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Pop ups are not a new phenomenon but this past year we have seen way more than usual. I believe there is a fabulous entrepreneurial and collaborative energy in the air that is helping chefs network and learn from … Continue reading
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We have been eagerly awaiting the return of Frej, one of our favorite restaurants in NYC of 2012. Taking the place of Frej is a new venture lead solo by Fredrik Berselius and a staff of well trained Scandinavians in … Continue reading
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Written during the Sandy Storm: What a crazy week it has been! It feels like forever since Sandy came barreling in on NYC/NJ and the rest of the east coast. One would think that with a week working at home … Continue reading
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The “pop-up restaurant” is not a new phenomenon. That being said, there are only a handful out that there that focus on creating beautiful innovative dishes out of bizarre foraged ingredients. The Chez Jose Experience is all about speed. I … Continue reading
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Chefs Jose Ramirez-Ruiz (of the Tuesday Night pop up dinner, Chez Jose) and Gabriel Moya (Calyer Brooklyn ) share many similarities, both are talented chefs born in Puerto Rico, both have been a part of some of nyc’s best kitchens. … Continue reading
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We first visited Calyer after hearing about it at one of the Chez Jose dinners a few months ago. It was a no brainer we gots to go and check it out. Calyer has a romantic vibe to it. It’s … Continue reading
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After waiting about a year, we finally received the email worth celebrating over…A reservation for 2 at the Roberta’s Tasting Menu!! We acted quickly and confirmed our spots for that coming friday and the rest of the week tried to … Continue reading
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Yuji ramen is a pop up restaurant in the Kinfolk Studio space only open Thursday- Saturday 7pm-12( The same location as Frej the Nordic pop up we love so much. (Frej is mon- wed)) We have not had the chance … Continue reading
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When people visit Williamsburg for brunch, 9/10 times they are heading to wait an hour or more for a coveted table at Egg. Now there is another option out there for all you crazy Egg fans…it’s called Parish Hall, and … Continue reading
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I have been watching this place since its early days of construction. I can’t help but get excited when a new restaurant pops up nearby especially one that delivers. This may be a funny post compared to the rest, cause … Continue reading
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We are going to have to keep this Nordic theme going for one more post. We must share our experience at Frej in Williamsburg, a pop up restaurant created by two very talented chefs, Fredrik Berselius (Corton) and Richard Kuo(Corton … Continue reading
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Williamsburg is full of great restaurants, stores, galleries, bars, coffee shops…. I can not describe how inspiring is to walk around in Williamsburg from the Hipster Bedford to the amazing views in Kent. Unfortunately it seems there are still a lot … Continue reading
