Geoffrey Zakarian has a knack for opening successful restaurants, from The Blue Door at the Delano Hotel in Miami to New York Times 3-star restaurants, Town and Country. So it’s without a doubt his latest endeavor, The Lambs Club in The Chatwal Hotel, will be huge hit. Set in a 1905 landmark building in the […]

A dessert-only lunch? That was my agenda a few days ago when I skipped a savory lunch so I could taste the sweet—and haute—offerings at Le Bernardin. And was I in for a treat, albeit a sugary one. Though I must say, these desserts were absolutely not sickly sweet, nor did I leave Le Bernardin […]

Po, unassuming yet romantic, sits on one of the most charming streets in New York City. And while Mario Batali may have helped place Po on the culinary map in the mid-’90s before he left for new ventures, with owner Steve Crane’s vision and passion, Po has persisted.

Jacques Torres needs no introduction. This master of haute chocolate and desserts is one of the top pastry chefs in the world. He became well-known as the executive pastry chef at the famed Le Circque, but then branched out on his own with his eponymous stores in DUMBO and the West Village.

A mod atmosphere sets the mood at this subterranean brasserie where Chef Julian Alonzo has created “nouvelle” French cuisine, translated through his unique vision. Descend down the dramatic sweeping staircase and be transported to a sleek bar and dining room, featuring original Matisse paintings, and dine on French and international flavors made with local ingredients: […]

Diners in the Hamptons flock to The Beacon not only for the incredible view (especially at sunset) but also for executive chef Sam McCleland’s creative cuisine. His food’s flavors are summery and often sensational, and seasonal favorites include the steamed mussels “Beacon style” with garlic, white wine, fresh lemon-thyme, cream and tomatoes and oven-roasted chicken with julienne carrots, braised shallots and smoked bacon-pecorino risotto.

If you’re in the Hamptons and seeking a charming dining experience, be sure to visit Almond. Chef/partner Jason Weiner (along with his partner Eric Lemonides) has created a casual and elegant French-bistro, with gilded mirrors, candlelight and tin ceilings. Yet it’s the kind of place that’s welcoming to anyone, from weekenders to locals. And when […]

Simply mentioning the name Eric Ripert conjures up thoughts of an haute seafood experience at Le Bernardin, widely considered one of the finest seafood restaurants in the country.

Since arriving at downtown hot spot 10 Downing Food & Wine in September 2009, Chef Jonnatan Leiva has been impressing diners with his farm-to-table cuisine. Recognized as a Rising Star Chef in 2008 by the San Francisco Chronicle, Leiva has crafted a menu of fresh, pure, down-to-earth food that New Yorkers appreciate, as evidenced by the full house each night.