Manhattan Food Examiner

Eating Their Words announces menu for 'Tocqueville Event' Oct. 19th

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:47:59 -0700

Eating Their Words, which weds New York's most innovative chefs with the voices of great American playwrights for unprecedented culinary and theatrical events, announces the exquisite menu for its upcoming Tocqueville Event at Tocqueville Restaurant,...

Ben & Jerry's celebrates Vermont's gay marriage legislation with 'Hubby Hubby' flavor

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:45:10 -0700

In honor of the legislation of gay marriage in Vermont (the state in which the company was founded), Ben & Jerry's has renamed its Chubby Hubby flavor, 'Hubby Hubby'. The company will sell these celebratory pints through September only.&nbs...

Tocqueville sets the stage for Eating Their Words event October 19th

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:20:22 -0700

Eating Their Words, the one-of-a-kind theatrical and culinary experience, announces its Tocqueville Event on Monday October 19th at 7pm. For this evening of customized theater and cuisine wherein chef and playwrights create an unforgettable experienc...

Weekend NYC Recession Specials

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:16:23 -0700

No, I'm not skimping on my Recession Specials listings. Friday and Saturday nights are generally special-free. But if you're a New Yorker, it shouldn't really matter. Friday and Saturday nights? Yawn. So passe.If you hav...

Thursday night NYC Recession Specials

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:29:33 -0700

Thursday, otherwise known as the sexiest night of the week, sounds even sultrier with these Recession Specials about our great city. Enjoy them.1) David Burke at Bloomingdale's offers a three course "Lobster Night" prix fixe in their ...

Wednesday night NYC Recession Specials

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:20:51 -0700

I can't bring myself to make a hump day reference in the first sentence of this post. Here are your highly anticipated Wednesday night Recession Specials about the city, so you can finally formulate your evening's plans! 1) Murray Hill does...

Tuesday night NYC Recession Specials

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:17:25 -0700

I feel strongly that Tuesday is the most underrated day of the week. Take another look her -- she's got more to offer... like these Tuesday night Recession Specials! Here are some options to yum-up those Tuesday night plans:1) Aroma Kitch...

Monday night NYC Recession Specials

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:50:43 -0700

This week I'll be bringing you daily Recession Specials about the city. A gorgeous Monday night in August is a spectacular excuse for a good (and reasonable) meal! So here are today's top deals:1) Hill Country's $25 all-you-can-eat M...

New Yorkers first to sample Coca-Cola's carbonated milk beverage

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:43:24 -0700

New Yorkers are indeed the first and only people sampling Coca-Cola's new carbonated milk beverage, Vio. I believe we are supposed to be honored.Vio is being marketed at delis and natural food stores in Manhattan, and comes in 4 fruit...

Permanent Brunch finally opens (minus a major ingredient)

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:52:14 -0700

Ten months late, but better than never, Permanent Brunch has finally opened in the East Village! Foodies have greatly anticipated The Lesly Bernard (Tillman's) project, which will uniquely serve a brunch-only menu, and feature an Artisanal Baco...

Ess-a-Bagel: Ess-a-Not worth the attitude

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:29:40 -0700

Sure, Ess-A-Bagel is one of the best bagelries in the city. Many bloggers and critics even rate their dense and chewy bagels number one. That's why I was willing to brave the 30 minute line at noon on a Sunday. I'm a New Yorker...

Tourist finds used tampon in Waldorf=Astoria steak

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:53:24 -0700

If you're eating, you might want to set your meal aside. A German tourist, according to Channel 7, bit into a used tampon found in his steak and spinach salad in the Waldorf=Astoria's Bull and Bear Restaurant last week.The unsuspecting diner, A...

Fine dining NYC recession specials!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:16:15 -0700

Food bloggers have provided us with abundant posts on dirt-cheap recession specials around the city lo these many months. A five-dollar burger and beer is always a lovely treat, but does a recession mean we are no longer allowed to splurge...

2009 Bon Appetit Supper Club & Cafe to appear in September

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:36:34 -0700

The Bon Appetit Supper Club & Cafe, which will make its 3rd annual one-week-only appearance, is scheduled for September. The unique traveling-circus-like eatery popped up in late October in previous years, and ...

Top chefs spice up Young Patrons of Lincoln Center's July 22nd 'Swing of Things' event

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:05:14 -0700

Tickets are still available for the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center's "Swing of Things" event, Wednesday July 22nd from 6-10PM. Honoring Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary, the group's soiree features live music and dancing under the s...

Make a sneaky ressie for NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2009!

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:52:10 -0700

NYC Summer Restaurant Week is upon us, July 12-31, and Open Table begins taking reservations this Tuesday, June 30th. While some establishments have implemented their Winter Restaurant Week prix fixe as a recession-friendly staple, the 25...

Have 'Breakfast with Danny Meyer' at Tabla June 25th

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:50:12 -0700

Sobel Media presents its "Breakfast with Danny Meyer" event at Tabla on Thursday, June 25th, from 7:30-10AM. For this event, "Danny will share with us the lessons he's learned while developing the winning recipe for doing ...

Free pizza at Two Boots' 9th Ave. opening tonight (6-18) from 6-8PM

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:29:59 -0700

Two Boots' grand opening of its newest location on 9th Avenue between 44th and 45th is tonight (6-18), and they are offering FREE PIZZA from 6-8PM to celebrate! Midtown Lunch tells us the festivities will involve music, too.

Yum.

NYC Love Street Coffee no match for Mud Truck

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:53:12 -0700

I do love a juicy back story. But I love even more when a good back story results in an even more delectable food-child. Unfortunately, this is not the case for fraternal twins, The Mud Truck and the NYC Love Street Coffee Truck. A ...

Bouley hosts wildly entertaining family event June 14th

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:57:34 -0700

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Bouley hosts the one-of-a-kind family event "Eating Their Words presents The Sto...