Spend a sunny brunch at 230 Fifth on their rooftop with a few cocktails and a practically panoramic view of Manhattan. continue reading »

Executive Chef Missy Robbins is doing double duty at this locale and uptown at Columbus Circle. While that’s quite a feat in itself, her work is also commendable—the roster of Italian dishes we had ranging from pasta to meat and fish were hearty yet elegant, inventive yet accessible. continue reading »

An outdoor patio and fusion of Mediterranean flavors designed to bring the best of the Italian and Greek Isles to Chelsea.

Alas and alack, the fabulous Jarnac is no longer, yet another casualty torn from the formerly fetid landscape otherwise known as the Meatpacking District. Unfettered, owner Tony Powe of the erstwhile bistro united with the folks at Alias on the Lower East Side. As we click our heels in delight, we may also hope that two more clicks will magically whisk us all the way across town in time for dinner or brunch! continue reading »

Chef Alain Allegretti deserves a humanitarian award of some sort. His alchemic culinary mastery drove us into spasms of delight complete with wringing our hands and rolling our eyes, leaving us with a desire to shower him with kisses in thanks for serving his illicit divinations summoned from regions of Italy and the southern part of France. What a pleasure to simply be in the room that sommelier James Morrison graciously attends, so elegant and comfortably lit.
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This rustic midtown steakhouse sates your palate without making a dent in your wallet; the specialty steaks are complimented by over 90 wines.

Alpha seems to be the newest hotspot in Chelsea—and why not? It boasts prime real estate in the heart of ’mo-town, is filled with food- and-booze-fueled memories of what used to be gay eateries Ate Ave, Judy’s, Helen’s and the wonderful Man Ray years before that. We’re placing our bets that this pan-Asian replacement—a much-needed addition to the gayborhood, is here to stay. And there’s talk of karaoke.
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The Mediterranean tapas-forward menu isn’t entirely memorable, but Alta is a great party room with kind, ambient lighting! continue reading »

Breezy mountain lodge with lumberjack portions for Chelsea climbers in need of a base camp feast.

Claudia Steves’ homey menu, composed of Brazilian and French influences, extends beyond desserts, creating quite a buzz. continue reading »