Category: Food

New Kids on the Block

This new shop is unlike most bagel places, which close by mid-late afternoon. At night they serve Mexican food. Here is their own description — we couldn’t say it better. “Discover the culinary journey at our charming West Village corner!

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Village Top Pizza Places Ratings

Since 1975, Joe’s Pizza has stood at 7 Carmine Street, between Bleecker Street and the Avenue of the Americas. I spotted the sign for Joe’s Pizza from a mile away, walked inside and ordered a plain slice. It cost me $4 which was a bit much for a plain slice, but when in New York City, you have to do as the New Yorkers do and try pizza that’s been highly recommended.

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Oyster, Oyster Where R Thou?

In practice, the oyster crab (taxonomically a ‘pea crab’) was and is more-common in southern waters, and to satisfy gourmand demand many were shipped up from, and still yet inhabit, the oyster beds of Chesapeake Bay.

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A Table Set for Sisterhood

Released earlier this month. Each entry — which range from pop culture icons like Lizzo and Aretha Franklin to war correspondent Dickey Chapelle and notorious RBG — is accompanied by a quote, a brief history lesson, the genesis of the recipe, a discussion question and Jernigan’s bold, colorful illustrations.

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Village Survivors & New Kids on the Block

Finally, the sprinkling of good news we’ve been waiting for. After closing in October of 2022 due to danger posed by the partial collapse of a basement wall, the sugar sanctuary that stood near the corner of 14th and Seventh for almost six decades is about to come full circle.

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Something Unusual at Osteria 57 Restaurant

Emanuale explained it this way, “I do things my own way. I believe in value. I grew up in an Italian family with guests at the dinner table. I set out in business to be true to myself, to make the best use of resources for best outcomes for my guests.”

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Village Survivors & New Kids on the Block

The Village has suffered an an astounding loss of Chinese restaurants, both before and after the Pandemic, but one outstanding survivor remains. Shu Han Ju located on the corner of West 11th Street and 6th Avenue

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Hector’s: The Little Diner That Could

The gentrification of the Meatpacking District began three decades ago but it could not make Hector’s Diner give up and shut down. The story of Hector’s diner is one of survival—how the diner’s three dedicated owners have worked hard to keep a 74-year-old business open.

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Bites Around the Village

There was a twist to each–traditional enough to appease the critic, creative enough to convince me. I need to try everything at least once.

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Realmuto Plans a New Restaurant

One thing that is remarkable about this location is that it has never had a liquor license there before. This is a red flag for the neighborhood. The new restaurant, to be called Realmuto, will not be just any restaurant.

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