Winter isn’t going anywhere. Forget what Staten Island Chuck or Punxsutawney Phil have to say about the forecast. Real winter has settled in, and there are still several more frigid weeks ahead of us. Sure, layers help. So do wool socks. But nothing fights the chill like a warmly lit room, a glass of something … Read more
259 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014 Lume landed in the former Extra Virgin digs as one of the latest offerings for Italian fare (with some French twists) in the West Village. From the same team as the nearby St Tropez wine bar, Lume reflects its name, which means “light” in Italian, with a … Read more
February may be the shortest month, but that doesn’t mean it gets forgotten when it comes to high-profile restaurant openings. In fact, even though it’s the second month of the year, many of the season’s most anticipated spots have waited until now to fling open their doors. But perhaps this approach makes more sense than … Read more
Max Coen at Dorian, his award-winning Notting Hill bistro. Dorian Before opening modern British restaurant Dorian, Max Coen already had an impressive resume, including stints at Frantzén and Ikoyi. He came up in the fine dining scene, part of kitchens that won numerous Michelin stars, so at first, he wasn’t sure that a bistro in … Read more