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Erin Go Downtown! The Top Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day!

Celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day in some of the best pubs in Manhattan!

McSorley’s (15 E 7th St)

The oldest Irish tavern standing in Manhattan (est. 1854) is McSorley’s Old Ale House, located in the heart of East Village.  Their original motto holds true till today, “Good Ale, Raw Onions and No Ladies,” and the bar offers an atmosphere that is most reminiscent to ‘Olde New York’.

Recommended: Chili ($3.50), Cheese and (Raw) Onion Plate ($4), Liverwurst Sandwich ($4), Two housemade Ales (light and dark make for a fantastic half and half, $5.50).

Wesbite: www.mcsorleysnewyork.com

Molly’s Shebeen (Pub and Restaurant),  (287 3rd Ave)

Founded in 1895, Molly’s has a rich history that survived the prohibition era and today still stands today. The fare boasts a robust list of authentic Irish food, beer and stouts.  Vintage wooden-framed portraits and a real log-burning fireplace brings a piece of the Ole Sod to the Gramercy area.

Recommended: Irish Lamb Stew ($18), Murphy’s Stout (a 150-Year Old Recipe brewed in Country Cork, $7).

Wesbite: mollysshebeen.com

 Stout NYC (133 W 33rd St.)

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This 16,000 Sq Ft., three-level, emporium off of Herald Square has an impressive roster of beer from Malty to Floral varieties.  Twenty beers on tap and over one hundred international brands are listed with the bar’s specialty, the stout, with twenty-five unique options. A raw bar, salads, burgers, and personalized pizzas are all offered.

Recommended: One of the 25 stouts offered ($7-$22) , Burgers ($10-$15), Sweet Potato Fries ($7)

Website: stoutnyc.com

Paddy Maguire’s Ale House (237 3rd Avenue)

Also located in Gramercy Park, this neighborhood staple serves up  20 oz. pints and features two pristine APA/PGA billiards tables to satisfy the pool sharks in the room.

From 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. each afternoon Paddy Maguire’s provides the ‘longest happy hour in New York,” offer $4 pints of Yuengling, Miller, and Budweiser.

Straightforward with no frills, it’s a bar for a serious celebrater.

Recommended: Jameson 12 and Black Bush combination ($8)

Website: paddymaguiresnyc.com

–Joseph Amella, Jr.

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The Altamarea Group To Provide Culinary Excellence To The Beautiful Bedford Post Inn

The Altamarea Group has signed a long-term lease adding the Bedford Post Inn to its portfolio of restaurants. Altamarea will operate all of the food and beverage operations at the Bedford Post Inn, including the Barn, the private events space, the outside grill terrace and the flagship restaurant, the Farmhouse, which will be renamed “Campagna.”

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Bedford Post Inn

Current operators Richard Gere and Russell Hernandez will continue to own the distinguished Relais & Chateaux inn and run its eight premium suites.

The Altamarea Group, with Chef Michael White, will takeover the food and beverage program at the property.  PJ Calapa, Executive Chef of the highly acclaimed Altamarea restaurants Ai Fiori and Costata, will lead the culinary program alongside Chef White.

In addition, Devin Boyzaka has joined the project as Chef de Cuisine to oversee the daily operation and work closely with Chef White and Chef Calapa.  Boyzaka will relocate from Ritz Carlton Washington D.C’s Westend Bistro to the Westchester area. Prior to his time in D.C., Devin trained at several small luxury hotels and inns, including a 5-year tenure at the Inn at Little Washington, another Relais & Chateaux property.

At Campagna, Altamarea Group will offer some of its well-known Italian fare as well as several seasonal dishes that reflect the location and its abundant local produce.

At Campagna, Altamarea Group will offer fine Italian delicacies  as well as several seasonal dishes that reflect the location and its abundant local produce.“We are delighted to have Ahmass Fakahany [Altamarea CEO&Owner] and Chef Michael White come to Bedford to take the culinary program at the Bedford Post Inn to new heights. From the beginning we’ve been committed to the highest possible quality at the Bedford Post. This partnership adds a new dimension to its excellence and future. We’re very excited.” said Richard Gere.

