• Back To Basics

    This month, join our national edition as we devote a series of posts to those essential cooking skills that make meals so much better.

    By Jonathan Kauffman January 3rd, 2013 Read More
  • The Thirsty Koala

    Go Aussie in Astoria: This restaurant (complete with boomerang and didgeridoo decorations) is now open. Expect lots of lamb, beer-battered fish and chips, Tim Tam tiramasu and of course, flat whites .

    By Tressa Eaton January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • Runner & Stone

    Peter Endriss (Per Se) and Chris Pizzulli (Blue Ribbon Brasserie) have opened their Gowanus bakery and restaurant. Along with pastries and breads, the menu includes cabbage gnocchi and pancetta-wrapped blackfish.

    By Tressa Eaton January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • La Frite

    After 40 years of service, La Frite has closed the doors at its Woodland Hills location. The Sherman Oaks location will remain open.

    By Alexis deBoschnek January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

    The tufted leather booths at this low-lit, retro-chic new steakhouse are best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand, ideally an Old Fashioned, a Cognac Sazerac or a Martini. Follow it with superlative shrimp de Jonghe and spot-on steak frites.See our previous coverage.

    By Heather Sperling January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • Senza

    Gluten-free dining has a new home--a temple, rather--in this sleek Lakeview restaurant. Go for creative, elegant, seasonal compositions from a former Green Zebra chef, like butternut squash soup with lobster and pomegranate, or gluten-free gnocchi with mushrooms and a slow-cooked duck egg. See our previous coverage.

    By Heather Sperling January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • The Crab Spot

    Park Slope has welcomed this new seafood restaurant. Dungeness, king and snow crabs are all shipped directly from Alaska.

    By Tressa Eaton January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • El Toro Blanco

    This new Greenwich Village Mexican spot sizzles with its vintage design, queso fundido and a strong menu of margaritas. See our previous coverage.

    By Tressa Eaton January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • Die Koelner Bierhalle

    The summer beer garden experience can be yours all winter long at this cavernous spot in Park Slope. The beer list is impressive, tables seat 20 and pretzels are appropriately doused in a crust of salt.

    By Tressa Eaton January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • Gitane

    Gitane, with its noirishly glitzy interior and Mediterranean menu, has always been solid. Now that Patrick Kelly has joined Bridget Batson in the kitchen as co-chef, it exhibits moments of brilliance as well. The cuisine is focused more specifically on Southern Spain, but the flavors in dishes such as rabbit and snails with squash and nettle purées are broad-minded and complex. (See our recent coverage. )

    By Jonathan Kauffman January 2nd, 2013 Read More
  • Fresh Start

    Its 2013, and Tasting Table has fresh new ideas of what you can expect for the new year. Read more!

    By Karen Palmer January 1st, 2013 Read More