Veal with sweetbreads at SD26 (Photograph: Virginia Rollison)
San Domenico’s Tony May has passed the family torch to his daughter Marisa at the new SD26, writes Jay Cheshes, who awards the restaurant four stars. It’s “enormous, modern and frenetic—the opposite of its stuffy forerunner.” [TONY]
Three-star Russian chain Mari Vanna “trades in both pre- and post-Soviet kitsch,” but “you pay for the spectacle as much as for the food.” [TONY]
Beef bourguignonne at Joseph Leonard (Photo: Jolie Ruben)
Jay Cheshes visits the miniscule Joseph Leonard, the latest venture from Gabriel Stulman (Little Owl, Market Table), and gives it four out of five stars: “Its owner’s reputation…has made it more destination than pop-in canteen.” [TONY]
TONY also takes a look at Upper West Side vegan spot Peacefood Cafe, awarding it four stars and writing, “Disappointments—standard fare at most vegetarian spots—could not be found here.” [TONY]
Bushwick bar Tandem shuns “by-the-books trendiness” with its original decor and cocktails that are “keenly designed and smartly executed.” [TONY] Read more »
Allen & Delancey's strip loin with panzanella (Photo: Lizz Kuehl)
Jay Cheshes gives Allen & Delancey four out of five stars, anointing its newest chef, Ryan Skeen, a “rapidly maturing talent—his food here is far and away his most impressive to date—[it] might soon put him in the ranks of the best cooks in New York.” [TONY]
“Chef Scott Bridi…has a masterful command of [meat],” but Lot 2 would be even better if it paid “more consistent attention” to its veggies. [TONY]
The Standard Grill “is not the place I would send friends who want to study the latest contortions of the yoga masters of haute cuisine. But it is exactly where I would direct anybody who needs to recharge by plugging straight into the abundant, renewable energy source that is downtown Manhattan,” writes Pete Wells in his one-star review. [NYT] Read more »
Almond-crusted lamb medallions with date puree and Vadouvan-curry cream at Aureole (Photo: Roxana Marroquin)
Jay Cheshes visits the new location of Aureole and finds that rising-star chef Christopher Lee shares owner Charlie Palmer’s “reverence for seasonality, a knack with bold flavors and an intensely American sensibility,” awarding it four out of five stars. [TONY]
Gastropub The Clerkenwell is “funky and well-meaning enough to merit some praise”: three stars of praise, in fact. [TONY]
Wait till Wylie gets his hands on this.
Has our epic brunch package left you with a hankering for a Bloody Mary? (Lord knows it didn’t leave you wanting a free mimosa.) That savory drink—allegedly created at the King Cole Bar in Manhattan and dubbed the Red Snapper—is about to get some long-overdue attention from serious toques. In celebration of the cocktail’s 75th anniversary, the KCB will debut Snappers reimagined by chefs at restaurants like Aureole, The Spotted Pig and wd-50 (here’s hoping Wylie doesn’t freak the fuck out while preparing yours).
The menu doesn’t debut till October; until then, Buttermilk Channel’s excellent Bloody variation—The Otis, made with Jameson and stout— should do nicely.
Macarons from Aureole (Photo: Jeff Gurwin)
The following restaurants and bars are expected to open by July 1. Opening dates can vary, so be sure to call before heading out.
Aureole After a lengthy run in an Upper East Side townhouse, chef-owner Charlie Palmer’s New American pioneer is moving to sleeker environs in the recently constructed Bank of America Tower. Design star Adam Tihany has outfitted the rich interior with a dramatic spiral chandelier and a 3,500-bottle wine mezzanine, among other features. Executive chef Christopher Lee oversees the preparation of dishes for the lounge and barroom, as well as the more formal dining room’s tasting menus. Preparations include a corn soup with caviar and ancho-chili oil. NB: All checks get a 15 percent discount until September 15. 1 Bryant Park, 135 W 42nd St between Sixth Ave and Broadway (212-319-1660) Read more »
The new Aureole's dramatic bar room, topped by a glowing wine mezzanine. (Photo: Michael Anstendig)
After a 20-year run, Aureole abandoned its tony Upper East Side townhouse, relocating to Times Square’s shiny new Bank of America tower. The ultramodern yet comfortable space, designed by Adam D. Tihany, will have its soft opening at the end of the month. The Feed, among a few other foodie media, was given a guided tour by the man himself, chef-owner Charlie Palmer. It’s looking pretty dazzling—a mecca in the making? Click through for more details and the full slideshow. Read more »
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