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The Best Restaurants for New Year’s Day Brunch

Post author By Fernanda Mueller
Post date December 30, 2019

Rise and Shine New Yorkers! 2020 is starting and what better way to cure the New Year’s Eve hangover than by having a full brunch? If you want to please your stomach with a nice meal on the first day of the year, check out these amazing restaurants that will be open for brunch on January 1st.

Malibu Farm

For those who want to start the year eating healthy, this restaurant at Pier 17 is a great choice. All traditional brunch dishes, like eggs, pancakes and french toast can be found on the menu – but they are all made with healthy and organic ingredients. Besides, at Malibu Farm you can enjoy a great view from Seaport District! The restaurant will be serving brunch from 11 am to 4 pm.

89 South Street

Epistrophy

This lovely italian restaurant in Nolita is a great spot for brunch. On their so-called “day menu” there are special egg dishes for breakfast like the Butternut Squash and Fontina Omelet, but also sandwiches, salads and, of course, Italian pasta. If you want to cure your hangover with more alcohol, this is also a good spot for drinks. Epistrophy is open from 9 am to midnight.

200 Mott Street

Bubby’s

Is there a more traditional restaurant for brunch in New York? Bubby’s is definitely the place to have good American comfort food: fried chicken, eggs benedict, omelets, and the famous fluffy pancakes! The brunch is served from 8 am to 4 pm in Tribeca and the Highline location – which is great for the early birds.

73 Gansevoort Street and 120 Hudson Street

Sauvage

This restaurant located in Greenpoint celebrates the best of French cuisine. For those who are looking for a more sophisticated meal in New Year’s day, the expert time in Sauvage‘s kitchen will not disappoint you. Meat lovers should try the Steak and Eggs Frites, but vegetarians will also be well served there. Sauvage will be open for brunch from 11 am to 3:30 pm.

905 Lorimer Street

Le Fanfare

Another great spot in Greenpoint is Le Fanfare. If you love Italian food (who doesn’t?), this is a must-go restaurant. The brunch menu will be served from 11 to 4 pm, with egg dishes, sandwiches, and pasta. The burrata and the lemon-ricotta pancakes are amazing!

1103 Manhattan Avenue

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Dining Restaurants

Where to Feast On Christmas Day in Downtown NYC

Post author By Aida M. Toro
Post date December 23, 2019

After feasting and partying with friends on Christmas Eve, many want to go out for a nice meal on Christmas Day, whether it be prior to opening presents or after. Downtown Manhattan contains some of the best restaurants that’ll give your palette the merriest Christmas ever.

Bubby’s:

This Downtown New York City staple will be opened on Christmas Day which is such a delight because what better place to be at with your family on this special holiday? Both the Meatpacking and Tribeca locations will offer their brunch menu. Of course, their fluffy pancakes, finger-licking good fried chicken, as well as some holiday goodies such as Swedish pancakes with lingonberry, eggnog pie, and roasted duck cranberry hash will be served from 8 AM to 4 PM.

73 Gansevoort Street, 212-219-0666 and 120 Hudson Street, 212-219-0666

Tuome:

Strut over to this quaint Michelin-starred East Village restaurant. A one of a kind three-course Christmas menu will be offered and is priced at $82 per person. You’ll have the opportunity to order dishes such as persimmon with scallop, amaranth, calamansi, the “Pig Out” with Berkshire pork and spicy peanut noodles as well as beignets with goat’s milk caramel on Christmas Day!

536 E 5th Street, 646-833-7811

Quality Eats:

This steakhouse brought to you by the prominent butchers at Smith & Wollensky and Quality Meats will be opened on Christmas Day and will showcase a Chinese family-style dinner for $48 a person. Come on down and have some Dim Sum, Mott Street “Hot” Chicken, Beef Short Rib Char Siu, some Crab Cake Fried Rice, and so much more.

19 Greenwich Avenue, 212-337-9988

Harolds at the Arlo in Soho:

A fantastic fact about Harold’s is that it’ll be offering an A La Carte menu on Christmas Day. The most amazing part is that there is no need for a hotel reservation to take advantage of this! This special Christmas menu will feature a tortellini stew with squash, kale, and beans, a roast Christmas duck à l’orange, prime rib, Parker House rolls, and a delectable Gingerbread Cake.

231 Hudson St, 212-390-8484

Dirty French:

This LES hot-spot is offering a prix fixe for $125 a person. The Christmas Day menu will feature dishes such as the Bourguignon, grilled oysters with garlic and parsley, Tuna Tartare, the restaurant’s prestigious Chicken with dijon and chanterelles, Steak Au Poivre with green peppercorns, and so much more. Make it one of the finest Christmases ever by dining at Dirty French!

