Monday, February 25, 2008
The Harrison - Academy Award supporting role?
AM-NY did a photo series on notable movies and the NYC restaurants seen in the films prior to Sunday night's Academy Awards show. First in the gallery was Tribeca's The Harrison, which played a part in the filming of Academy Award winning film "Michael Clayton". (Sigh) ....if we could all look so good dining there.
Townley Named as 'Taste' Host
Bob Townley, the gregarious Lower Manhattan do-gooder and director of Manhattan Youth Center, has been named the Band Stage host for the Taste of Tribeca this year. We're very excited to have Bob once again participate with us, as he's been involved in past Taste fests.
(photo from Tribeca Trib)
Bob was featured on WCBS recently for his work with Manhattan Youth. Click here to watch the clip.
(photo from Tribeca Trib)
Bob was featured on WCBS recently for his work with Manhattan Youth. Click here to watch the clip.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Chanterelle's David Waltuck - Happy 30th Anniversary!
Congratulations to David Waltuck of Tribeca longtime restaurant Chanterelle, who celebrates his 30 years of cooking great food there this month. He spoke to NY Times' Frank Bruni last week about the ins and outs of it all.
"What’s the best New York City restaurant that no one talks about? (We’ll trust you not to plug a friend.)
Congee Bowery.
You did something awful and are sentenced to die. Dead Chef Walking! What’s your final meal — and we’re not talking five or six courses, though you can have dessert — before you go?
A really good rare hamburger, extra bacon, crisp French fries with mayo and a good Rhone. No dessert."
"What’s the best New York City restaurant that no one talks about? (We’ll trust you not to plug a friend.)
Congee Bowery.
You did something awful and are sentenced to die. Dead Chef Walking! What’s your final meal — and we’re not talking five or six courses, though you can have dessert — before you go?
A really good rare hamburger, extra bacon, crisp French fries with mayo and a good Rhone. No dessert."
The Odeon Burger
Noted food writers Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page are blogging on a range of food and restaurant items. The pair offer up their picks from bubbly rose for all the lovers out there this Valentine's Day.
They highlighted the famous Odeon burger a while back - I've reprinted their post below.
"On Sunday afternoon, we went out for a late lunch with fellow author friends who live in Tribeca. Walking into the Odeon, we were happy to see one of New York's most talented* chefs Tom Valenti ('Cesca, Ouest) out enjoying a bite with his lovely wife. (*NOTE: We refer to his culinary giftedness as well as his lesser-known comic talents.)
Asking them what on earth could pull them so far downtown from their Upper West Side locale, we looked at their identical plates and learned: Odeon's hamburger! After interviewing Tom for our show "Chef's Night Out" and learning of his excellent taste in hamburgers (e.g. he's a fellow fan of Big Nick's), there was no way were we leaving without ordering one — and, lo and behold, they were right: It was fabulous!"
The Odeon is at 145 West Broadway (bet. Thomas & Duane), New York. (212) 233-0507.
They highlighted the famous Odeon burger a while back - I've reprinted their post below.
"On Sunday afternoon, we went out for a late lunch with fellow author friends who live in Tribeca. Walking into the Odeon, we were happy to see one of New York's most talented* chefs Tom Valenti ('Cesca, Ouest) out enjoying a bite with his lovely wife. (*NOTE: We refer to his culinary giftedness as well as his lesser-known comic talents.)
Asking them what on earth could pull them so far downtown from their Upper West Side locale, we looked at their identical plates and learned: Odeon's hamburger! After interviewing Tom for our show "Chef's Night Out" and learning of his excellent taste in hamburgers (e.g. he's a fellow fan of Big Nick's), there was no way were we leaving without ordering one — and, lo and behold, they were right: It was fabulous!"
The Odeon is at 145 West Broadway (bet. Thomas & Duane), New York. (212) 233-0507.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Viet Cafe - A little taste of Southeast Asia on Greenwich St.
A Tribeca parent chimes in today with her take on Viet Cafe
"When the wind is roaring down Greenwich Street on a winter afternoon, I've been ducking into Viet Cafe with my daughter for lunch. We're there so often that the waiter doesn't even bother with the menu anymore. I move around a bit in my appetizer choices but I absolutely crave their grilled chicken noodle bowl.
"Like a lot of things on their menu, it sounds very simple, but they manage to make the combination of cucumbers, carrots, grilled chicken, fresh herbs, and wheat noodles completely addicting. There's a citrusy sauce that brings the whole thing together. The chicken packs a little heat from chili. The proportions and textures are spot on and I find myself digging out every last morsel with my chopsticks. It is utterly satisfying and yet I feel virtuous for ordering it because it seems so healthy and light (please let it be healthy and light because I've put away dozens of portions in the last few months).
"My 7 year old adores the shredded chicken and bean thread noodle soup. When it arrives, she spends a minute just inhaling the fragrance. Don't get me started on their shrimp fried rice. Nobody seems to make like it this anymore. When I step back out onto Greenwich Street at least I've had a brief vacation in Southeast Asia."
