- September 8, 2003
- Sweet Sueños
Sueños means “dreams” in Spanish. With potent margaritas and fresh south-of-the-border cuisine, the restaurant may well inspire visions.
- August 25, 2003
- The South Rises
Ida Mae Kitchen-n-Lounge brings down-home southern cooking north, then gives it a decidedly Manhattan twist.
- August 18, 2003
- Village Proper
A.O.C. Bedford brings uptown food and Continental atmosphere to the West Village. All ingredients officially approved!
- August 11, 2003
- Summer Escape
If it’s a taste of the Riviera you crave, Nice Matin serves up a sunny South of France feeling—on the Upper West Side.
- August 4, 2003
- TV Dinner
Lights, camera, dissatisfaction! If you found Rocco’s reality show frantic, you may find the real “Restaurant” over (and under) whelming.
- July 14, 2003
- Wine and Poses
At Morrells, everything, from the décor to the foie gras, is drenched in wine; the space now known as Amuse is scenier—and better—than ever.
- June 30, 2003
- Second Helpings
Two venerable institutions get newfangled makeovers, which means improvements, missteps, and a lot of béarnaise sauce on the side.
- June 23, 2003
- Start the Party
The food at Pampano is enough to set you cheering. So why is the atmosphere so quiet?
- June 16, 2003
- Local Champion
Williamsburg’s Chickenbone Café features some of the best regional products around—the region being its native borough. The result? Call it “Brooklyn global cuisine.”
- June 9, 2003
- Great Expectations
Wylie Dufresne’s wildly anticipated sophomore effort has finally opened, and this time the low-key Lower East Side chef seems to be pointedly aiming for the big time.