Just steps from Grand Central, an upscale, subterranean restaurant exudes class and hospitality in a setting very much in touch with its old New York roots. Offering daily, weekly, and seasonal specials, Davio’s is constantly evolving to bring both value and joy to its clientele. I got to witness the thoughtfulness and the care that goes into each decision firsthand […]

After spearheading the early years of the burgeoning Meatpacking District, STK’s downtown location remains a hub of activity, even on a humid Tuesday night in August. Music blares, glasses clink, and an air of carelessness pervades itself over the rooftop overlooking the Hudson River. Chef David DiSalvo works absolute magic in a rooftop kitchen the size of a broom closet, […]

On an unassuming stretch of 30th Street in Nomad, David Burke has expanded his empire with a restaurant entirely focused on wood-fired cooking. The atmosphere is rustic and cozy, with design elements honing in on kitschy, woodpecker images and a variety of wooden accents. The 35-foot bar and communal dining table, coupled with the nooks and crannies of the space, […]

Brasserie 8 1/2 is a hidden surprise in the heart of Midtown. Right off of Fifth Avenue, the Brasserie might give you the wrong impression — the French restaurant descends from a grand spiral staircase in to a posh and sophisticated dining room abound with ivory tablecloths and works of art by infamous artists like Matisse and Léger. This might […]