All stories about "Debbie Lee"
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta•
Straits: Bay Area chef Chris Yeo teams up with Ludacris to open an East Coast branch of his sophisticated Asian fusion restaurant.
Boston
• Orinoco: South End Venezuelan restaurant opens a new location in Brookline Village.
Chicago
• Angels & Mariachis: A two-story taqueria and "rock cantina" opened on Monday in the East Village.
• Veerasway: New restaurant in the Warehouse District offers Indian small plates by chef Angela Lee.
• Zed 451: New River North restaurant served global fare made with seasonal market products.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta
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Se'Vauge: A new Cajun Creole restaurant opens in Roswell.
Boston
• Leokadia: A new South End shop carries exclusive shoe collections, jewelry and accessories.
• Scampo: Local culinary star Lydia Shire opens a fine-dining Italian restaurant inside the Liberty Hotel.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta
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Holeman & Finch Public House: Buckhead restaurant serves dressed-up comfort grub in a communal setting.
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White Elephant: New East Point restaurant combines genuine Thai cuisine with slick decor and sexy cocktails.
Boston
• Atelier: A new Back Bay salon has just three coveted seats for haircuts with stylist Dean Mellen.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Boston
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Oak: This boutique is a showcase for crafty locals, who hand produce everything from lingerie to iPod cases.
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X-Hale Boutique: New boutique in Newton stocks contemporary womenswear labels like Autumn Cashmere and True Religion.
Chicago
• A Cooler Planet: This eco-lifestyle store stocks all things green: housewares, fashions, and even compost supplies.
• Cinners: A new destination for drinks also specializes in Cincinnati Chili -- a dish that words just don't do justice to.
• Veggie Bite: New takeout joint serves classic fast food designed for vegans.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta
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Bliss Spa: A 4,000 square foot spa, which includes a retail beauty boutique and the brand's famous brownie buffet, opens at the W Hotel in Midtown.
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Korean Catering House: With Korean signage, the English name of this new Duluth restaurant is actually yet-to-be determined.
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Tierra Salon: A new men's salon offers services for all budgets, from $15 haircuts to $140 hot stone massages.
Boston
• Aroa Fine Chocolate: This South End chocolate shop satisfies sweet teeth with bonbons, plated desserts and seven types of hot chocolate.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Atlanta
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Spice Market: Jean Georges Vongerichten takes his high-end street food restaurant, with its exotic decor and pan-Asian menu, down south.
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The Social House: New restaurant is only open for breakfast and weekend brunch; menu features classic comfort food.
Dallas
• Ra Sushi: Sushi and Asian fusion restaurant chain opens a new location in Plano at The Shops at Legacy.
Las Vegas
• Starlight Tattoo: Celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth, who has worked on Snoop Dogg and Nikki Sixx, opens a new, late-night tattoo parlor at Mandalay Bay.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta
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El Tesoro: A modern cantina, serving street tacos and tequila, opens in Decatur.
Boston
• 606 Congress: A New American restaurant with a seafood-heavy menu is now open inside the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.
Chicago
• Berry Chill: This frozen yogurt shop opened last week, beating the arrival of a Pinkberry.
• Drew's Eatery: Catering to eco-conscious diners, this new café is entirely green -- from its organic food to its biodegradable serveware.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Badrutt's Place , Miami.
Boston
• 40 South Street: The former vintage men's boutique Gumshoe re-opens with a new name and new section for the ladies.
Chicago
• Natalino's: A 75-seat, classic Italian-American restaurant is now open in West Town.
• Mercat a la Planxa: New Michigan Ave. restaurant serves tapas -i including ones with Spain's famed jamon Iberico -- and Catalan-inspired cocktails.
• Rockstar Dogs: Minor Threat photos, stripper poles, and a flatscreen TV airing music videos are just a few bonuses at this East Village hot dog joint.
Dallas
• Stoneleigh Hotel : After a 14-month-long, $36 million renovation, The Stoneleigh now features luxury Art Deco-inspired décor, a full-service spa, and Bolla restaurant.
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Top Chef Guide to NYC Restaurants
Foodies and Bravo TV addicts, set your Tivos - - tonight marks the fourth season of Top Chef. In their quest for $100,000 and a precious fifteen minutes of fame, 16 cooks will suffer a series of absurd challenges and surrender to the whims of Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and a rotating host of guest judges. Last week we had a look at Chicago sites important for the new season, but as the premiere approaches the real question is: who's going to win? All three previous winners have done time in New York kitchens, so I'd put my money on one of the six hopefuls from our town this season. Ahead is a map of where to sample the work of Top Chef contestants past and present. The industry is fickle and cooks come and go, so we've only picked restaurants that contestants currently call home. Additions and updates are welcome in the comments.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Boston
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Hudson: Sophisticated home furnishings store opens a second location -- now in Wellesley. Its eclectic stock includes cowhide rugs, chandeliers, and vintage accessories.
Chicago
• GuiseChic: Part boutique, part salon, this new Lincoln Park shop caters to both men and women; the only prerequisite is good taste (stock includes Helmut Lang and Earnest Sewn).
Dallas
• Duncan Quinn: Stylish, handmade menswear from New York via London is now available in Victory Park.
London
• Few and Far: New girly-girl retail paradise by Priscilla Carluccio (Terence Conran's sister) stocks limited edition jewelry, clothing, gifts, and even chocolate cake by the slice.
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Hyphenated Chinese Restaurants of NYC
This week marks the release of Jennifer 8. Lee's first book, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles. On a mission to uncover a number of mysteries, The New York Times' Metro reporter and Gawker object of obsession flies around the world (Peru, Mauritius, Dubai) in search of enlightening meals and stories about Chinese cuisine. New Yorkers who share Lee's curiosity, but lack her book advance to cover the airfare, only need a Metrocard to get the job done.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta
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Stella: Attention pizza lovers with a macabre streak: new Grant Park trattoria features simple Italian fare and patio dining with views of Oakland cemetery.
