“Caffe con leche por favor..”- Review of Bijaru Coffee Shop
Bijaru Coffee Shop
4032 10th Avenue
Inwood / 212-567-9520
BY CLAIRE McCURDY
Bijaru Coffee Shop , probably named for Bijaru Cuba , is an Inwood treasure. It is a tiny little down-home Dominican place located right under the #1 elevated subway stop. Business hours are daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The owner, Maria Conlon , and her relatives run the place.
The place is a home away from home for many of the customers... Read Full Story
Best wishes for happy, healthy and prosperous 2010, from Elena and The Gotham Palate Team!
Elena, enjoying a glass of Valpolicella at Osteria Sottoriva, Verona
We are looking forward to helping you make it another great year of delicious NYC dining!
In the meantime, we thank you for your continued readership and offer you some of the highlights from 2009 at The Gotham Palate:
- I have had the pleasure and good fortune of recruiting a dynamic and diverse team of passionate foodies... Read Full Story
Norma’s at Le Parker Meridien: Applewood smoked bacon burger…at $22.00 kind of pricey for a burger !! the smokey flavor of the bacon and the firm, yet softness of the bun was at first worth the $22.00, but then as I continued eating, I thought about so many other burgers in this great city of New York that were at the very least comparable, but not so heavy on the pocket !! definately food for thought !! http://www.parkermeridien.com/norma-s.htm Chat with Darren Atkins View Larger Map... Read Full Story
Still scrambling for last minute New Year’s Eve plans that won’t seem or taste like they were cobbled together in the eleventh hour?
Almond NYC has the answer: a $75 four course prix-fixe dinner that includes a champagne toast, party favors and general merriment.
Click on the image above for further details. To read The Gotham Palate’s review of Almond NYC, go to: thegothampalate.com/?p=1644
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“Wallowing in white truffle without getting whacked – A Review of Sapori d’Ischia’s White Truffle Tasting Menu
BY SETH S.
Sapori d’Ischia
(White Truffle Tasting Menu)
55-15 37 th Avenue
Woodside, NY 718-446-1500
Mural at Sapori of Ischia
How often do you go to a restaurant nowadays and notice an item on the menu that includes truffle oil ? It’s easily one of the more popular ingredients to add complexity to dishes and for those of us who enjoy the unmistakable aroma and... Read Full Story
“La Estufa - kitchen for the neighborhood” – A Review of La Estufa
BY CLAIRE McCURDY
La Estufa
American-Organic
5035 Broadway near W. 214 th St .
Inwood
212-567-6640 / laestufarestaurant.com
Mon-Sun: 11:30am-10:30pm
Exterior of La Estufa Restaurant - from laestufarestaurant.com
La Estufa is a personal Inwood neighborhood favorite of mine. A former tiny rundown bodega , it is in its new incarnation under consideration for a Zagat listing; it is close by (a flight of 102... Read Full Story
“Primped and primed, but not yet ready for the runway” - A Review of SD26
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
SD26
19 East 26 th Street
Madison Square Park
Flatiron District
212-265-5959/ sd26ny.com
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to get a reservation at the, barely three month old, SD26. Located at the southeast corner of Madison Square Park, I made my way with my two dinner dates to SD26. When you first walk in, you are greeted with a modern, yet cozy wine bar setup with high... Read Full Story
“Primped and primed, but not yet ready for the runway” - A Review of SD26
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
SD26
19 East 26 th Street
Madison Square Park
Flatiron District
212-265-5959/ sd26ny.com
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to get a reservation at the, barely three month old, SD26. Located at the southeast corner of Madison Square Park, I made my way with my two dinner dates to SD26. When you first walk in, you are greeted with a modern, yet cozy wine bar setup with high... Read Full Story
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Shopping at The Gotham Palate Shop allows you to engage in conscious spending because 15% of all proceeds are donated to Food Bank for New York City .
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A trip to little Germany — Review of Lederhosen
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
39 Grove St.
Greenwich Village
212-206-7691 / lederhosennyc.com
I decided to try out Lederhosen one night when I was poking around the West Village because my friend Stephanie had spoken highly of it and told me that I MUST go there.
Bratwurst and Bratkartoffeln at Lederhosen - Photo by Carolyn Onofrio
Set down a few steps from the street, it was warm and inviting.The dining room was comprised of several wooden... Read Full Story
