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lamb burger at the breslin.

st. anselm's newark dog

did anyone else get an email from nbc w/the subject "ACCESS DENIED" to notify that you weren't the first 20 to pass the test? they may want to hire a new copywriter who has a less abrasive vocabulary. then a minute later, i got a spam from NBC to earn a degree at devry. while it's a stellar lineup of chefs, it was a poorly executed marketing effort. unsubscribe.

porterhouse no doubt

sripraphai, the first wondee siam and saha thai.

if margherita is the benchmark, keste wins it hands down. motorino is a close 2nd, worthy of UPN's oven. co is a distant 3rd. my guess is that "you missed the best" implies grimaldi's & lombardi's. they're not that good, ppl!

dr. konstantin frank's dry riesling (finger lakes) after the sommelier at momofuku ssam convinced me to give it a try. well balanced with a great finish. this changed my perception of NY wines. it's no longer on their list but astor wines carries it.

great pics. i've had the rye cannelloni w/the lamb's tongue app and the tater tots w/the duck tatare. mike sheerin and kahan are incredibly talented. i think new yorkers would be quick to embrace blackbird and the publican. paul, please expand the empire to downtown nyc.

it seems that most cultures outside of US encourage family style, which is how i was raised. where's the fun in hoarding? it seems like such an isolated and incomplete dining experience. luckily most of my friends are sharers.

great place. awesome pittu. didn't try the hoppers but looks like a winner.

ivo & lulu is hands down the most aggravating dining experience i've had in nyc, possibly in any city.

love gahm mi oak's sul long tang. they have the best kimchi and kkakdugi (radish) in ktown. i always thought it was less sweet than the rest on 32nd. modum bossam (oysters, pork belly, lettuce), soondae (blood sausage), brisket, tongue and tripe are excellent as well. liver, not so much.

yes, for parties of 6+ or at upscale restaurants where a no show has an impact on their margins and screws up their reservation system. no, for 4 top or less at a place that allows walk-ins and isn't perpetually booked. regardless of a no-show fee, diners should always notify the restaurant if they're no longer able to make it. i also doubt too many restaurants besides per se could get away with a $175 fee with a 3-day cancellation policy.