in Upper East Side Manhattan Dining

TheImproper StaffJune 3, 2020

Eric Demarchelier’s self-naemd French bistro, Demarchelier, has been a fixture on the Upper East Side since 1992, drawing a loyal, local clientele for a quick bite, a romantic rendezvous, or a simple family meal. The decor is more bourgeois than bohemian, but the menu is exquisitely French....

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Greenwich Steakhouse Brings Midtown Steaks, Chops, Seafood to West Village

TheImproper StaffJune 3, 2020

Owner Frank Gocaj and executive chef Victor H. Chavez have teamed up at Greenwich Steakhouse for an upscale New York City dining experience in the West Village that can hold its own against Midtown competitors....

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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

TheImproper StaffJune 3, 2020

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 Street, and reflects both Hell’s Kitchen’s past as well as its future. It blends the best of...

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Junoon: Indian Cusine Fit for Raja in Manhattan’s Flatiron District

TheImproper StaffJune 2, 2020

Junoon likes to bill itself as a restaurant with “French service, in the family, Indian style.” At least that’s how one waiter described it when a local critic recently visited the new outlet in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. The city doesn’t lack for Indian eateries, but Junoon aims for the upscale. The owners obviously pay attention to detail and it shows in the decor. It’s not your typical buffet-style Indian restaurant....

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

TheImproper StaffJune 2, 2020

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.”...

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Miranda: Williamsburg Gem Blends Italian, South American Cuisine

TheImproper StaffJune 2, 2020

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....

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