Category Archives: restaurant reviews

BLT Burger – Breckenridge Beer Dinner

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Evan Halperin

This past Friday was the first day of the 4th annual NY Craft Beer Week. The week, which in truth is 10 days, is a series of beer related events across the various boroughs. Most of the beers are local … finish reading BLT Burger – Breckenridge Beer Dinner

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Petrus – First Gordon Ramsey Experience

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Okay, okay, I know. It’s been ages since my last post. I have a couple of excuses lined up. First, I was on vacation for 8 days in London, England. Second, I spent Labor Day Weekend in Delaware at the … finish reading Petrus – First Gordon Ramsey Experience

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Le Cirque – Overprice since 1974

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Last night I joined several others to Le Cirque for restaurant week to see why it has always received such high acclaim. Yes, I know, I should have been prepared to be underwhelmed since it was RW, but at a … finish reading Le Cirque – Overprice since 1974

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Hillstone – the perfect place for Mad Men (and vegetarians)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Evan Halperin

image courtesy of City Search Last night, following a trip to Bloomingdales to make a slight change in a wonderful 1st year anniversary gift from The Vegetarian, we decided to try Hillstone for dinner. I had read a New York … finish reading Hillstone – the perfect place for Mad Men (and vegetarians)

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Bar Basque: Great food where you’d least expect it

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Most of the posts on this blog in recent months have been of the recipe variety (with a few exceptions). However, a recent press/media invitation for a complimentary meal for two in exchange for a review was an offer I … finish reading Bar Basque: Great food where you’d least expect it

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Butter

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Recently, and at long last, I finally got to try Alex Guarnaschelli’s flagship restaurant, Butter. A few weeks ago, I had made reservations to go during restaurant week, but at the last minute, had to cancel the reservation. Part of … finish reading Butter

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Frites ‘n’ Meats food truck

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Evan Halperin

The Frites ‘n’ Meats truck is no newbie to the food truck revolution in New York City. Since food trucks have taken cities like New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and others by storm, trucks have popped up with all … finish reading Frites ‘n’ Meats food truck

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