'INOTECA
There are few things in life more satisfying than the first bite of something truly delicious. There are few things in life more comforting than when that first bite is full of cheese. Be it cow, sheep, goat, or a mixture of all three, cheese comes in many shapes and sizes, tastes and textures, and makes an appearance on more than its fair share of menus in some form.
National Grilled Cheese Day is Friday, April 12th, and to celebrate, here are our Top Five best cheese picks from around the city.
Long ago, the Lower East Side was a haven for pushcart markets. Fruit stands, handmade goods, and local artisans would line the streets calling out to the denizens of New York to buy their product.
This June, the Lower East Side Business Improvement District wants you to re-live that excitement at the Daylife three-block festival.
On Sunday, June 3rd, from Noon to 5pm, head down to Orchard St. between Houston and Delancey for food, fashion, music, and a comfortable layer of astro-turf.
From stemmed glasses to fine wine selections, in New York City everyone likes to swirl and sip on the most elegant and affordable wines out there. With light snacks and cheese plates that bring out the expressions of many varietals, some places do it right while others.. do it better. Check out our picks for some of the top wine bars in the city.
35 Downing Street New York, NY 212-691-0404
From stemmed glasses to fine wine selections, in New York City everyone likes to swirl and sip on the most elegant and affordable wines out there. With light snacks and cheese plates that bring out the expressions of many varietals, some places do it right while others.. do it better. Check out our picks for some of the top wine bars in the city.
35 Downing Street New York, NY 212-691-0404
On Thursday, April 26th at 7:00pm, check out Taste of the Lower East Side, an exciting night of unlimited food and drinks to benefit local families in need. Guests will enjoy endless food tastings from the neighborhood's hottest restaurants, including Beauty & Essex, barrio chino, Clinton St. Baking Co., CO-OP Food & Drink, Inoteca, The Meatball Shop, The Stanton Social, Think Coffee and many more. The event will also feature an open bar with creative cocktails, a lively silent auction, raffle prizes and a live DJ, the event is a must for foodies, proud locals and those who love partying for a good cause.
Bar Suzette
Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY
10011
917-207-7552
For a portable snack, or meal on the go, one might first think of pizza. Then maybe a sandwich? Or even an ice cream from a convenient dessert truck. The iconic French crepe seems to be overshadowed in popularity by the former examples. However, at around $10 or less, and with ever-changing fillings and the option of savory or sweet, you might want to spend some time at Bar Suzette.
Fornino
254 5th Avenue
(btwn Carroll and Garfield
streets)
Park Slope
forninopizza.com
Like most restaurants or commodities that gain popularity in this city, keeping up with high demand can jeopardize the quality of the product. Let's hope that is not the case with Michael Ayoub's newest project in Park Slope. With the success of his brick-oven pizza at Fornino in Williamsburg, Ayoub has built a loyal carb-cravin' clientele that swear by the thin crust and fresh, gourmet flavors of his pies. So why not bring a slice of his success to another branch of Brooklyn?
Thistle Hill Tavern
441 Seventh Avenue (at 15th Street)
Park Slope
347.599.1262
thistlehillbrooklyn.com
There has been mounting anticipation for the new Park Slope restaurant, Thistle Hill Tavern, to open. The unassumingly cute and cozy restaurant comes to us via some well-known names in the culinary world, and beyond. First there are the partners; David Massoni and Rebecca Weitzman. She used to cook at ‘inoteca, while he did the managing there. Before that, Weitzman worked at three of Bobby Flay's restaurants and learned how to go from a line cook to refining and honing her chef's palette. The third partner is somewhat surprising - Michael "Fat Mike" Burkett from NoFX will be an ingredient of this new venture. Cocktail creations are shook up by John Bush, formerly of Niagara in the East Village.
'inoteca
Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: Inexpensive
Lower East Side
98 Rivington Street
(at Ludlow Street)
New York, NY 10002
(212) 614-0473
www.inotecanyc.com
No frills Italian food at surprisingly affordable prices is being dished up at 'inoteca. With two walls of louvered windows thrown open to the street, 'inoteca is the perfect place to people watch while munching on mortadella and pickled red peppers. Cream colored walls and dark polished wooden tables offer a homey feel. The wooden bar offers more than three hundred and fifty wine selections, presenting 'inoteca with much praise and a thirsty crowd. Your dining experience will be intimate, as the lights are low and the tables are close. If elbow room is essential to your pasta indulgence, reserve a table downstairs in the climate controlled wine cellar.
Centro Vinoteca
Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: Moderate
West Village
74 Seventh Ave South
(Between Barrow & Bleeker Street)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 367-7470
www.centrovinoteca.com
Chef Anne Burrell, former protégée of famed Mario Batali, brings Italian to the West Village with success. All the rage right now at Italian eateries is the piccolini (small dishes) and Burrell has her own to sample and fall in love with - deviled eggs and stuffed mushrooms are just a couple. But it would be a mistake to fill up on the little delicacies before indulging in the main courses featured on her menu. If you’re not in the mood for pasta, she has a handful of dishes that should satisfy: warm duck salad with carmelized onions and sugar snap peas, grilled softshell crab with bacon, fava beans, and pickled fennel, or braised oxtail cake with celery salad.
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