To say that ICHIRAN is the world’s leading expert in Tonkotsu ramen is not a boastful claim. With 83 locations throughout Asia and three in New York City, where lines form outside daily for those waiting for a seat, ICHIRANis a family-owned business that is a labor of passion and love.  ICHIRAN started in Fukuoka, Japan as a simple ramen stall in 1960 and ultimately created the “Five Originals,” the essentials for Tonkotsu ramen:Continue Reading

internationally acclaimed La Liste Top 1000 Restaurants recognized and two-Michelin-starred Jungsik, one of the top Korean restaurants in New York. Since the appointment of New Executive Chef Daeik Kim the restaurant has expanded the signature menu to nine courses and has resumed la carte service at the bar. Jungsik signature menu items that are now available at the bar include: TunaContinue Reading

The James Beard Foundation® announces its first cohort for the 2022-2023 Beard House Fellows. The Beard House Fellows program, presented by Capital One, re-envisions the potential of the historic space into a hub of training and professional development for talented emerging chefs. Featuring alums of Careers Through Culinary Arts (CCap)Continue Reading

We all scream for (boozy) ice cream! The Empire State Building (ESB) announced today that Tipsy Scoop, a hand-crafted, liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet company, will serve spiked sweet treats on the 86th Floor Observatory every Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 3 – Sept. 5 from 1-9 p.m. “Our successful pop-up program has brought New York’s authentic, local flavors to the heartContinue Reading

Vegans unite! Until now, lobster rolls were just a seaside treat reserved for meat-eaters and proclaimed pescatarians, but not anymore.  Following the successful launch of Beatnic’s Vegan Lobster Roll at the Montauk Beach House in the Hamptons, Beatnic is happy to bring the beach to the city, extending their “Rock Lobstah Roll” to all store locations in NYC,Continue Reading

Ramerino Italian Prime, located steps away from the New York Public Library and Bryant Park, is owned by Sammy V. Gashi, an industry veteran with a career spanning 25-years. He currently owns and operates San Marino SoHo and Antica Ristorante on Stone Street. Ramerino Italian Prime is his take on rural Tuscan cooking and is named for a staple of the region’s cuisine,Continue Reading

New Neighborhood French Restaurant Introduces Elevated Vibe Dining in SoHo French restaurant Maison Close is proud to announce its grand opening in SoHo on July 27, 2022. Inspired by the distinct dining culture inherent to France and its celebration of shared spaces, Maison Close will offer an unparalleled vibe dining experience to neighbors and visitorsContinue Reading

Rainhas Churrascaria, a beloved Brazilian steakhouse in Corona, Queens, celebrates its 10-year anniversary by creating an Argentinian pop up concept Simply Skirt Steak located on premise transforming a part of it large private parking lot into a resort like oasis.   At a more price conscious $29.95 per person, Simply Skirt Steak offers its tasty Skirt Steak PlatterContinue Reading