http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:34:57 -0700 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Standard-Grill-High-Line-Lowly-Treatment?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner I’ve been dying to try the Standard Grill ever since the high line opened a few blocks from my apartment. The restaurant’s home in the Standard Hotel at the high line has made it nearly impossible to get a table at a decent dining t... Reviews Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Standard-Grill-High-Line-Lowly-Treatment?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d26-The-Red-Cat-Perfect-Pedigree?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner  At the end of the highline, tucked away on tenth avenue, The Red Cat is a popular restaurant choice for New York natives and tourists alike.  The Food Network recently featured it for having Ted Allen's favorite fried appetizer (tempura fr... Reviews Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:12:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d26-The-Red-Cat-Perfect-Pedigree?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d17-NYC-Restaurant-Closings-2009-Update?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Financial woes have strangled many a New Yorker this year. The unemployment rate in NYC is now at 10.3%. In a city of over 8 million people, you can do the math.  The restaurant industry has not been safe from the plight of bankru... Closings Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:35:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d17-NYC-Restaurant-Closings-2009-Update?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d12-New-Shake-Shack-Location?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Oh Shake Shack, with your meaty goodness and cheesy come-hither stare.  I would eat you all the time if it weren't for the annoyingly long and often times treacherous lines.  I've seen people stand in monsoon weather waiting hungrily in Mad... New Openings Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:16:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d12-New-Shake-Shack-Location?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Blue-Ribbon-BrasserieAlways-a-winner?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner I had a dream the other night about bone marrow; Blue Ribbon Brasserie’s bone marrow to be exact. This euphoric, artery-clogging dish haunts my subconscious, beckoning me with its fatty bliss. The oxtail marmalade, the marrow’s sultry mat... Reviews Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:12:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Blue-Ribbon-BrasserieAlways-a-winner?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Aquavit-Nordic-noshing?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner I arrived to Aquavit two heavy-handed glasses of Sauvignon Blanc deep.  I had just gotten over a stomach flu, and my appetite was thundering like the Norse God Thor.  My original intention was to attack the Restaurant Week menu, however the... Reviews Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:53:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Aquavit-Nordic-noshing?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Frank-Brunis-photo-posted?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Frank Bruni, famed restaurant critic for The New York Times is retiring in less than two weeks.  He no longer has to hide his image from the media in fear of being noticed by the restaurant industry.  Publishers Weekly has posted the first ... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:11:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Frank-Brunis-photo-posted?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d28-David-BurkeOff-to-the-slammer?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner  David Burke, famous chef and restaurateur, is facing charges for assault.  His driver has made allegations that Chef Burke verbally then physically attacked him after he asked for the evening off to celebrate his wife's birthday. 28-y... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:20:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d28-David-BurkeOff-to-the-slammer?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d22-NYC-Restaurant-WeekExtensions?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner  During these hard economic times, Restaurant Week definitely gives some establishments that added boost it needs to draw diners.  This is why so many restaurants are extending the $24 and $35 menus.All China Grill Management Restauran... Deals Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:33:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d22-NYC-Restaurant-WeekExtensions?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d14-La-Lunchonette-Happy-Bastille-Day-Meal?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner In spirit of Bastille Day, which happens to be today, I've visited one of my favorite French hideaways in New York City,  La Lunchonette.  Tucked away, in an inconspicuous building on 10th Avenue, La Lunchonette is easily missed b... Reviews Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:23:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d14-La-Lunchonette-Happy-Bastille-Day-Meal?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d3-July-4th-Premade-Picnics?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner This Fourth of July, instead of dragging all your grilling equipment to the park, go for a picnic instead!  Though preparing all the food for a picnic can be grueling, there are plenty of places that will do it for you.  Instead of a turkey... 4th of July Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:08:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m7d3-July-4th-Premade-Picnics?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d29-NYC-Restaurant-WeekSummer-2009?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Restaurant Week Summer 2009 is almost here!  From July 12th through the 31st, you can dine at some of the greatest restaurants NYC has to offer, for discounted prices.  Lunch prices will be $24.07 (a cute take on 24/7), and dinner... Deals Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:21:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d29-NYC-Restaurant-WeekSummer-2009?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Free-froyo-Friday-NYC?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner According to gracenotesnyc.com, Pinkberry is giving away free frozen yogurt this Friday.  It's a promotion to introduce two new Pinkberry flavors, coconut and passionfruit (or a swirled version dubbed "tropical swirl").Get your fr... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:29:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Free-froyo-Friday-NYC?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Momofuku-has-gone-to-the-dogs?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner According to The New York Times, Momofuku has gone to the dogs.  The pork bones used to make stock for their famous Ramen are being donated to shelters around New York City.Christina Tosi, the pastry chef of many of the Momfukus, said the idea c... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:34:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Momofuku-has-gone-to-the-dogs?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d17-NYC-Street-meat-showdown-1?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Street Meat Showdown #1:53rd St and 6th Ave (Halal Chicken and Rice) vs. 45th St and 6th Ave (Kwik Meal)The economy sucks.  And to fend off my rising interest rates (which went up due to no fault of my own--stupid US banks), I've been trying to ... Food Fight Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:39:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d17-NYC-Street-meat-showdown-1?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d15-NYCs-Wine-and-Food-Festival-Tickets-on-sale-now?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Tickets for the Food Network's New York City Wine and Food Festival went on sale yesterday.  The festival runs from October 8th through the 11th at locations around Manhattan.  Events and shows run from $10 a ticket (for children's coo... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:41:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d15-NYCs-Wine-and-Food-Festival-Tickets-on-sale-now?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d10-NYC-Outdoor-seatingmake-a-reservation?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner As soon as the weather is warm enough to wear a skirt without leggings or tights, the patios, sidewalk seating, and deck areas of New York City restaurants fill with sun seekers, clamoring to get a table.I once spent two hours wandering up and down H... YOUR EDITION Patios Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:27:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d10-NYC-Outdoor-seatingmake-a-reservation?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Midtown-lunch-A-problem-solved?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner A few years ago, when I was unemployed for four months, I loved lunch.  Chelsea and the West Village offered me delicious Thai, Chinese, Middle Eastern, burgers, noodles, and pizza, complete with affordable lunch specials.  Mom and Pop deli... Deals Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:04:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Midtown-lunch-A-problem-solved?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d2-The-Bluefin-blues?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner Recently Greenpeace held a protest at Nobu in New York.  23 activists sat at 6 tables, bringing their own personal menus which did not include bluefin tuna, but included made-up dishes such as mountain gorilla and white rhino.  They asked w... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:47:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m6d2-The-Bluefin-blues?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Nook-More-than-just-a-cranny?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner I love BYOBs.  More so, I love BYOBs that don't charge a corkage fee.  I somehow feel like I'm cheating the system.  My bottle of $13 Chardonnay isn't marked up to $30.  More bang for the buck!This can be both a good and bad thing... Reviews Tue, 19 May 2009 22:18:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1973-NY-Restaurant-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Nook-More-than-just-a-cranny?cid=exrss-NY-Restaurant-Examiner