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....
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....
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....
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 St...
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....
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.”...
Turkish cuisine may not jump off the radar for many diners, but Uskudar on the Upper East Side in Manhattan proved to be a rare treat. The Turkish restaurant is one of those small gems scattered throughout New York City that cater mainly to locals....
Victor’s Café, a Manhattan landmark has reached an impressive milestone. The restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. No small feat given New York City’s highly competitive restaurant business. But it’s still the place to go for upscale Cuban cuisine....
Husband and wife Tim Oltmans and Micki Schubert opened Jack the Horse Tavern (JtH) in Brooklyn Heights, NY, in 2006 and it has proved the test of time. The lively urban tavern has become a neighborhood favorite and classic gathering place....
Stonewalls Restaurant is located at The Woods at Cherry Creek Golf Course, which sprawls across 140 acres. Owners Vincent Sasso and Charles Jurgens also own and operate the course and nearby The Links at Cherry Creek. Executive chef Guy Peuch, formerly of The Water Club in Manhattan and The Inn on the Harbor in Cold Spring Harbor, is an industry veteran with more than 40 years of Continental and European experience....
La Superica boasts that it's the home of the "Perfect Margarita" and the 2lb Burritto. It's a Sag Harbor landmark.
La Superica has been described as a fun...
Loreley on Manhattan’s increasingly trendy Rivington St. on Manhattan's Lower East Side, is a German-style Biergarten and restaurant that understands the hospitality basics....
Townline barbecue serves up its specialties Texas style.
Townline BBQ in Sagaponack, offers a casual, family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices and ...
The iconic New York City landmark Water’s Edge Restaurant, spans three decades and has recently reopened under the Singh Hospitality Group. Sited along the East River in Long Island City, the venue offers awe-inspiring views of New York’s impressive cityscape. The menu of culinary creations and refreshing twists on traditional fare reflect the eclectic American cuisine....
After 15 years, Owner-Chef Bernard Ros has developed a loyal clientele among local residents and a reputation for good, moderately priced fare that draws visitors from the 12 hotels that surround Meli Melo his French-Mediterranean restaurant on Madison Avenue in Murray Hill. ...
Keith Girard is Editor and Publisher of TheImproper, New York City’s cutting edge arts, entertainment pop culture and lifestyle Web magazine. Before that, he was editor-in-chief of Billboard magazine and a reporter for the Washington Post among other media positions.
