Okay, it's freezing. Not just freezing -- bone chillingly bitter. We've been at our desk for hours now and still can't manage to fight off the chill from our morning commute. This kind of weather makes us crave warm, cozy comfort food -- hopefully at least one of these options is close enough to you for a quick dash out, or even better, to deliver to you. Soup: Get a warm and cozy homemade soup......

Okay, so you don't want to go out to watch the game and cooking is not an option. What can you order besides pizza? Plenty, as you already know (hey, we live in New York City, folks!). But we've found some particularly mouthwatering Super Bowl delivery specials, many of which involve pork. Mmmm . . . pork. Momofuku will deliver their glorious bo ssam -- a whole pork shoulder cooked to tender perfection. It comes......

This year's Zagat NYC guide is out on the streets today. The familiar burgundy book is still a staple to many searching for the top food in the city, although many argue that the voting process leads to inconsistent results. That said, here are the numbers, the highlights, and the rest:This year's edition covers 2069 restaurants and compiles results from over 34,000 surveys. Gordon Ramsay knocks one over the fence with the top newcomer, earning......

Some folks were mighty disappointed when a Daisy May's BBQ cart on Park Avenue and 52nd Street turned out to be a tease. According to Midtown Lunch, the cart was set up outside the Seagram Building for the filming of the next Adam Sandler movie, You Don't Mess With Zohan. The Hollywood Reporter says You Don't Mess With Zohan was written by Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Robert Smigel and it "follows the exploits of......

If you happened to miss it this week, you should take a good look at Peter Meehan's exploration of New York barbecue. Aside from giving us enough 'cue porn to make meat lovers swoon and vegetarians squirm, Meehan provides a thorough overview of the barbecue landscape, including spots in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Wingdale, just a short ways upstate (sorry, Staten Island). He gives a special nod to Daisy May's BBQ, calling......

October 7: Beer on the Pier Drink up at the third annual Beer on the Pier, where you'll find brews from around the corner as well as from around the world. Spanky's BBQ will be offering food (not included in the ticket price), and $43.50 will get you a bottomless cup. Pier 94, 55th St at West Side Hwy. Two shifts: noon–4pm, 6–10pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit beeronthepier.com. October 10: Eat......

September 7: Sake Tasting Oer thirty Japanese brewers will offer over 100 different types of sake, shochu, and wine previously unavailable in the US for a public tasting. Nibble on hors d'oeures as you speak to the brewers themselves to learn more about individual types of sake. Please call 212.647.9196 or email finfo@enjb.com for more information or to purchase tickets. $40 plus tax. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, En Japanese Braserie, 435 Hudson St. September......

- Boy, do we love happy hour. And we particularly like happy hour at Lure Fishbar. Why? Not only does it mean cheap drinks ($3 Corona, Kirin Light, and Brooklyn Lager, $4 wines by the glass and $5 cocktails), but it means cheap snacks, and not just mixed nuts. Lure serves up $1 Blue Point Oysters and Littleneck Clams, and offers 50% off the bar snacks menu, which features some incredibly tasty treats. Mon-Fri,......

Bruni no-stars Mr. Chow Tribeca. Calls most of the food "mediocre," and says, "Once you've visited Mr. Chow Tribeca, you will appreciate your favorite neighborhood Chinese takeout place like never before." Adam Platt wasn't much impressed, either. And after last week's misstep, the Eater oddsmakers are back on track and call it right. Also in the Times, Peter Meehan goes for the roasted half-pig at Daisy May's BBQ U.S.A., says "If you prefer not to......

- Jean Georges still gets four stars, even from Bruni: "Eating is seldom this absorbing, this bracing." - Daisy May's now has seats and they're serving roast pigs. Pork-o-riffic! [via NYT] - The James Beard Society emerges from the rubble of their scandal with a new president, Susan Ungaro, who served as editor-in-chief of Family Circle from 1994 to 2005. - Degustation may be small, but it's worth 392 progeniturillian stars from Augieland.......

