Since Hurricane Sandy, the historic South Street Seaport continues to rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. From the food emporium Tin Building Jean-George to the hip restaurants like Tuck Room, Funny Face Bakery, and the new Restaurant Pearl, the area has been revitalized in the culinary department. You must find a restaurant on the water for a quintessential South Street Seaport dining experience. Enter one of the newest restaurants the seaport has to offer, Cobble Fish.
Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn has a new gem everyone should check out. It’s called Sweet Catch and it brings the flavors of the Carolinas to New York City. The new hot spot is the brainchild of Ka-Wana Jefferson, a Bronx native, who has a passion for good culinary experiences. I stopped by on a beautiful Saturday morning for Brunch and was immediately captivated by the serene environment as you opened the doors. The space is decorated with a southern style decor and hosts many photos which showcase black culinary history and Heritage.
Iconic Hamptons dining staple, Old Stove Pub, just opened in New York City at 1076 First Avenue. Showcasing a superb dining destination for over 50 years, Old Stove Pub is the new hotspot in the neighborhood. Owner Joseph DeCristofaro brings Old Stove Pub to New York City in 2022 during a perfect time of re-establishing the Big Apple as the dining capital of the world. The successful eatery is legendary to culinary aficionados out east and has attracted the likes of celebrities to CEOs, families, and first dates for good reason. With warmth and comfort, the embracing atmosphere DeCristofaro has established compliments the needs of the foodie while appreciating the value of an incredible atmosphere.
Location: 361 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Cuisine: Seafood
Cost: $$$
Overall: A quaint casual eatery with gourmet presentation and the latest destination to cure your seafood cravings.
If you are familiar with New York City’s West Village, you’ve probably walked by this quaint bistro once or twice. Seabird is located on the corner of Washington Place and 6th Avenue, a few hundred feet from the popular basketball courts of West 4th and just steps from the Halloween and Pride parade routes. From the outside, the restaurant resembles a coffee shop or bakery, but looks can be deceiving.
Seafood brand Blue Circle Foods and NYC seafood purveyor The Lobster Place hosted a lovely evening of tastings and drinks at the Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar, located at Chelsea Market. Since 2005, Blue Circle Foods has been at the forefront of a revolution in production, practice, and taste in seafood. Blue Circle Foods’ mission to change the way the world consumes seafood. Blue Circle sources, imports and distributes the most responsible farm-raised and wild-caught fish to ensure that both present and future consumers can enjoy high-quality seafood.
Location: 3 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004
Cuisine: Northern Italian
Cost: $$$
Overall: A charming Italian restaurant with classic decor, private eating areas, and sumptuous cuisine. An impressive venue for your next business dinner or luncheon.
Food Network star and winner of Chopped Redemption, Chef Sammy Davis, Jr. (yes, that’s his real name) is growing his Restauranteur portfolio by opening Catch 22, his first restaurant in Washington, DC, and the grand opening held this past weekend.
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.