Sponsored: Three NYC Spots For Dinner With A Priceless View
By James MulcahyFor a truly memorable dinner in New York, all you have to do at some restaurants is look out the window. The Big Apple is full of amazing vistas, from dazzling cityscapes to one-of-a...
View ArticleFirst Look: The Dead Rabbit Rises in the Financial District This Week
Courtesy of The Dead RabbitBy Jacqueline WasilczykDead rabbit. The words might evoke an unpleasant mental image, but the upcoming bar of the same name in the Financial District could turn things...
View ArticleQuote of the Day: Gavin Kaysen on the Energy of the Bocuse d'Or
"I wish I could bottle up that energy and the intensity and passion carried by every single person in that stadium for the Bocuse d'Or... it's so loud, it's so energetic, everybody's so happy to be...
View ArticleHead to Rosa Mexicano for a 'Lunch Crunch' $12 Special
Rosa Mexicano's 'Lunch Crunch' - all-in for $12By Naomi KookerStarting today (January 15), Rosa Mexicano is offering a special weekday “Lunch Crunch” that will get you in and out, pronto (20 minutes...
View Article17 Restaurant Week Reservations to Make Right Now
Good time to check out the new Hostaria del PiccoloBy Lesley BallaGet those forks and phone cams ready: DineLA's Restaurant Week is less than a week away, making its return on Monday. For serious...
View ArticleEx-Patina Chef Tony Esnault Now at Church & State
Esnault at PatinaBy Lesley BallaAwhile back we dropped the news that Tony Esnault, who garnered a slew of praise at Patina, including four stars from the LA Times, departed the Joachim Splichal...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Catfish Burger at Pete's Cafe
By Lesley BallaOh, the power of social media. Today someone "shared" this photo of a blackened catfish burger topped with fried green tomatillo, celeriac, and BBQ sauce from Pete's Cafe, a...
View ArticleChicago's 5 Best Indian Restaurants
A dish from CuminBy James MulcahyWhen it's winter, a little spice is nice. You'll find it in abundance at Chicago's Indian restaurants, which can make a viscous vindaloo (or a tamer tikka masala for...
View ArticleDuende Drops Tonight in Oakland
By Meesha HalmIt’s showtime tonight for one of our most anticipated 2013 openings, Duende, the Spanish-inspired newcomer shoring up the burgeoning Uptown Oakland restaurant scene, where former Oliveto...
View ArticleDavid Myers Debuts Hinoki & the Bird Thursday + the Menu
Hinoki is ready/Photo: Alen LinBy Lesley BallaIt's been only a few days since we announced the restaurants we're most excited for in 2013, and several have already opened. Add Hinoki & the Bird to...
View ArticleFires and Flood Close Three Restaurants
By Sarah FreemanFirst two fires and then one flood, what comes next? Locust? It has been an unfortunate week for restaurants in Chicago. Over the weekend, a fire broke out under the floorboards of...
View ArticleNitehawk Cinema Will Serve American Psycho Themed Menu
By James MulcahyRelief will wash over you in an awesome wave when you stop by Nitehawk Cinema, who will be screening American Psycho and serving a six-course meal that Patrick Bateman himself might...
View ArticleDunkin' Donuts Expanding to SoCal
Image via Flickr/Matt G. 2007By Kelly DobkinLong a staple of the Midwest and Northeast, Southern California will get its first taste of Dunkin' Donuts in the years to come, the company announced today...
View ArticleBest Thing We Ate: Animal's Uni Cloud
By Lesley BallaIf you roll into Animal on the later side, especially after a few cocktails, chances are you're going in for a plate of oxtail poutine, those pork belly sliders or the chile pig's ears,...
View ArticleThe Best Thing We Drank Last Night: The Good Fight At Creative Juice
By James MulcahyThe flu is bad, but thinking you have the flu because of a random, totally unrelated symptom is even worse (doesn't anyone else have a weird sensation in their knee - freak out!)....
View ArticleTake Our First-Ever Italian Food Survey!
By Kelly DobkinMamma mia - our first-ever Italian Food Survey is now live! We want you to weigh in and cast your vote on your favorite Italian foods, food personalities, trends, dining habits and more....
View ArticleChef Matt Levin Leaves Square Peg to Join Brûlée Catering
Story and Photo by Danya HenningerMatt Levin is going back to his roots - except in this case that means moving up to fine and fancy, as opposed to going back to basics. The chef announced today he has...
View ArticleSF Chefs Upcoming Line-Up and Dates Announced
By Meesha HalmIf you’re the type that books your summer vacation around SF Chefs week, pull out your smart phones. The weeklong celebrity-chef festival that takes over Union Square and a good part of...
View ArticleAsta is Opening in the Back Bay on January 22
Asta before openingBy Naomi KookerWith the health inspection behind them, Alexander Crabb and Shish Parsigian are poised to open Asta next Tuesday, January 22, said Shish in a telephone interview with...
View ArticleSpazio Caffe Now Serving Italian Hot Chocolate, More in Santa Monica
By Lesley BallaSo what if the cold snap is on its way out, you still want hot chocolate. Thick, rich Italian hot chocolate, even, and there are 18 different flavors at the new Spazio Caffe, which just...
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