Aug 28: Blues, Barbecue and Fireworks BBQ NYC, which is on Saturday, is already sold out, but you can still get your ribs on at the Sixth Annual Blues, Barbecue and Fireworks on Sunday. This year's participants include Daisy May’s BBQ U.S.A., plus relative newcomers Dinosaur Bar B Que, RIB, Smoked Barbecue, and Spanky’s BBQ. Gothamist on last year's event. August 30: Wine Tasting at Partage Free. Wine. Need we say more, really? Join one......

When Gothamist friend and barbecue champion Adam Perry Lang of Daisy May's BBQ invited us to a party, how could we say no? It had been way too long since we had last enjoyed Adam's sweet and sticky Kansas City ribs and his tender smoky brisket, not to mention that we had to hear about his latest escapades. Aside from becoming the Grand Champion at the BarbQlossal contest at the World Pork Expo in Des......

It seems like the five boroughs have gone slap happy mad for smokin', spicy barbecue. Is all of it up to snuff? Gothamist thinks not. But goodness knows, the selection has increased more than two-fold within the past year or so. New hot spots include R.U.B., Spanky's BBQ, Smoked and Bone Lick Park, among others. And, then there are the BBQ standbys like Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke, Virgil's, Brother Jimmy's, Daisy May's, Pearson's and Dallas......

Today: Danny Meyer's Shake Shack re-opens. People are all in a tizzy about this place. We have to admit, we like the burgers at the Burger Joint more, but we haven't tried the famed dogs and custard yet. It's only open from 11-4 through April, but extended hours start May 1st. Madison Square Park, Southeast Corner. April 5: Take A Bite Out of the Big Apple. This event, featuring Marco Canora of Hearth, Ed Witt......

New York Magazine has published Where to Eat Now, a dining guide for 2005, and it's already got us making lists of where we want to eat next year! And although we probably won't be able to afford per se or Masa (unless our financial circumstances change dramatically in 2005), there are plenty of options, whatever your budget or your tastes. Whether it's crudo at Bar Tonno, pizza at Franny's, chili at one of Daisy......

The New York Times reports that Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, wildly popular in Syracuse and Rochester, will be opening its Harlem outpost on December 1st. Gothamist has had the pleasure of eating in the Rochester branch and tasting their pulled pork sandwiches at Taste of New York (we actually went back for seconds!) and we have to admit we're pretty excited to see Dinosaur joining the ranks of New York's pit-smoked barbecue along with Pearson's Texas Barbecue,......

This week's NYT Dining section dove into one of Gothamist's favorite subjects: street food. The Times highlights the "Arepa Lady," who is very well known to visitors to the Chowhound message boards; Alpha hound Jim Leff has attempted to explain her magic: Nearby, others grill arepas on street carts, but they are not The Arepa Lady (look for the tiny, ageless woman with the beatific smile). They all use the same ingredients and similar grills,......

We were a little worried about the rain, and were in no mood for crowds like the ones at the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, so we headed over to Blues, BBQ and Fireworks on Pier 54 on the early side to get our meat fix for the day. Thankfully, the lines were minimal so we headed over to Daisy May's BBQ USA for our first stop -- some Kansas City Sweet and Sticky Pork......

- Check out Little Steven's International Underground Garage Festiva on Randall's Island via Coolfer's music picks - Put some BBQ in your bell at Blues, BBQ & Fireworks on Pier 54 this Sunday - much of the city's BBQ will be out in full force and our friends at Daisy May's BBQ will be there! - Catch a short on a rooftop Williamsburg with blackout inspired shorts. - And the Olympics "open" tonight. The games......

Rib lovers, rejoice! This Sunday, August 15th is the fifth annual Blues, BBQ & Fireworks, a food and music event on Pier 54, where some of the city's finest 'cuemasters will be showcasing their wares. Many of our favorites will be there, including Daisy May’s BBQ USA, Pearson’s Texas BBQ, Philly’s Smokehouse, Tennessee Mountain, and Virgil’s Real BBQ. We'll see you there -- we'll be the ones with barbecue sauce slathered all over our faces......

