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 [...]

IHOP is gearing up for National Pancake Day on February 28, a nationwide fundraiser that will benefit Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities. Guests at the family-friendly restaurant will be offered a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes and then invited to make a donation. There’s also a “Stacks for Good Acts,” online contest [...]

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 [...]

New Year’s Eve 2012 If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in New York City here are some suggestions of where to go. Casual, fancy, dinner & dancing, live music shows. There’s something for everyone. Brasserie Beaumarchais Beaumarchais cordially invites you for a super exclusive, ultra chic dinner party to bring in 2012 on Saturday, December [...]

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 [...]

In response to Occupy Wall Street, HOOTERS girls have launched their own campaign called ‘Occupy Hooters’ New York City. Maybe Occupy Wall Streeter’s New York City need a break and should head on over to Hooters and grab some wings?

Manhattan’s Lower East Side continues to be the see and be-scene place, and seven month old CO-OP Food & Drink located in the Hotel on Rivington is proof even more. Why go? The food & drink, décor, service, music and of course the vibe. Not to mention the seafood inspired menu specializing in yummy sushi [...]