Boston
• Citrio: Newton Highlands catering company opens a café and provisions shop for gourmands.
• Privus: The owner of Irish pub Kells branches out with a Japanese sushi restaurant in Allston.
Bhutan
• Taj Tashi: Now open in Timphu, the Taj features 66 suites with a Bhutanese restaurant, spa, golf course.
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Friday, February 15, 2008
Celebrate Pancake Month in New York
Not to be outdone by the English tradition of Shrove Tuesday, Americans dedicate all of February to pancakes. I'm convinced that the reinvention of a Christian observance (pancakes were a common meal on the eve of Ash Wednesday) into a monthlong celebration is the work of corporate forces, namely Aunt Jemima or IHOP. Nevertheless, for those who think that Pancake Month is cause for celebration, there are plenty of alternatives to the corner diner. The given selection runs the gamut from chain restos to high-end brunch spots, but as always, additional recommendations are welcome via comments or tips.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta•
Amore: New restaurant in Plaza Midtown serves Mediterranean fare and 25 types of pizzas from its wood-burning oven; a separate lounge and bar space accommodates a late-night crowd.
Boston•
Vee Vee: 20-seat Jamaica Plain bistro focuses on seafood and vegetarian-friendly food with a selection of craft beers to wash it all down.
Chicago•
Sixteen: Enjoy views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River from a 16th-floor fine dining restaurant inside the new Trump Tower.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Chicago•
Trump International Hotel & Tower: 339 suites boast 500-thread-count-sheets, gas fireplaces, and state of the art kitchens; special opening rates start at $355/night.
Liverpool•
Hard Days Night Hotel: A Beatles-themed hotel opened Friday; rooms range from $340 to $1,300 for a special John Lennon penthouse suite.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Fondue a Deux in New York
Valentine's Day is approaching, and if you're half of a couple without dinner plans, it's time to hustle. With most places booked for the night weeks in advance, what options are left? Between the holiday, the cold weather, and recently uncovering my mother's old fondue pot in the back of a cupboard, I'd say a Swiss revival is in order. Depending on your age, fondue can either be nauseatingly kitschy or fun. Either way, look at it objectively: it's melted cheese and booze, a combination that's hardly unpalatable. Romantic repast or cheesy (pun!) throwback to the 1970s? You decide. Further suggestions welcome as always, in the comments or tips.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Boston•
Grand: New shop for home furnishings, apparel, and gifts now open in Somerville.
Las Vegas•
Ago: This new Tuscan restaurant, backed by Robert DeNiro, is now open at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
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Hawaiian Tropic Zone: Another addition to the new Hard Rock, this bar/restaurant/club had a grand opening party this weekend.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Nolita's Best Jewelry Shopping
If you think jewelry appreciation is reserved for blue-blooded grandmas and cubic zirconia-loving QVC addicts, consider Nolita. Clotheshorses can't traipse around the area without bumping into a shop full of bright, shiny things every few feet. Thankfully, whether you're in search of fine or costume jewelry, you won't find anything here that screams of Fortunoff or the Diamond District. After all, designers without flair usually won't survive here.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Dining in New York's Koreatown
In the New York Times' first-ever review of a Korean restaurant, former critic Ruth Reichl asked, "Why hasn't Korean food become more popular in New York City?" The finger was pointed at menus, which were deemed too hard for American diners to navigate. Almost fifteen years after posing the question, Korean cuisine has a gained a higher profile, but menus remain as encyclopedic and overwhelming as ever. English translations have been added but rarely help (at least there's no pretense in "gelatin of cow knee"), pointing to pictures on the menu is a crapshoot, and innocuous offerings like mediocre sushi and barbecue can become tiring after your first trip.
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Latest & Greatest
Atlanta•
Addiction: Paul & Joe frocks, Taschen art books, and Badgley Mischka eyewear are among the hard-to-find treasures stocked at this new boutique.
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Runway: New Pharr Plaza boutique stocks clothes and accessories by LaRok, Eugenia Kim, and Jeffrey Campbell.
Chicago•
Candyality: New Lakeview candy shop sells new and old school treats for those seeking a sugar rush.
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Risque Cafe: Smokehouse featuring an extensive barbecue menu and 220+ American beers to match now open in Lakeview.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Latest & Greatest
Atlanta- Café Circa: New restaurant featuring island-inspired fare and live performances opens downtown.
- Cuerno: New midtown restaurant by the owners of neighboring Beleza serves food and drink with a Spanish flair.
Boston•
Pie Bakery and Cafe: Pastry shop in Newton Center welcomes patrons with sweets, open kitchen views, and free wifi.
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Eating Lardo in Manhattan
Extreme eating is my kind of sport, but chewing on pure pig fat raises concern for my arteries. Christening it "lardo" certainly doesn't help matters. But as they say: everything in moderation. Invented in the Apuan Alps of Italy and popularized in New York by chefs like Mario Batali, lardo -- or cured pork fatback -- actually isn't as scary as it sounds. Once the fat is rubbed with salt and spices, shaved into paper thin slices, and served in small bites, a delicacy is born. Simplicity is best -- lacing it over a warm starch, maybe a slice of toasted bread or bowl of risotto, is all that needs to be done. Quickly achieving ubiquity on NYC restaurant menus, lardo can be sampled at most downtown spots which serve respectable Italian fare. Menus frequently change with the seasons, so any amendments or additions to the list are welcome in the comments or tips.
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