- We can't even begin to tell you how excited that Michal Psilakis' gnudi recipe was featured in January's Bon Appetit, which arrived in our mailbox last night. We've been to dona a handful of times, and have been compelled to order it each time. The gnudi themselves are pillowy and light, while the earthiness of the truffle and mushroom-infused sauce is a perfect match for the sage and crisp pancetta. We can't wait to try it at home! more ›

For expat Southerners in the city, good fried chicken is something of a holy grail. There are a few decent contenders—Mama's Food Shop and Maroons, for example. But too often Southern cuisine is treated dismissively, as slop only to be mass produced. Now at last, a chef with a fine sensibility is doing it right. Dirty Bird is a new takeout spot specializing in fried chicken, and the verdict is in: This is the real deal. In the kitchen is Allison Vines-Rushing, a Louisiana native and a recipient of a James Beard award for rising chef. Formerly at Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, she is now bringing it to the people at this tiny storefront. Sound familiar, Danny Meyer? We could have another Shake Shack on our hands. more ›

The food world can be a rough place. Restaurants and markets come and go with the blink of an eye -- your favorite place can be there one minute and belly up the next. This week, we've got good news and bad news, take your pick. more ›

New York Metro rounds up some restaurants where you can warm up in front of the fire when it gets cold and snowy outside, including Per Se (if you can snag a reservation), and Savoy (the cheeseburgers there are divine, by the way). We'd like to add a few to the mix, including the delightful and cozy Applewood in Park Slope (get the butter-poached lobster), the back room in the Art Bar (for drinks), and the quaint Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar (although we haven't been there since Maxime Bilet took over the helm from Allison Vines-Rushing). Other fireplace suggestions? more ›

Bon Appetit's 11th Annual Restaurant Issue showcases several of Gothamist's favorite New York restaurants: Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, Casa Mono, 'inoteca, Pampano, Per Se, The Flatiron Lounge, and Chikalicious. more ›

What small restaurant do you like? more ›

The readers at sushi NYC love Jewel Bako. And the Lambs' other restaurant, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, is a great place for some oysters and drinks or for a decadent tasting menu. more ›

Congratulations to the winners and nominees! Here's hoping Gothamist makes our to some of those fine establishments for at least a $20.04 meal, if offered. more ›

Revel in our new sports coverage from tien! And Gothamist captured the Elephant Walk Wednesday night. Plus, the week in full. more ›

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A good way to start an evening: Meet a friend at Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, which is handsomely decorated in a dear carriage house. Kick back with some Kir Royales or some other apertif. Enjoy the quail egg with creme fraiche and black bread with jalapeno cheese spread. Then have Oysters Eight Ways. And Oysters Rockefeller Deconstructed. More cocktails. Then the Shrimp Cocktail. And fresh scallops. Waddle to the street happy. more ›