Today happens to be Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, traditionally the Christian calendar day preceding Lent. The secret forces of starch have essentially rendered this religious holiday into something called Pancake Day, however, which has since snowballed into Pancake Month: a thirty day flapjack frenzy created by a deeply sinister two man consortium of sinister maple tree tappers (one is a ventriloquist). Don’t believe Metromix when they tell you Aunt Jemima had nothing to do with this, too. more ›

Gothamist loves indulging in weekend brunch just as much as the next person, but the hour long lines that linger outside downtown favorites like Clinton Street Baking Co. and Prune, can drive even enthusiasts away. Head up Avenue B and you'll find yourself at Rue B, where an all-inclusive $10 covers a breakfast cocktail, endless cup of coffee, and generously sized entree, served without the rush of those scowling at you from the long line awaiting outside. "Eggs Corleone," a house variation of eggs benedict, is served atop sheer slices of prosciutto with slightly sweet blood orange hollandaise. Rosemary speckled hash browns accompany, though this can be replaced with a mixed green salad at one's request. Another entree pairs lightly grilled asparagus with freshly shaved parmagiano, two eggs cooked to order, and two thick wedges of toasted Italian bread. For those with a sweet tooth, vanilla french toast comes with a side of bacon (and for $2 more, two eggs), and fresh fruit pancakes arrive three-to-a-plate. With variations on reliable favorites, like fried eggs with truffle oil, and overstuffed omelettes filled with a smattering of meat, cheese, and vegetable fillings, Rue B offers both a satisfying menu and a leisurely weekend crowd happy to savor each bite. more ›

Any restaurant whose URL reads greatbiscuits.com is worthy of review and Gothamist is happy to report that the Clinton Street Baking Co. does, in fact, have great biscuits. A plate of five buttermilk mini biscuits, served in lieu of rolls at the start of the meal is part of the rave-reviewed Lower East Side locale’s recently expanded dinner menu. more ›

Restaurants include: 71 Clinton Fresh Food, AKA Café, Alias Restaurant, Apizz, Azul, Bao III, Carnevale, Chubo, Clinton Street Baking Co. & Restaurant, Dish, Doughnut Plant, First, General Store, ‘Inoteca, Industry (food), Lavagna, Le Tableau, Le Zoccole, Mojo, Natchez, Oliva, Orologio, Paladar, Petrosino, Prune, Public, Pylos, Rice, Starfoods, Suba, Tenement, Verlaine, Veselka, WD50. more ›