Don’t go to the Publican if you are noise or crowd-adverse. Do go if you want fun, interesting, well-conceived fare. This converted warehouse in Fulton Market is reminiscent of an European beer hall, with communal wood tables, and tall ceilings. It is the brainchild of Paul Kahan, an acclaimed restaurateur who also owns Blackbird and […]
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Parisi Café in Union Station
I was recently treated to coffee and lunch at Parisi Cafe in Union Station. What a delightful experience! The entire operation is very impressive, from the shop’s design to the on-the-ball staff. And the food was such a pleasant surprise. We sampled two sandwiches on ciabatta rolls–turkey with brie and homemade apple butter, and roasted […]
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We went to Anna’s Oven on a cold, dreary and rainy November evening. Except for the fact that it was no fun dodging puddles, it was the perfect night to enjoy some engaging comfort food, which is exactly what Anna’s oven is all about. The restaurant itself is endearing and, though you order at a […]
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I’ve already written about Port Fonda food truck, which is in a different stratosphere than the others. But another food truck that deserves some love is the Good You. (Wo)maned by Kelli Daniels formerly of the Drop, her restaurant on wheels serves gourmet quality fare that is worthy of the effort it sometimes takes to […]
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During the course of writing this story, I sampled a variety of heirloom beans and loved them! I am a true convert and will not be buying any more cans or grocery store bags of beans. The difference in quality is evident in every bite, but the most revelatory moment for me came when tasting […]
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