Eel Bar Has Become a Less Buzzy, Better Version of Itself
Photo: Gus Aronson
When Eel Bar opened last summer, the weight of expectation was heavy. For a certain kind of New Yorker — I am one — Eel Bar’s sister restaurants (Hart’s, ...
Who Can Make a Mocktail That Makes Money?
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A decade ago, it was big news when Atera, a tasting-menu restaurant in Tribeca, offered an alcohol-free negroni to pair with its ...
André Soltner Was the Best Chef in New York
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Among the list of New York restaurants that are still talked about long after they’ve closed — Maxwell’s Plum, One Fifth, Florent — one name r...
Henry Alford Must Be Supervised While Snacking
Photo-Illustration: Maanvi Kapur
Henry Alford is known to turn his obsessions into writing. His most recent book, I Dream of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots, a kin...