Lower East Side

WD50

August 16, 2010

Chef Wylie Dufresne opened WD50 in 2003, and his Modern American menu has been constantly evolving ever since.  In his kitchen, 14 employees work full time.  He says that he and his crew are constantly trying to understand as much as possible about food in order to cook in an informed way.  When (more…)

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Satsko

August 10, 2010

Seven years ago, Satsko Watanabe left a career as a computer consultant to open this sake bar and restaurant.  Having no background in the food industry, she drew from her experience as a someone who loves to cook and entertain.  She incorporates the traditional cuisine of her native Japan with ingredients such as brown (more…)

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Kinski

June 28, 2010

This small restaurant specializing in central European and Austrian food is owned and run by Zipora Freid.  Originally from Israel, Freid grew up in Austria.  Kinski is famous for its laid back atmosphere, Viennese coffee, and authentic sausages and dumplings.  Her signature dish is the Kaspressknödel.   She has two employees, one who is (more…)

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Classic Coffee Shop

June 14, 2010

This old school establishment has been in business for 34 years.  It’s owner, Carmine Morales, of Italian and Puerto Rican parents, started out working in the shop with his father.  When his parents passed away, he took over the business, which he now runs alone.   Family portraits hang on the shop’s walls alongside (more…)

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Brown cafe

May 30, 2010

This small restaurant serves progressive American food, with an emphasis on local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Its chef, Gregory Torrech, has been cooking for the last fourteen years alongside the likes of Todd English, and Neil Ferguson. He describes the food at Brown as being simple and fresh, made using French classical technique. (more…)

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La Barra Cevicheria

May 24, 2010

Chef and owner Allen Feldman, a Mexico City native, serves fresh ceviche, tacos and empanadas.  All food is made on the premises, behind the bar using a small oven or convection hot plate.  Most of the food purveyors are located nearby at Essex Street Market, and Chinatown.  250 Broome Street www.labarranyc.com

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The Ten Bells

May 24, 2010

Owned by a Frenchman named Fifi – former GM of the French bistro le Pere Pinard – and several partners, this wine bar was built by combining two tenement building apartments. It is named after a historic London pub said to have been frequented by Jack the Ripper and some of his victims.  They (more…)

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