Eats

School’s back in session—or at least it appears to be at Hudson Hall. Formerly the whimsically chic Hudson Cafeteria, the space has been revamped with a 360-degree art installation and a cafeteria-style self-service line wrapping around the exposed kitchen, replete with sporty red custom-made trays, just like the days when we broke for lunch after spending the morning learning reading, writing and ’rithmetic. continue reading »

School’s back in session—or at least it appears to be at Hudson Hall. Formerly the whimsically chic Hudson Cafeteria, the space has been revamped with a 360-degree art installation and a cafeteria-style self-service line wrapping around the exposed kitchen, replete with sporty red custom-made trays, just like the days when we broke for lunch after spending the morning learning reading, writing and ’rithmetic. continue reading »

Care for a Jell-O shot? Now, this cocktail doesn’t actually have any Jell-O in it, it just tastes like Jell-O. But it is not to be swigged indiscriminately; we’re talking about an adult-sized batch of liquid refreshment here, not a free-falling bacchanal reminiscent of our college days, that vacation in Cabo or perhaps even that extraordinary night last weekend. Rather, the Jell-O Shot Cocktail is to be sweetly sipped and is best enjoyed soaking up the days of summer while we still can. Knock back as many as you like (that is, without falling down) but if you are a lady, please try to refrain from removing your top and hurling it at a ceiling fan. continue reading »

Get in touch with your inner sommelier! The highly fashionable South Gate restaurant recently uncorked several flights of wireless iPad wine tablets, featuring the custom-designed SmartCellar application drawn up by the New York-based company Incentient. The cunning little contraption (it only weighs 1.5 pounds!) lets customers traipse through the excellent restaurant’s extensive wine list of over 650 bottles. continue reading »

Forget the Deep South! You don’t even need to leave Chelsea to get a taste of authentic home-cooked barbecue. continue reading »

Next Magazine’s celebs of New York reveal their favorite takeout joints.
 
Madame—the irrepressible, irreverent and oh-so-irreplaceable diva best known for her appearances on television’s Solid Gold, Hollywood Squares, countless prime-time specials as well as her own syndicated series, Madame’s Place—makes her triumphant return to the Manhattan entertainment scene in her nationally acclaimed show It’s Madame with an E! with a new man on her arm, costar Rick Skye. In between rehearsals, she relaxes with a magnum of champagne and a basketful of southern delicacies. So what meal does Madame find to be simply marvie-poo? continue reading »

The Original SoupMan is back in town! Yes, the grouchy “Soup Nazi” (a.k.a. Al Yeganeh) from Seinfeld reopened his soup haven at the original location on 55th Street and Eighth Avenue. It’s a little shop to be sure, but despite its diminutive stature, it has become known around the world, attracting local working stiffs at lunchtime as well as tourists who flock there to slurp themselves silly. SoupMan Chef Dan Rubano is now on hand to dole out the goods. continue reading »

 
Were the worlds of Suzie Wong and Henry Orient ever to collide, Tanuki Tavern is where they might convene, as the illicit romance of Japan and the retro-chic of a long-lost Manhattan successfully merge at this unique gastropub in Hotel Gansevoort. continue reading »

Next Magazine’s celebs of New York reveal their favorite takeout joints.
 
Marti Gould Cummings is a devoted advocate for equal rights and currently sits on the board of Prevent HIV NYC as well as the planning committees for The Ali Forney Center’s Broadway Beauty Pageant and their recent summer fundraiser, Oasis. As a talk-show host, Cummings has interviewed luminaries such as Laura Linney, Rosie O’Donnell, Liza Minnelli and our dearly departed Rue McClanahan for his online program, Broadway Speaks Out! Marti recently celebrated his birthday (21 again!) at Vig27 with a benefit to support Broadway in South Africa and Broadway Speaks Out! But what meal benefits Marti? continue reading »

As kitchen-ready trucks dole out everything from falafel to Belgian wafels across the city these days, why shouldn’t the freewheeling fare include some frosty treats? We’ve included a few motorized vehicles below that will please your palate while keeping you cool. continue reading »