Location: 219 East 44th Street New York, NY
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Best Dish: We love their steak it is always tender juicy and well prepared. The bacon is an extremely close second.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A carnivore haven with a decadent assortment of meats in a sophisticated atmosphere.
This week is expected to be hot and sunny, so why not relax with a nice cold glass of Asahi Super Dry?! Following successful pop-up bars in Sydney and Seoul, Asahi Super Dry will debut the pop-up bar stateside in New York City. They will be taking over popular eatery P.S. Kitchen. Guests can expect 3 days of Beer, Food, and VR Experiences.
New York City’s hottest event of the season, Secret Summer, is set to return this Sunday, August 12th. In case you didn’t know, Secret Summer is a fun-filled “Farm-to-Bar” cocktail festival and garden party. Farm-to-bar uses the same ideology that the farm-to-table movement has brought to our food where cocktail ingredients are prepared with only raw, peak-season ingredients sourced from local farms and paired with the best quality spirit brands on the market.
Location: 19 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10010
Cuisine: Italian/French
Best Dish: The polenta is amazing. The umami from the mushrooms and decadent smoothness of the heirloom polenta are a winning combination.
Cost: $$$
Overall: Italian and French cuisine that goes above and beyond the standard chicken parm and wine. Trattoria Italienne serves up Rustic cuisine with a modern flair and sumptuous flavors.
Over the weekend, the prestigious culinary community came together at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, to honor Padma Lakshmi. The annual Chefs & Champagne fundraiser is literally the event of the Summer is hosted by the James Beard Foundation (JBF). JBF does an excellent job of celebrating and nurturing people who are making America’s food culture more diverse, delicious, and sustainable for everyone. In addition to Chefs & Champagne, JBF administers the James Beard Awards; grants scholarships for culinary students; produces national events like the Taste America tour, and creates educational programs for the culinary community and food lovers.
Speaking of food lovers, more than 35 chefs from around the country, gathered under the tent at Wölffer Estate Vineyard to feed about 900 foodies and philanthropists at Chefs & Champagne. Everyone was there to not only nosh on the many offerings, sip Champagne Boizel, wines, and ciders from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, but to celebrate Padma Lakshmi. JBF’s newest CEO Clare Reichenbach shared “It was fantastic to honor Padma Lakshmi and to recognize her inspiring contributions to the culinary community.”
Today, RFTP opens in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The new rooftop bar and lounge is located just above the posh POD BK Hotel. It truly is a beautiful bar that will instantly welcome guests with amazing views of both the Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline. With a zinc bar that seats 20 and cushioned wooden banquettes, the vibe and the views are the main focus at RFTP, perfect for a quiet afternoon drink or a proper night out. A standalone sprawling secondary space provides the ability to host private events for up to 200.
Location: 30 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Cuisine: American
Best Dish: The Salmon was excellent, the combination of fish and veggies was well thought out. The Cricket Pizza was also amazing, we could eat that jalapeño pesto on anything.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A whimsical destination for Instagram worthy dishes in an artistic atmosphere.
As you may or may not know, David Burke is an acclaimed American Chef with decades of experience. His latest endeavor, Woodpecker, is an experiment of sorts abandoning gas stovetops for the classic wood burning stove.
Location: 1 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Cuisine: American/Seafood
Best Dish: The Lobster Rolls were stupendous. The tender lobster was well seasoned and the sweet rolls were buttery and fresh, absolutely delicious.
Cost: $$
Overall: A great way to beat the summer heat and enjoy beachy vibes.