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A taste of what to expect at the Campagna

Owners of the prestigious Inn and its suites is highly acclaimed actor Richard Gere and business partner Russel Hernandez.  Now,  Chef Michale White of the Altamarea Group along side Executive Chef PJ Calapa will work together to bring a new and flavorful menu fitting the Chateaux inn. Chef Calapa’s background includes working at some of New York’s finest restaurants such as Ai Fiori and Costata.

Russell Hernandez and Richard Gere joined together in 2007 to rescue and restore historic Bedford Post Inn property, which dates back to the 1760’s. Set in the heart of Westchester, at 954 Old Post Road in Bedford, NY.

For more information you may visit the Inn’s website at http://www.bedfordpostinn.com/

—Alejandro Ramos

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Reserve Cut Brings Upscale Dining To Lower Manhattan

Reserve Cut is a delicious, upscale and extremely welcome addition to the Downtown dining scene.

The contemporary kosher restaurant that specializes in prime cut meatsat The Setai Wall Street (40 Broad Street) has brought a tasteful new destination to the Financial District. Albert Allaham, the owner of Brooklyn’s high-end meat market The Prime Cut, opened the doors to Reserve Cut last September and is bringing a vivacious new life and style to the kosher dining scene. Allaham comes from a long line of professional butchers, dating back 200 years to Damascus in his native Syria, where his family had a well-known butcher shop.

Doug Schneider
Doug Schneider

All of Reserve Cut’s meat comes from The Prime Cut, which was opened in 2004. The cuts are dry-aged in the restaurant’s private aging room. Less than two percent of all beef in the United States is certified USDA Prime, but Reserve Cut offers its customers more than ten different cuts from that category.

But Reserve Cut is more than just a steakhouse. Executive Chef Hok Chin serves up a wide variety of French and Asian inspired dishes, along with a delicious Sushi and Sashimi selection. There’s also Madai Ceviche, Glazed Veal Sweetbreads, Salt Baked Mediterranean Branzino, or Free Range French Hen.

Chef Chin is trained in classical French cuisine and has plenty of hands-on experience in the Manhattan restaurant world. He was most recently executive chef of Koi, the highly acclaimed modern Japanese restaurant at Trump SoHo, New York. In the past he has worked at the modern French bistro Opia on East 57th Street in Manhattan and at Sugar Dining Den and Social Club in Carle Place, NY. His ability to mix French and Asian cuisine is truly innovative.

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The decor of Reserve Cut draws on the Eastern influence of the Setai in a 200-seat main dining room, sushi bar, wine room, and two private rooms. Reserve Cut offers a wide selection of top kosher wines, along with an array of classic and modern cocktails.

The restaurant is open seven days a week:

Sunday-Thursday, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Saturday, one hour after sundown-12am

Lunch:
Monday–Thursday, 11:30am-2:30pm
Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm

View the menu and make a reservation: reservecut.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hudson Yards To Feature International Food Court

A world-class food court is anticipated when the mini-city, known as Hudson Yards opens for business in 2018.

The highly-anticipated, massive mixed-use development project which has been modeled on the success of Battery Park City, is expected to open an Eataly-style food court called, “The Kitchens.” The food court would occupy the space on the fourth floor of the 75,000-square-foot retail space inside the enormous complex. “The Kitchens” will feature internationally prepared cuisines by well-known chefs and local favorites.

Reportedly, the focus at Hudson Yards will be on prepared food from many different vendors, making it sounds more similar to the upcoming Brookfield Place food court or the Gotham West Market.

There has been some speculation that Anthony Bourdain will make this the location for an upcoming international food market venture with New York Entrepreneur Stephen Werther.

The Hudson Yards complex will also feature nine bars and restaurants, casual and formal eateries located on the top floor overlooking the Public Square.

 

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An artist’s rendering of the proposed International Food Court for Hudson Yards.

Stay tuned for further updates! For more information visit hudsonyardsnewyork.com

––Joseph Amella, Jr.