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2012 The year of the Pop Up

  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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Aska – Williamsburg

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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The Governor hosts Gaijinner, The Perennial Plate Dinner – Dumbo

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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Chez Jose – Williamsburg

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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Identity Crisis Dinner – Greenpoint

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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Le Grand Fooding and Omnivore 2012

July and August are very slow months in the big working cities like New York. Who wants to be in NYC with this amazing weather… But charge your batteries because September is going to be quite interesting as two of the most … Continue reading

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Blanca, Roberta’s Tasting Menu – Bushwick

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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Betto, Williamsburg Brooklyn

Probably one of the biggest surprises of the year. Great job from the ‘iNo team. Right now probably the best restaurant in Williamsburg. All the dishes and cocktails were really strong and different from the typical BK food scene. Service: … Continue reading

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Isa, Williamsburg Brooklyn

We have been spending quite a bit of time and money exploring the ever-expanding Wiliamsburg restaurant scene. I feel that every time I leave my apartment I see yet another facade under construction. Just today, I spotted a sign going … Continue reading

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Pizza Post: Luzzo’s, Motorino, Best Pizza,Forcella,Roberta’s, Bob and Timmys, Serious Slice…

Jose is Obsessed with Pizza and Burgers! (Probably not the healthiest obsession) So as a result we travel all over the place looking for the tastiest slice. He reads the blogs, gets reccomendations from friends and adds each to a … Continue reading

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Forcella Pizza – Williamsburg

Ever since I lived in San Francisco I love Napolitan Pizza. The best Pizza in US is there and among other my favorite place in SF was Tony’s Napoletana Pizza: I have not been able to find  a place as … Continue reading

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1 or 8 Sushi – Williamsburg, New York

The Sushi options are very limited in Williamsburg, but who cares about that when there is a Japanese restaurant like 1 or 8. Let me tell you this is probably one of my most memorable Asian meals in the last … Continue reading