An Empire Comes to Midtown

Written by admin on August 25, 2010. Posted in Eat & Drink

Richard Sandoval spices things up with his newest creation By Shani R. Friedman A few years ago, I was at this exact same spot when it was Jeffrey Chodorow’s Wild Salmon, the last of his multiple attempts to make the location successful. I had a great meal in a beautiful space, but it folded. Now
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Bird is the Word

Written by admin on June 30, 2010. Posted in Eat & Drink

Fried chicken served with Southern flair By Shani R. Friedman Many fried chicken devotees believe that you have to travel south of the Mason-Dixon Line or north to Harlem to have your bird cooked as God intended. Chef Charles Gabriel, of Charles’ Country Pan Fried Chicken fame, brings a little of that Southern flair to
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CrÃªpes, with a Side of Pop

Written by admin on June 16, 2010. Posted in Uncategorized

A discothÃ¨que vibe colors these sweet and savory indulgences By Shani R. Friedman On a steamy Friday evening in June, a friend of mine and I sought air- conditioned refuge and a soothing atmosphere after a long week. Unlike many other places responding to the unexpected heat wave with open doors and windows, Yorkville CrÃªperie
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Run for the Border, Via Yorkville

Written by admin on May 5, 2010. Posted in Eat & Drink

Satisfying drinks and apps, with entrées that could use a little punch By Shani R. Friedman When you think Yorkville, the words “dining destination” don’t generally come to mind. In fact, it’s often difficult at all to find any interesting place to eat that far to the east. Coming to the rescue on an otherwise
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Arts & Entertainment

Written by None - Do not Delete on January 11, 2005. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

I Love You Thurs., Jan. 6 The last time I previewed an I Love You show, I wasn’t wrong to evoke Hole and Sleater-Kinney and PJ Harvey. That’s what came to mind when I listened to their five-song CD. But I’d never seen them live—and live, it’s a whole different game. More Siouxsie than Courtney,
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WEDNESDAY 10/8 WEDNESDAY 10/8 Rock/Country/Hiphop ASCAP Songwirters Night w/Claire Jenkins, Joe …

Written by None - Do not Delete on October 14, 2003. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

ont face=”Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif” size=”5″>WEDNESDAY 10/8 ASCAP Songwirters Night w/Claire Jenkins, Joe Rogers, Morgan Clamp, Nina, Jennie Arnau, Randy Frey Sidewalk Cafe, 8, 2 drink min. "Bands Against Bush" feat. Aqui, Ghost of Lester Bangs, Bedouin Thieves, Timber!, Death Pool, Man In Gray Luxx, 8, $6. Bettie Serveert, Courtney Kaiser Southpaw, 9,
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Music Rock ’n’ Roll ABC NO RIO 156 Rivington …

Written by None - Do not Delete on March 13, 2001. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

ABC NO RIO 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 212-254-3697 or www.abcnorio.org SAT: A Global Threat, Thought Crime, Molatov Coctail, 86’d, Pissbattle Dodgeball, 3, $5. ACME UNDERGROUND 9 Great Jones St. (betw. B’way & Lafayette St.), 212-420-1934. See also "Clubs & Lounges." WEDS: The Dollar Canon, Burn Guitars, Jennifer Tefft, Vertigo, The
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