180 Ludlow Street, 212-254-3000

The Fulton:

This Jean-Georges seafood locale is doing it up by offering the typical three-course prix-fixe for $108 per person. This menu is featuring some favorites from the regular menu, such as the Faroe Island salmon, longevity noodles, warm octopus and mozzarella. Seasonal desserts such as the special buche de noel will be offered as well. Of course, you cannot go wrong with some of the best views in the house!

89 South Street, 212-838-1200

Temple Court:

Tom Colicchio does it again this holiday season at Temple Court. Located in The Beekman, Temple Court will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for $125 a person. This glamorous menu will give you the option to choose holiday favorites such as the Waldorf salad, potato gnocchi, and seared foie gras to begin your feast. Main dishes such as the Strip Loing and Duck a l’Orange will be offered. As for dessert, a Honey Custard Tart and Gingerbread Yule Log are two out of the four options that’ll provide you with that sweet ending.

5 Beekman Street, 212-658-1848

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Tags Arlo Hotel Soho, bubby's, Christmas, Christmas Day, Dirty French, east village, lower east side, Quality Eats, Temple Court, The Fulton, Tom Colicchio, Tribeca, Tuome, west village restaurants

Dining Events

It’s Time for the Annual Taste of TriBeCa

Post author By Eva Troester
Post date May 18, 2017

Get ready, because this Saturday – once again! – it’s time for the annual Taste of TriBeCa. Back for the 23rd time, this year’s Culinary Festival will take place on Saturday, May 20th and feature dishes from 60 plus neighborhood restaurants.

The best part of it though, is the great taste attending this event leaves you with. Not only from the flavorful food concoctions, but the beneficial component of the event. Taste of TriBeCa is the oldest fundraiser that benefits the arts and enrichment programs at two neighborhood public schools, PS 150 and PS 234.

“We have a couple of new things going on this year, including a raffle for a Vespa, which is very exciting and fun. We also have a demo for kids that is being done by Eataly on pasta making and that’s a new event for us,” said Keith Klein, co-chair of Taste of TriBeCa about this year’s new additions.

It really is worth noting that this is a true neighborhood event, for both adults and the children of this area. Each year, they make great effort to ensure children are entertained too.

“In addition to the Eataly demo, we have the Kid’s and Sports Zones, each of which has a wide range of activities and performances,” said Klein.

There will be face painting, a custom balloon, Minecraft with Pixel Academy, and a photo booth hosted by Tribeca Journal.

“The Sports Zone, produced by our friends at Manhattan Youth, features clay-making and sports-themed carnival games for young athletes,” explained Klein.

But – let’s be honest, we’re going there for the food. And with more than 60 participating restaurants, food wise this year is shaping up to be a great one. The lineup includes newer additions such as Bâtard, Two Hands and Hank’s Juicy Beef as well as restaurants that have been part of the event for the last 23 years including Bubby’s, Duane Park Patisserie and Walker’s.

Back for its second year is Two Hands, a restaurant and bar taking inspiration from Australia’s culinary scene, located on Church Street in TriBeCa.

“When I moved to New York a little over 5 years ago, one of my very good friends took me to Taste of TriBeCa and I had such a great time. It reminded a lot of the market days back in Australia with delicious food and great vibes,” said Giles Russell, co-founder of Two Hands.

Participating in the culinary festival was a chance for the restaurant to really connect with the neighborhood and get ingrained in the community in a deeper way.

“Two Hands is all about supporting the community we are in. We wanted to open a restaurant in TriBeCa for the people who live in the neighborhood. We felt like they deserved a great day to night café that could be also be a hub for locals. Being a part of Taste of TriBeCa was a natural extension of that goal as well as an opportunity to raise money for an important cause,” explained Russell.

And what do they wish guests take away from visiting Two Hands’ booth at the festival?

“A smile! We want people feel good when they eat our food. We also want to meet our neighbors and make new friendships,” stated Russell.

Also back this year, for the third consecutive time, is The Beer and Cider Tour of TriBeCa. The tour boasts beer and ciders sourced from New York breweries, including newcomer SingleCut Beersmiths from Astoria, Queens and will be hosted by establishments around the neighborhood such as Church Publick and Woodrow’s.

To ensure diversity in the food and beverage lineup, so there’s something for everyone, Taste of TriBeCa has a hardworking restaurant committee.