"When the wind is roaring down Greenwich Street on a winter afternoon, I've been ducking into Viet Cafe with my daughter for lunch. We're there so often that the waiter doesn't even bother with the menu anymore. I move around a bit in my appetizer choices but I absolutely crave their grilled chicken noodle bowl.
"Like a lot of things on their menu, it sounds very simple, but they manage to make the combination of cucumbers, carrots, grilled chicken, fresh herbs, and wheat noodles completely addicting. There's a citrusy sauce that brings the whole thing together. The chicken packs a little heat from chili. The proportions and textures are spot on and I find myself digging out every last morsel with my chopsticks. It is utterly satisfying and yet I feel virtuous for ordering it because it seems so healthy and light (please let it be healthy and light because I've put away dozens of portions in the last few months).
"My 7 year old adores the shredded chicken and bean thread noodle soup. When it arrives, she spends a minute just inhaling the fragrance. Don't get me started on their shrimp fried rice. Nobody seems to make like it this anymore. When I step back out onto Greenwich Street at least I've had a brief vacation in Southeast Asia."
Thursday, January 31, 2008
The Soda Shop, The Cosmopolitan Cafe, BonBon Chicken
The Soda Shop & The Cosmopolitan Cafe: Breakfast Any Weekend
"Many Saturday or Sunday mornings, Grandma J. and Grandpa D. whisk my two girls off for breakfast before the rest of us are out of bed. The routine seems to split these visits between The Soda Shop (now run by Linda Donahue) and its new cousin around the corner The Cosmopolitan Cafe (owned by Craig Bero). Both places were decorated by Craig with found treasures, artifacts and antiques. The girls go for pancakes or a pastry (the sweeter the better in their mind). Grandma J. recommends the Eggs Florentine if it is on the menu at The Soda Shop. Both places have great cappuccinos and tons of homemade charm -- a welcome contrast to the Starbucks next door."
Bon Bon Chicken: No Time to Cook Thursday, Jan. 10th
Yes, it is takeout, but Bon Bon cooks to order (call ahead) which makes it fresh. My three kids would eat this every night if I'd let them. Even my good friend who's child only eats 3 things likes Bon Bon's chicken strips. I'm a fan of the spicy drumsticks. Add a salad when you get home and you have an easy no cook meal.
"Many Saturday or Sunday mornings, Grandma J. and Grandpa D. whisk my two girls off for breakfast before the rest of us are out of bed. The routine seems to split these visits between The Soda Shop (now run by Linda Donahue) and its new cousin around the corner The Cosmopolitan Cafe (owned by Craig Bero). Both places were decorated by Craig with found treasures, artifacts and antiques. The girls go for pancakes or a pastry (the sweeter the better in their mind). Grandma J. recommends the Eggs Florentine if it is on the menu at The Soda Shop. Both places have great cappuccinos and tons of homemade charm -- a welcome contrast to the Starbucks next door."
Bon Bon Chicken: No Time to Cook Thursday, Jan. 10th
Yes, it is takeout, but Bon Bon cooks to order (call ahead) which makes it fresh. My three kids would eat this every night if I'd let them. Even my good friend who's child only eats 3 things likes Bon Bon's chicken strips. I'm a fan of the spicy drumsticks. Add a salad when you get home and you have an easy no cook meal.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
PTA Night at Takahachi
Update from Tribeca:
PTA Moms' night out at Takahachi,145 Duane Street, NYC 10013:
What we ordered:
Edamame (soy beans)
Yin-yen Nasu (grilled eggplant)
Rock Shrimp tempura
Cold Mountain (tuna, avocado & asparagus maki)
and Apollo 13 (shrimp tempura, cucumber, lettuce and avocado maki).
Our friend said: "It was way too much food, but I wanted to sample everything my friend likes. The spicy mayo sauce they served with the Rock Shrimp Cold Mountain and Apollo 13 had some yummy heat. I ate at Nobu last Halloween (FYI, easy to get a reservation on Oct. 31st!) and the rock shrimp tempura at Takahachi compares very favorably to Nobu's famous dish."
PTA Moms' night out at Takahachi,145 Duane Street, NYC 10013:
What we ordered:
Edamame (soy beans)
Yin-yen Nasu (grilled eggplant)
Rock Shrimp tempura
Cold Mountain (tuna, avocado & asparagus maki)
and Apollo 13 (shrimp tempura, cucumber, lettuce and avocado maki).
Our friend said: "It was way too much food, but I wanted to sample everything my friend likes. The spicy mayo sauce they served with the Rock Shrimp Cold Mountain and Apollo 13 had some yummy heat. I ate at Nobu last Halloween (FYI, easy to get a reservation on Oct. 31st!) and the rock shrimp tempura at Takahachi compares very favorably to Nobu's famous dish."
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