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Last night, Lady Gaga gagged the Grammys by dropping “Abracadabra,” the latest single in her upcoming album, Mayhem. The dark and clubby song gave nods to Fame Monster and Artpop, suggesting that Gaga's eighth studio album will contain elements of the classic, deranged Gaga we first fell in love with in the early 2010s. If you're going to be in New...

The displays and the aromas in the market on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, New York are intoxicating. The air is redolent with garlic, fresh basil and the sweet smell of sausage and peppers. Colorful deli stands are filled with plump focaccia breads, ready to serve as the pillowy base for layers of provolone, prosciutto, hot peppers and breaded eggpl...

Located in the charismatic James Hotel, Scarpetta holds court as one of Manhattan’s most reliable Italian restaurants, shouldering plenty of acclaim despite consistent competition from the likes of Torissi and the great Emilio’s Ballato. The restaurant opened in 2008 in the Meatpacking District to instant acclaim, glowing from a three-star review i...

Roman cuisine seems to be having its moment in New York with new trattorias and older restaurants all featuring dishes like cacio e pepe, penne all’amatriciana and spaghetti alla carbonara, made with varying degrees of success and authenticity. Yet for ten years now one of the most exemplary of chefs, Antonio Morichini, has been doing all these dis...

Some people love a daily coffee and a buttery croissant. Others love an aperitivo—the Italian tradition of enjoying drinks and snacks before dinner. Still others love a glass of red wine and an Italian supper. Who says one restaurant can’t have all three? Italian culture is being infused into more and more cafés in New York City, as they begin to t...

The Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino is starting again from the United States, flying to New York on February 4th for the stars and stripes edition of Benvenuto Brunello. The appointment with the new 2020 vintage and the 2019 Riserva of the prince of Tuscan reds is on Fortieth Street, where at the GH on the Park in Manhattan 34 producers w...

Sweetheart Corner, at the intersection of Route 11 and Taft Road in North Syracuse, is arguably one of the most iconic intersections in the greater Syracuse area. Yet one of the restaurants at that corner seems to be easily forgotten. It doesn’t help that for two years rumors circulated of the restaurant closing to be replaced by a Chick-Fil-A, or...

Mauro Lusardi jokes about writing a book titled “Fifty Years Behind Bars” - a witty nod to his decades in the restaurant business alongside his brother Luigi. The two co-founders of the Lusardi restaurant empire have spent nearly half a century crafting a culinary legacy that spans generations. It all started with a leap of faith from Parma, Italy...

Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine is now open in Duanesburg. The eatery opened for business on Monday, January 13. The restaurant is owned by Wendy Cookingham and Doug DeMarco. DeMarco also owns DeMarco’s Pizza in Scotia. Cookingham said Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine is named after one of her best friends who passed away from cancer. Tarassa’...

More often than not those trekking through Grand Central are doing so at a clip, racing to catch a train or eagerly waiting for one. Nevertheless, there are numerous places within the iconic walls of the terminal that make it a destination all its own. Beyond the celestial ceiling, the iconic clock, the mysterious catwalk, or the century’s old smok...

There’s an unusual atmosphere in New York over the past two months. Between the arrest of Luigi Mangione, yet another school shooting in Wisconsin, and the looming Trump tariffs, the holiday spirit feels somewhat subdued this year. Helping to lift spirits was The Los Angeles Times, which highlighted Gustiamo in its “Tasting Notes” column, describin...

Looking for somewhere chic and delicious to eat in New York City? Head over to L'Amico, which is approaching its 10-year anniversary in the NoMad neighborhood, known for its prime location and tasty food. “At L’Amico quality comes first. There are a lot of things that have been keeping L’Amico thriving for what will soon be ten years and one of the...