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I walked into Avant Garden and had the pleasure of sitting down with the owner himself, Ravi DeRossi. His name might seem familiar as he has become synonymous with trendy New York bars including Death and Co. and Amor Y … read more
In the heat of the day, we stopped in Pylos to eat a light lunch. While waiting for our horiatiki salads, we enjoyed the ambiance of contemporary and traditional styles blending as one: the clean, crisp decor clashed nicely with the ceiling strung with clay pots and the house bar topped with gray marble. … read more
“The Two Faces of Italian Food” is the tagline at this restaurant and wine bar. The perfect blend they are referring to is tradition and innovation. The menu boasts homemade and traditional options – the wine list is not limited to Italian varieties, though the beer is. We stopped in briefly and relaxed … read more
Strolling on 7th Street in the East Village, it is quite easy to miss the narrow Ruffian Wine Bar & Chef’s Table. Doing so would be a shame, however, considering the unique wine-drinking experience that owner Patrick Cournot, a Greenwich Village native, presents to the customers that pass through … read more
Three ladies founded this quaint, cheerful dessert shop in 2008 after spending several months sampling recipes, dedicated to finding the perfect bases and smooth buttercream frostings. I have stopped in too many times to count, guided by the sweet smells that confirm the founders’ devotion to quality. … read more
In this narrow 7th street haven, Tea Drunk graces New York with the true experience of traditional Chinese tea. The long room lined with exquisite sets of dishes culminates in tables of petrified bamboo and a living wall. “The best place to have tea,” Shunan Teng, the owner of this intriguing salon … read more
