July 5, 2006
Wednesday Early Edition: Food News
Bruni two-stars Michael Symon's Parea, says "his food speaks clearly and persuasively, articulating a repositioning of Greek cuisine." Gothamist liked it when we visited, too, especially the house-cured meats.
Cuozzo visits Staghorn Steakhouse, calls it "sublime." He dismisses the current rage for artisanal steaks: "Here is increasingly scarce, USDA Prime in all its unadulterated, bloody, full-fat glory."
Also in the Post, Mandy Stadtmiller discusses the popularity of one-hit wonders in the restaurant world, like S'Mac (new in the East Village, featuring 10 varieties of mac and cheese), Dumpling Man, Hummus Place and Pommes Frites. What's your favorite restaurant one-hit wonder?




My hands down favorite is Say Cheese in Hells Kitchen. Absolutely the best Grilled Cheese sandwiches in the city. And they have really good soy cheese, which endears them to me instantly.