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Russian Samovar Conveys Imperial Russian Grandeur With a Vodka Bar to Die For

Keith GirardMay 7, 2023

Russian Samovar, the Midtown West restaurant, is known as much for its unique cuisine as it is for it’s support of the arts. ...

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Open Door Gastropub is a different take on the traditional Irish bar.

Open Door Gastropub: Irish Pub Goes Upscale in Downtown Manhattan

Keith GirardMay 7, 2023

Open Door Gastropub at 110 John Street (between Pearl & Cliff Streets) is a different take on the traditional Irish pub and represents, in many ways, the changing nature of Manhattan's financial district. It takes bar food to the next level in an upscale setting that's still easy on the wallet. ...

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Rayuela: A New Take on Latin American, Spanish Cuisine

Keith GirardMay 3, 2023

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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Chef Ibrahim Ozdemir has been co-owner of Turkish restaurant Uskudar on the Upper East Side in Manhattan for 32 years. (Photo: Uskudar)

Uskudar Offers a ‘Taste of Istanbul’ on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Keith GirardMay 1, 2023

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....

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Victor’s: Nuevo Cuban Café in Midtown Hits Golden Milestone

Keith GirardApril 30, 2023

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....

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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.

Loreley, a Lower East Side Biergarten Straight Out of Cologne

Keith GirardApril 29, 2023

Loreley is on Manhattan’s increasingly trendy Rivington St. on Manhattan's Lower East Side....

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