Daisy May's BBQ turned one yesterday, and chef Adam Perry Lang plans to celebrate this Wednesday with champagne and by taking down the "grand opening" banner -- guess it's time, huh? Adam has grand plans for Daisy May's second year, including offering a football tailgating special this fall. We're keeping our fingers crossed that his plans include some in-store seating, but in the meantime, we're happy to feast on Daisy May's chicken, ribs, sandwiches......

Today Gothamist Weather introduces a semi-regular (i.e. when we remember to do it) feature in which we compare the various forecasts for our area. Since we are easily confused we'll keep this simple and just look at one element of the forecast. In honor of our hot, humid weather here are today's predicted maximum temperatures: National Weather Service (NWS) – 90 (redistributed by Fox 5, WB 11, and Weather Underground) NWS Model Output Statistics –......

New York Magazine published its annual Cheap Eats list, highlighting restaurants under $25. Start at the top and work your way down the list, and don't forget to stop at Gothamist favorites -- 'inoteca, Bao Noodles, and Alta. Although they're not on the list, Daisy May's BBQ chili carts are featured prominently in the article -- apparently we can look forward to a few new locations before the year's end. Their companion article features favorite......

Gawker walked away as the Reader's Choice for Best New York Blog, while Gothamist was runner-up. Since our second-best company includes Best Not-Runners-Up: Pastis and Nobu (Best Not-New-Scene; Winner: Balthazar) and Il Mulino (Best Italian; Winner: Babbo), Piano's (Best New Nightclub; Winner Crobar), and Jean-Louis David (Best Haircut Under $50; Winner: Astor Place), we're chuffed (adjective meaning only...usually). Thanks to everyone for their support. Read more Readers' Picks and see who and what New York......

This story of the survivial of the fittest on Santa Cruz Island caught our eye (okay, it was the cute picture of the fox): The Times discusses how golden eagles, feral pigs, and little native foxes are fighting to survive, with the little native foxes now endangered. Eagles had eaten fish, the foxes ate rodents, all was good, until pigs were introduced (by humans!) which then attracted the eagles... In the 1990's, some pairs of......

New York magazine has an excellent guide for places to go this Sunday to watch the Super Bowl (you can smoke at Play in Elmhurst, Scruffy Duffy's has 12 plasma TVs). NY also has the top places to get the best buffalo wings (made of chicken, of course...or unchicken) - City Bakery, Blue Smoke, and Kate's Joint are some restaurants that make the cut. Or you can make your own wings using some recipes from......

In his continuing campaign to bring good eats at good value to New Yorkers, chef Adam Perry Lang of Daisy May's BBQ has launched a fleet of chili carts. Currently two of the planned six are out selling, as the Times' describes, "bowls o' red": 12-ounce cup with a flour tortilla and a garnish of shredded cheese and sour cream, all for $6...made with cubes of beef in a forcefully warming sauce that blends......

You can tell a lot about a year by seeing which posts were popular, and from Gothamist's standpoint, it's been a banner year for our readers who are perverts or nerds (we're hoping the loyal readers are both). Here are a few of our most popular posts: Thoughts on the Matrix Reloaded; 100 Best Songs; when we pretended to know all about friendster messages; Paris Hilton sex tapes and her SNL appearance; Nicole Richie's racial......

Our favorite local BBQ mastermind, Adam Perry Lang of Daisy May's, is profiled today in the Times Dining section. Alex Witchel looks at his work not only at Daisy May's but also at Robert's Steakhouse, the delicious and well-received steak joint at the Penthouse Executive Club (read: club where executives are entertained by exotic dancers), perhaps the first meat market where you can eat meat, plus his culinary credentials gathered from NY (Daniel Boulud,......

Daisy May's BBQ
Where there's BBQ, Gothamist will try to eat it. This time, we go to Hell's Kitchen.
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