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Rare Weekend 8.7.08

Let the Games begin. He’s mastered Mexican with La Esquina, delivers the scandalous at The Box, and now, Serge Becker strikes again with Café Select. Navigate to Nolita and get ready for Swiss comfort food, a secret dining

August 7, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Inside Assouline’s New Boutique At The Plaza Hotel

Happy Birthday Gisele. Summer is the perfect time for kicking back with a good book. Make it something luxe and pick it up at the new Assouline boutique at The Plaza Hotel. Step inside the Parisian publisher’s first

July 17, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Rare Weekend 7.10.08

This weekend is going out with the French girlfriend. New York has one of everything. And now, we even have our very first Paella bar. Say hello to Jesus Manso’s new Socarrat. Set the mood with a Corona

July 10, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Navigating The Fourth With Style

We know, we know. You’ve already mentally checked out for the week. Keep relaxing. Here’s your short list for fête-ing the Fourth… Sure it’s played out. But if you want ooohs and ahhs with your cocktails, nothing beats

July 1, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Events

It’s Tric-quila, Not Tequila.

You’ve always been a fan of Mexican cuisine. And in return, Mexican cuisine keeps on loving you back. Case in point: the soon-to-open Mercadito Cantina in Alphabet City. Cantina replicates the food and feel of the classic Mexican taqueria without

June 24, 2008 - Restaurants - Restaurants - _Home Feature - Wide Article

Rare Weekend 6.19.08

Sun, sand, and now… really long days. Welcome to the weekend. For a trendy yet welcoming twist on New American, get to Forge, Tribeca’s newest boutique-style eatery. Head chef Marc Forgione’s first restaurant boasts a homey, rustic

June 19, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend - Wide Article

Refined Family-Style Italian on the UES

We’ve always been fans of hearty Italian food. The kind that makes you hungry just thinking about it. You know, Buffalo mozzarella, fresh pastas, lavender-crusted swordfish. So when we heard the news that Cacio e Pepe’s talented chef Salvatore Corea

June 17, 2008 - Restaurants - Restaurants - _Home Feature

Rare Weekend 6.5.08

Barbecue and a Barneys sale - now that’s a weekend we can root for. Spice up your restaurant rotation with YerbaBuena, the new pan-Latin eatery cheffed by Lenis Gonzalez (Patria). Have the bacaladitos, langostinos, and a hearty rib

June 5, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Rare Weekend 5.29.08

This weekend is not getting Carried away. A wood-burning oven and wood-fired grill. Acclaimed chef Gary Robins (previously of The Biltmore Room and Aja). If you’re looking for an epiphany on a plate, look to the new Sheridan

May 29, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Rare Weekend 5.8.08

Mamma mia! It’s the weekend… Elevate your nightlife with the opening of The Pooldeck at The Empire Hotel. Get a room, take the private elevator up to the top, and unwind with a solid cocktail list, finger food,

May 8, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Montauk, Redefined by the Cain/GoldBar Crew

It’s been said that this will be the summer of rooftop bars. And that’s fine when you want a little outdoors. But sometimes you want big waves with your big sky. Fortunately for you, the nightlife gods behind Cain and

May 6, 2008 - Travel - Destinations - Hotels - _Home Feature - Wide Article

Rare Weekend 4.17.08

Don’t forget to Earth Day. The soul of a grand Parisian bistro lived at La Côte Basque. Thankfully, its spirit remains with the opening of Alain Ducasse’s Bistro Benoît in the former Côte space. Indulge yourself in fine

April 17, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

Bobby D’s New Tribeca Trattoria

The Godfather: Part II. The Empire Strikes Back. Harold & Kumar 2. Everyone likes a predictably good sequel. You know the players, you know the directors, and you like the plot. And so it’s a pleasure to present to you

April 1, 2008 - Restaurants - Restaurants - _Home Feature

The Balthazar Of Ramen Restaurants

When you think of ramen, you probably think of the humble Japanese staple. You know, a pack of noodles, a flavor packet, and presto, instant gratification. Well, it’s time to rethink your favorite Japanese comfort food: introducing Ippudo, the

March 18, 2008 - Restaurants - Restaurants - _Home Feature - Wide Article

Let’s Ko

Worried about not getting into Momofuku Ko, the newest food temple in David Chang’s empire, this week? Don’t be. It’s already too late. Yes, opening week reservations are booked. And the gates that guard the interiors are shut tight. But

March 11, 2008 - Restaurants - Restaurants - _Home Feature

Rare Weekend 2.21.08

This weekend is Oscar worthy. In a city of superlatives, it’s only fitting that Gotham has the ultimate Haute Barnyard restaurant. Introducing Eighty One, the just-opened fine dining masterpiece by Chef Ed Brown (The Sea Grill). Indulge yourself

February 21, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend - Wide Article

The Last Minute Valentine’s Day Guide

Maybe you were too busy. Maybe you enjoy procrastinating. Well, whatever the reason… time’s just about up. So we the did virtual legwork and rounded up 14 V-Day options for you in our Last Minute Valentine’s Day Guide. You’re welcome.

February 13, 2008 - Style - Restaurants - Guides - Gift Guides - _Home Feature

Inside Mia Dona

A Midtown setting. Savory Southern-European cuisine. A zebra-print carpet. Sometimes history repeats itself. And sometimes it gets more refined… like at Mia Dona, the just opened “New Italian” comfort food restaurant from Donatella Arpaia and Chef Michael Psilakis. With a

February 12, 2008 - Restaurants - Restaurants - _Home Feature - Wide Article

Rare Weekend 1.31.08

The Giant weekend has arrived. Look sharp at Scott Schuman’s (better known as The Sartorialist) chic show in Chelsea. GQ’s eye on the street is exhibiting at Danziger Projects gallery until February 23. Danziger Projects, 521 West

January 31, 2008 - Leisure - _Home Feature - Rare Weekend

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Dining Guide

With Valentine’s Day coming into range (just over three weeks to go), now would be a good time to finalize dinner reservations. Here’s our short list of some of the best romantic eats that Manhattan has to offer. Enjoy.

January 22, 2008 - Restaurants - Travel - Leisure - Restaurants - Guides - _Home Feature - Events

Introducing Bar Boulud

He charmed you with fine dining at Daniel. Intrigued you with luxe burgers at DB Bistro Moderne and served you soigné French-American fare at Café Boulud. So what does superstar chef Daniel Boulud have on tap for the New Year?

January 8, 2008 - Restaurants - Nightlife - Restaurants - _Home Feature - Wide Article - Wine Bars