Alamo Drafthouse Will Open in Brooklyn In 2015
By James MulcahyMoviegoing in NYC is undergoing an epic change thanks to places like Nitehawk Cinema in Williamburg and the upcoming branch of Austin's Alamo Drafthouse on the Upper West Side. These...
View ArticleStephen Starr Wants to Open Two Philadelphia Hotels
By Danya HenningerOver the weekend, Philadelphia Magazine held ThinkFest, a two-day “innovation conference.” The opening session featured Philly Mag editor Tom McGrath with Stephen Starr, and during...
View ArticleDIY Charlie Trotter's by Owning a Piece of the Restaurant
That wine glass can be yours forever!By Sarah FreemanRelive the magic of everyone’s favorite three-figure, once-in-a-lifetime meal. Charlie Trotter will auction off the remnants of his recently closed...
View ArticleOpening Alert: Hakkasan's Splashy SF Debut
By Meesha HalmAfter a drought of high-end Chinese restaurants, San Francisco is suddenly rife with them. Whether it’s Chinese numerology or sheer coincidence, the city’s new outpost of the glitzy...
View ArticleBlue Ginger To Host a Champagne Dinner
By Jacqueline WasilczykGift giving season may not kick in until the end of the month, but if you want to treat yourself early, you might consider the upcoming champagne dinner at Ming Tsai's Blue...
View ArticleBest Thing We Ate This Weekend: Bison Tacos at Diablo
By Lesley BallaAngelenos are so tired of newbies or, worse, people who don't even live here, bagging on Los Angeles. It's so easy to talk about the horrible traffic, the wannabe actors-bartenders, the...
View ArticleThe Black Cat (aka Village Idiot Jr.) Opens in Silver Lake Tonight
By Lesley BallaThe guys behind the popular Melrose pub have been working on this second space for quite some time, taking over the former and famous Black Cat Tavern (and most recently El Barcito) in...
View ArticleDetails on the Nom Wah-Openhouse Gallery Collaboration at 168 Bowery
The 168 Bowery space; photo by Rachel FrydenlundBy Jenny MillerThe cycle of life is extra apparent on Kenmare Street these days, where whenever one door closes another seems to open. News broke last...
View ArticleQuote of the Day: Guy Fieri Explains His Backwards Sunglasses
Image via VH1"It's just a good place to hold them. You know how many times I've had them around [the front] of my neck and they fall out? And they fall in the soup or something?"-Guy Fieri finally...
View ArticlePop-Up Watch: NYC's The Meatball Shop Tonight at Hopscotch in Oakland
By Meesha HalmOne trend that hasn’t quite hit the Bay Area (yet) is the resurgence of the meatball. If you’re curious what all the fuss is about, head to Oakland tonight where the owners of New York...
View ArticleHelp For The Holidays: "Eat Out and Check In" to Feed the Hungry
By Sarah FreemanThere is a lot of guilt swirling around during the holidays. No, we are not talking about our mother. We are talking about the pang of enjoying a good meal, in white-tablecloth...
View ArticlePop-Up Restaurant at Brooklyn Night Bazaar; Union Market Now Open
By James Mulcahy The Brooklyn Night Bazaar has lured people with gifts and snacks since it opened a couple weeks ago, and now you'll be able to have a full sit-down meal when you drop by. In addition...
View Article20 Awesome Winter Foodie Destinations
AnguillaBy Linnea Covington and Zagat StaffWith 2012 winding down and your vacation days piling up, it's time to take an extended absence and hit the road (or the skies) for a little holiday vacay. But...
View ArticleProhibition Repeal Day Parties in San Francisco
By Meesha HalmWednesday, December 5th is the 79th anniversary of the signing of the 21st Amendment, which declared the end of Prohibition. And in honor of that momentous day when the city was delivered...
View Article8 Festive Christmas Dining Options in DC Metro
PlumeBy Olga BoikessGoing out for a festive meal on Christmas Eve or Day can be a hassle-free way (no dishes!) to host out-of-town guests or enjoy an intimate getaway with loved ones. On December 24,...
View ArticleCosy Pubs for Winter Nights
By Michael ParkerSay what you will about the British pub, there's nothing quite so satisfying as good food, good drinks and good cheer in that relaxed pub atmosphere alongside a roaring open fire. And...
View ArticleChef Shuffles: Keith Silverton Out at MessHall, Della Gossett in at Spago
By Lesley BallaThere's a little shake-up in the MessHall kitchen: opening exec chef Keith Silverton is no longer there, with Nick Erven stepping in to fill his clogs. LA Mag was told that Silverton was...
View ArticleSponsored: Check Out Tips on Google+ Local From Corcoran
By Jacqueline WasilczykYou may be familiar with The Corcoran Group for their real estate efforts, but were you aware they're big fans of dining out as well? For tips on a wide variety of restaurants,...
View ArticleMcRib to Make Official Return December 17
Oh, hello there; image via Flickr/The Suss-Man (Mike)By Kelly DobkinJust in time for the Mayan apocalypse, the McRib will make its annual return on Monday, December 17, at select McDonald's nationwide,...
View ArticleA Roundup of Round Foods
By Danya HenningerFood editors over at Philly.com noticed an interesting trait common to many of their favorite dishes - they’re round! From falafel to meatballs to Brussels sprouts to bubble tea, the...
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