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Chez Josephine in Manhattan

I love this place. The second you walk in, you’re greeted by a friendly host. The room is luxurious, with velvet draperies, a sparkling chandelier and a grand piano in the back. And it always has a player. Irene and […]

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More Ramen at Ippudo

Another excellent pre-theater meal at Ippudo Westside. At the table this evening are Boo, Kelli and Boo’s friend Stacia. We shared four apps and two bowls of ramen. All terrific. Scallops with mango and jalapeno: Eel with cucumber: Pickles: Tempura […]

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Ippudo: All Specials Dinner

OK, I’ve now been to Ippudo enough times to go completely off-menu. We ordered all three of the special appetizers, and all were top-notch. Turkey buns: Octopus: And clams. All fantatsic.   Related posts: Back at Ippudo Already! Ippudo Midtown: […]

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Back at Ippudo, With Karen!

Heading to a Broadway show with an out-of-towner? Only one place to go these days: Ippudo. SCF fans will recognize most dishes here (previous Ippudo coverage here and here), so we’ll just go with a visual post this time. But […]

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Back at Ippudo Already!

Another Broadway night, and there was only one question: pizza or ramen? Don Antonio and Ippudo have become our absolute favorite places to go pre-theater. I wonder if we’ll ever go to Pigalle again? Boo’s sazerac: Pomm Choi: Chicken wings […]

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Pre-Theater Dining at Casellula in Midtown

Casellula, a cozy little wine and cheese bar, really is an oasis in midtown for pre-theater dining, especially if you’re heading to a theater that’s a little north of Times Square. I’ve covered Casellula several times already, so I won’t […]

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Pre-Theater at Brasserie Athenee

This is not a food recommendation. But if you’re going to the theater, and you just want a quick drink and a little something to hold you over, Brasserie Athenee is a pretty darn convenient spot. There is a nice […]

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Dinner at Danji in Midtown

Gastropub? Sounds great. Korean? Sounds great. Small plates? Yes, sounds great. All three, in the same restaurant? Sounds really great. And it was — sometimes. Like now: Spicy yellowtail sashimi, cho jang, jalapeno And now: Bo ssam: braised pork belly, […]

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Cocktails at The Lambs Club

After taking in the matinee performance of The Scottsboro Boys, we headed over to the swanky new — but very old looking — Lambs Club. It’s like the Art Deco lounge of your dreams. You’re living in a 1930s movie. […]