The Alliance for Downtown New York will host its fifth annual Lunch Box food fair on Wednesday, October 7, bringing ten different boxed meals from Lower Manhattan’s newer dining destinations to Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty. Running from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the open-air event offers a complete meal featuring a protein and two … Read more
Restaurateur Cobi Levy is transforming his former SoHo venue, Little Prince, into an intimate steakhouse named ROMY, set to officially open at 199 Prince Street on Tuesday, September 29. The neighborhood staple is receiving a complete design overhaul, swapping its casual feel for a moody, high-end interior featuring oxblood tones, black lacquer, and artwork by … Read more
Dozens of ready-to-eat deli-style salads and cream cheese products sold across New York City have been recalled over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on September 6. Made Fresh Salads Inc., based in Bay Shore, Long Island, distributed the affected items directly to retailers and distributors … Read more
The Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills secured the number seven spot on the latest nationwide hotel bar rankings, according to USA Today. The annual 10Best Awards, which rely on nominations from a panel of experts followed by public voting from USA Today readers, placed the Beverly Hills venue at … Read more
According to Time Out’s newly updated ranking of the best delis in New York City, Katz’s Delicatessen has officially claimed the No. 1 spot. Located on Houston Street since 1888, the legendary Lower East Side establishment beat out beloved institutions including 2nd Ave Deli, Barney Greengrass, Sarge’s Delicatessen, and Pastrami Queen. Ranking NYC’s Best Delis … Read more
El Segundo-based EZPZ, a new pizza and soft-serve spot, opened at 321 Main Street, offering a minimalist approach to dining with only two menu items. The venture, led by movie producer Beau Flynn and actor Marley Shelton, aims to differentiate itself through simplicity amid Los Angeles’ crowded pizza scene. Minimalist Menu Focuses on Core Ingredients … Read more
Redbird and Vibiana are bringing the 11th edition of Beefsteak to Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29. Starting at 7 p.m. at 114 East 2nd Street, the communal steak feast arrives as a double celebration, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the historic Vibiana building. A Collaborative Feast at Vibiana Chef Neal Fraser and … Read more
Bad Roman, the Manhattan restaurant known for its 2023 reservation demand, has officially opened a new location at 207 N. Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. The Los Angeles expansion introduces a maximalist dining environment featuring a menu of comfort food staples, pepperoncini martinis, and high-profile desserts. While the restaurant maintains a high volume of diners … Read more
Six Los Angeles restaurants have been recognized on the newly released World’s 101 Best Burger Places list, a global ranking that evaluated establishments from London to Tokyo. According to the project, judges assessed over 1,500 burgers annually based on criteria including meat quality, cooking technique, consistency, and guest experience. Amboy Quality Meats in Chinatown secured … Read more
For decades, Los Angeles has been defined by its morning culture—a landscape of sun-drenched cafés and smoothie shops. However, a growing cohort of local proprietors is challenging the city’s reputation as a place that winds down early. By embracing a “day-to-night” model, a new wave of venues is successfully blurring the lines between daytime caffeine … Read more