Restaurant Critic Roundup: 'I’ll Take the Hotcakes'

Posted by Marilyn He, Writer
As always, the ratings range from stars to bells to beans, but every review offers review offers specialized insight into the food, atmosphere, and service of eateries in each city’s dining... read more

First Look: La Maison du Croque Monsieur

Posted by GutterGourmet, Special Contributor
Having just returned from sampling croque monsieurs and a good number of croque madames at virtually every cafe in Paris (Cafe de Flore, Deux Magots, Cafe Le Select and Cafe de la Paix to name a few... read more

Restaurant Behind R.E.M. Album Name in Trouble

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
R.E.M.
R.E.M. fans unite: Apparently, the restaurant that inspired the band's 1992 album name "Automatic for the People" is in danger of being shut down. Weaver D's in Athens, Ga., is... read more

Danny Bowien Explains Oklahoma City, Williamsburg Mission Chinese Outposts

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Mission Chinese
Considering that some members of this staff have personally tried to get reservations at Mission Chinese in New York City three times already, only to be told that reservations had to be made at... read more

Terroir Opens New Location in Brooklyn, New York

Posted by Marilyn He, Writer
Terroir's High Line location, known as "on the Porch."
Terroir, a popular wine bar in New York City, has opened a Park Slope location, bringing its unconventional style to Brooklyn for the first time. Their self-described zany appeal is evident in... read more

Wendy's, In-N-Out Top Zagat's Best Chain List

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
In-N-Out
Zagat announced the results of its best chain restaurant poll yesterday, and surprise, surprise, Wendy's and In-N-Out won (Full disclosure: This writer is a native Californian.). Wendy's was... read more

The Bowery Kitchen Brings Lombardy to Manhattan

Posted by Lauren Mack, Special Contributor
The Bowery Kitchen
Tucked downstairs at The Bowery House, The Bowery Kitchen has opened in New York City. Headed by executive chef Andrea Mainardi and chef Simone Apostoli, The Bowery Kitchen menu features moderately... read more

Boozy Pizzas: Exactly What the World Needs

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Salvatore's Pizza, Not Boozed Up
If anything were to improve the already killer combination of bread, tomato sauce, and cheese, booze would be it (hence, pizza and beer). Lucky Bostonians get just that, at a restaurant that is ... read more