Capsouto Freres- Classic Cooking

The 16th Annual Taste of Tribeca will be May 15, 2010. Capsouto Freres, one of the original restaurant participants in Taste of Tribeca, is approaching its 30th Anniversary! That is no small feat in the New York restaurant world. Take a peek at this Black Book article about Capsouto Freres and come away with some delicious recipes to try in the New Year!

New Year's Eve at Cercle Rouge

Do you have your New Year's Eve plans yet? Cercle Rouge is offering two New Year's options- one early and one late. The later option comes with Burlesque! What a way to say good bye to 2009! Here are some of the details:

On New Year’s Eve we will be offering two seatings with prix fixe menus. The first seating will include 3-courses for $49.95/person until 8pm. The second seating will include 4-courses and live entertainment (4-piece band and Burlesque Cabaret show) for $125/person; starting at 9pm. Options include Goat Cheese Crostini, Twice Baked Crab Soufflé, Roasted Rack of Lamb, Sautéed Sea Bass, Roasted Organic Capon, and more. A la carte dining options will be available until 8pm.

Don't forget, brunch will be served on New Year's Day!

Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes

At Trattoria Cinque, five is the magic number. Each section of the menu offers five options. On Christmas Eve, however, Trattoria Cinque will be celebrating the number seven with the Italian-American Tradition of Feast of the Seven Fishes (Festa dei Sette Pesci). Visit Open Table for your Christmas Eve reservations.

Like Pie?

Rumor has it the corner of Greenwich and Chambers has had a new infusion of sweet. The Little Pie Company has a new outpost there. Looks like something that will require a fork, and possibly some ice cream, for further exploration...

The Forklifter Visits Bar Artisanal

Tribeca offers so many opportunities for young diners to sniff out their favorite flavors in restaurants their parents enjoy, too! Just ask the Forklifter:

Sleepover season found us with just one child to take out to dinner one Friday night. Instead of the sushi-maven, we were accompanied by the truffle-hound (and I say that with love). She's also a cheese and Iberico ham fanatic--she's an expensive date. We steered her away from Corton and into Bar Artisanal. Fondue was ordered, flatbreads, ham (of course), something delicious with truffle honey, their famous mac and cheese. Nice wines by the glass (not for the truffle hound, of course). Just another Friday night in Tribeca.

Good Bye Dinner with Chanterelle

David and Karen Waltuck will serve a "Farewell Chanterelle" dinner on Tuesday, Jan 12 at the James Beard House. To read more click here.

Best Pastry Shop?

Tribeca has Tribeca Treats, Duane Park Patisserie, and Bouley Bakery. Paris has La Patisserie des Reves?
Care to vote on your favorite?