“We have a great roster of volunteers, truly exceptional people across the board. Our restaurant committee manages that, working with the restaurants, making suggestions to ensure that there is a balance and that each restaurant stand out,” explained Klein.

Klein’s best advice for guests? Come hungry!

“I think that all the restaurants do such a great job and really put effort into their tastes, I am excited to try all of them! Seriously, you never know who’s going to have something that’s just going to blow you away, so I find it best to come in with an open mind and hungry stomach,” he said.

Photography by Gary Petersen/Taste of Tribeca

Dining

Pancake Guide to Downtown New York

Post author By Siobhan Gunner
Post date May 3, 2017

When talking about breakfast or brunch (or even brinner!), pancakes are bound to come up! And New York City has no shortage of delicious places to enjoy a big ol’ stack of these golden rounds. Downtown put together a guide to some of the best spots to satisfy your pancake cravings.

Bubby’s

Bubby’s serves classic American comfort food, and the pancake portions are huge. The blueberry sourdough pancakes are thin and slightly crispy, whereas the James Beard pancakes with caramelized bananas and walnuts are super thick. If you prefer a savory breakfast–and don’t want to miss out—opt for the griddle special: a pancake, bacon or pork sausage and two eggs.

Locanda Verde

Locanda Verde is an Italian restaurant in TriBeCa, serving lemon ricotta pancakes for brunch on the weekends. The pancakes are topped with a thick, sweet lemon curd and fresh blueberries. Don’t be taken back by the small amount of blueberries on top, because you’ll find more warm blueberries inside the fluffy pancakes. Those are the kind of surprises we love!

The Smith

Forget fruit or chocolate chips, the Smith takes a different approach to the traditional pancake toppings. Their pancakes are topped with salted caramel sauce, whipped ricotta and toasted pecans; balancing sweet and salty flavors. Don’t worry, you still get a jar of maple syrup to pour over your pancakes!

Clinton Street Baking Company

There’s always a line at Clinton Street Baking Company, but the pancakes are worth the wait. Their famous pancakes are served with blueberry, banana walnut or chocolate chunks, and a side of warm maple butter. The thick, heartwarming butter tastes just as good as the fluffy clouds of heaven, and you’ll never want regular maple syrup again. If you want to avoid the line, go here for dinner – yes, they serve breakfast for dinner and we love them for it.

Hundred Acres

Sometimes the hardest part about choosing pancakes, is deciding which topping you want. Hundred Acres gives us a little bit of everything: lemon curd, whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings. The dark chocolate melts over the buttery pancakes, and the fresh whipped cream balances out the richness of the chocolate.

Sarabeth’s

Sarabeth’s has you covered if you’re looking for an upscale brunch experience. Their lemon and ricotta pancakes are topped with powdered sugar, fruit and a side of maple syrup. Attentive staff, classic décor and quality ingredients; you can’t really go wrong with eating pancakes in a restaurant like Sarabeth’s.

Boulton and Watt

The pancakes at Boulton and Watt are unique in every single way. The pancakes are made with buttermilk and oatmeal, giving them a slightly earthy, nutty flavor. The toppings include raspberries, robiola cheese and orange maple butter. The creamy, melted cheese pairs perfectly with the tangy orange maple butter and sweet raspberries.

Greenwich Project

The pancakes at the Greenwich project are lighter than the classic American pancakes. The pancakes have a golden-brown crispy outside, and are incredibly soft on the inside. These ones won’t leave you feeling too full or with a post-brunch food coma.

Virginia’s

Virginia’s serves a “Dutch” Pancake, which isn’t really how the Dutch bake pancakes. Dutch or not, the pancake is hot, puffy and delicious. It’s baked in a cast iron pan with caramelized apples, cinnamon and caramel. This one will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth at brunch!

Monument Lane

Rustic, charming décor and beautifully presented pancakes, what else did you expect in the wonderful West Village? The buttermilk pancakes are topped with a generous amount of sweet cherries and toasted pecans, making each bite sweet and crunchy! The big portion of pancakes is also a rare find in this area.

Café Orlin

Café Orlin’s pancakes are truly one of a kind: made with pumpkin and topped with cinnamon yogurt. The pancakes are extremely buttery, and it’s like you’re eating pumpkin cake for breakfast. The cinnamon spiced yogurt makes each bite as flavorful as the first. One thing’s for sure, you don’t have to worry about dry pancakes at Café Orlin.

Photos by Siobhan Gunner

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