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Showing posts with label Anne Around Town. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anne Around Town. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Burger & Lobster: No Reservations, No Menus, No Apps…Just Simple, Hearty Fare!

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By: Anne M. Raso Going out with a bunch of friends who drive you crazy because it takes them at least 15 minutes to decide what to order o...
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Vermilion: Bringing The Best Of Indian And Latin American Cuisines Together In Midtown East!

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By: Anne M. Raso There's no question that there is an infinite amount of fusion eateries all over Manhattan, but few create such a hea...
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

La Loteria: A New Modern Mexican Eatery Takes Over The West Village!

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By: Anne M. Raso I was lucky enough to be able to attend the wonderful grand opening party for La Loteria as well as eat there as a “civil...
Friday, January 23, 2015

The Redeye Grill: Great Steaks, Service And Sensational Sweets!

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By: Anne M. Raso My recent trip to Redeye Grill, the long-standing and chic eatery at the corner of 56th and Seventh, only proved the old ...
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Tasting The Tradition Of Italy—And Getting A Lesson On Authenticity, Freshness And Where The “Classics” Are Created!

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By: Anne M. Raso Being a fan of authentic Italian cuisine, especially fine cheeses and gourmet “salumi” like prosciutto, mortadella and Co...
Monday, January 5, 2015

The Angus Club Steakhouse: A Prime Choice For Great Aged, Grass-fed Beef!

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By: Anne M. Raso To be straight and to the point, I adored my recent (and first time) visit to the Angus Club Steakhouse. Their supplier o...
Monday, December 22, 2014

Vis-à-vis: Something New And Delightful In Brighton Beach

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By: Anne M. Raso I recently hopped on the Q train to Brighton Beach in the quest to try a restaurant that is being publicized as “Brighton...
Friday, December 5, 2014

Specialty Food Association Holiday Taste Test: Enjoying Unusual Gourmet Products Perfect For Holiday Meals & Snacking!

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By: Anne M. Raso Nine sweet and nine spicy gift ideas were presented for tasting at an exclusive event on the offices of the Specialty Foo...
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The Lodge Club—Bringing Gastro Goodness To The West Village!

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By: Anne M. Raso I really enjoyed the dark dance club atmosphere of the dining room at the back of The Lodge Club in the Village. The musi...
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The Explore Chinatown Food And Culture Walking Tour: See (And Taste) Chinatown As You Never Have Before!

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By: Anne M. Raso I recently went on the three-hour Foods Of New York Tour called the Explore Chinatown Food And Culture Walking Tour that ...
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Morton's The Steakhouse: The Legend Lives On (And For Good Reason)!

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By: Anne M. Raso The luxurious Morton's Steakhouse on Fifth Avenue is as great as ever and I think ever steak maniac should have it on...
Monday, November 17, 2014

The New Grace's Marketplace: Grace, Style And The New "Foodie Central" of The Upper East Side!

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By: Anne M. Raso I was lucky enough to attend the opening day of the eagerly anticipated new Grace's Marketplace at 1299 Second Avenue...
Monday, November 10, 2014

The Grand Tasting At The New York Food & Wine Festival: Feasting, Fun And Doing Something Nice To End Hunger!

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By: Anne M. Raso I recently attended my first-ever Grand Tasting at The New York Food & Wine Festival at Piers 92 and 94 even though i...
Thursday, November 6, 2014

All Hail Haldi: Curry Hill's Newest And Possibly Best Eatery!

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By: Anne M. Raso As a matter of fact, the first thing that the server asks you after the gratis papadam (which is in a unique burrito shap...
Friday, October 24, 2014

Ellary's Greens: Proving That Eating "Green" Can Be Exciting!

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By: Anne M. Raso Last week, I was lucky enough to try Ellary's Greens in one of the historic storefronts on Carmine Street (#33 to be ...
Monday, October 13, 2014

Graceful Services Spa: A Shining Star Of Spa Week

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By: Anne M. Raso Spa Week is coming up October 20-26 and it gives spa lovers all over the country too score their favorite services for a ...
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Epazote: Your New “Go-To” Mexican Eatery On The Upper East Side!

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By: Anne M. Raso I fell in love with the French-inspired Mexican of Epazote in Yorkville. I like the casual yet dusky atmosphere, complete...
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Chloe 81: A Superlative “Speakeasy” On The Lower East Side Brings You Back In Time!

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By: Anne M. Raso I’m not sure if it’s because of the success of Boardwalk Empire (set in the Prohibition Era) or just because hipsters nee...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

New York Fashion Week Part 2: The Fabulous Parties and Lounges

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By: Anne M. Raso and Finance Foodie The parties are the lounges are really what some fashionistas live for—especially for those dying to s...
Monday, September 15, 2014

New York Fashion Week Roundup Part 1: The Shows that Rocked, Shocked and Wowed

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By Anne M. Raso and Finance Foodie This past New York Fashion Week (NYFW) lasted about 11 days and was enough to knock even the most seaso...