New York Gossip Gal | by Roz

Beatles music legend Sir Paul McCartney sat down for dinner at NYC’s newly renovated Benihana restaurant this past weekend at 47 West 56th Street. McCartney and his three guests stayed true to his vegetarian proclivity, noshing on a hibachi meal of spicy tofu steak, accompanied by cucumber rolls, and Benihana’s signature “Garden Delight” dish – [...]

Famed Top Chef Master Marcus Samuelsson who I remember from back in the day from high–end Aquavit, opened Red Rooster in the heart of Harlem and it’s a great big hit. You can smell the passion coming from the American & Southern Soul Food kitchen in the modern, casual and chic restaurant serving delicious and [...]

I yet to walk into Nolita’s mucha fabulosa Rubirosa and find an empty table. Probably because this Italian pizzeria gem, always cramped, crowded and cozy, is not only rich in history, but in flavor. Everything on the menu is perfect from the 50 year old pizza recipe, homemade pastas, authentic salads, and table bread. And [...]

An ode to her late aunt, Lady Gaga’s family is opening a new Italian restaurant called ‘Joanne’ on the West Side, and they are now taking reservations. A collaboration between her dad Joe Germanotta and star chef Art Smith, who already owns a few restaurants out of state, is a top chef master and has [...]

Viktor & Spoils, a cool, quaint, sexy and intimate taqueria & tequila bar located in the Hotel Rivington right next door to the already muy caliente CO-OP Food & Drink, is where you need to be. Tasty Mexican bites, margaritas, insane tequila selection in a bar/lounge atmosphere with DJ ready to get the ringside dance [...]

The band behind such iconic hits as ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and ‘Free Bird’ is the inspiration for the innovative new restaurant concept, Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. The rock n’ roll inspired venue will feature classic hits, signature sips, and the best down home Texas-style BBQ to be found on [...]

Word on the street is that new eatery ‘The Meatball Factory’ at 14th Street & 2nd Ave opened by Top Chef Season One Finalist Dave Martin is really good and looks to give the quickly moving ‘Meatball Shop’ a run for its money. Many ball choices and sauces to go with them plus pizzas, salads, [...]

Quaint and rustic, romantic and casual, quiet Mediterranean cuisine hot spot IL Buco where even Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Justin Theroux found time to dine months back, is proud to announce the opening of its new sister establishment, IL Buco Alimentari & Vineria, at 53 Great Jones between Bowery and Lafayette. The New Market and [...]

Back in the day, Florent was the place to be and be scene or seen for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and especially late night eats after a wicked night out. Then it was reborn twice but never caught on. Now, trying again will be the peeps from The Mulberry Project staying with a similar theme [...]

Shake Shack is coming to Westbury, Long Island late next year. The modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its delicious all-natural burgers, hot dogs, seasonal frozen custard, beer, wine and more, will be built from the ground up within an upcoming development in the heart of Nassau County at 900 Old Country Road (just [...]