NIX, The Only Michelin Star Vegetarian Restaurant In The US, Launches Lunch Service

Chef John Fraser and James Truman of NIX launched lunch service at this Michelin star vegetarian restaurant in January.

NIX, the only Michelin star vegetarian restaurant in the US and brainchild of James Truman and acclaimed Chef John Fraser, recently launched lunch service. The lunch menu at this Greenwich Village hot spot features dishes that are seasonal, shareable, and flavorful.

Tandoor Bread with Three Dips

The leavened bread, baked in a tandoor clay oven, is served with three different types of dips. The creamy hummus, red pepper & walnut hummus, and smoky eggplants complement the warm, soft, and chewy tandoor bread perfectly.

Roasted Sunchokes Salad

As colorful and vibrant as it is delicious, this healthy dish highlights roasted sunchokes, living greens, edible flower petals, and seeds in creamy, tofu goddess dressing.

Three Grain Stir-Fry

The Asian-inspired stir-fry is made with three different grains mixed in with ramps, chanterelle mushrooms, and avocado and topped with scallions and seaweed.

Lucky Rice Welcomes The Year Of The Rooster With An Epicurean Cocktail Feast

Guests enjoyed innovative cocktails with Asian flavors and ingredients at Lucky Rice’s Epicurean Cocktail Feast.

To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Rooster, Lucky Rice organized an elaborate Epicurean Cocktail soirée at the Bowery Hotel in Manhattan.

From 9:30pm until midnight, the 888 guests at the Epicurean Cocktail Feast enjoyed creative cocktails from eight top mixologists from some of New York’s top drinking spots, including Sanatorium, Lumos, Maharlika, The Vnyl, PS450, Macao Trading Co, Fifty Restaurant, and Extra Fancy.

All the cocktails incorporated Asian flavors and ingredients, like this gin drink topped with flower petals.

Guests also revealed their fortune with this innovative cocktail with fortune cookie.

Welcoming The Year Of The Rooster At Panda Express’s Chinese New Year Party At The MOFAD

Panda Express marks the Year of the Rooster with a campaign dedicated to sharing the delight of Chinese New Year and educating guests about the rich traditions and history of the holiday.

In advance for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 28, Panda Express - America’s favorite Chinese kitchen - teamed up with the Museum of Food and Drinks in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, invited guests to celebrate the holiday.

The event featured all the fan favorite menu items from Panda Express, such as broccoli beef, honey walnut shrimp, chow mein, and spring roll. The event also highlighted Firecracker Chicken Breast, a festive dish symbolizing the fireworks believed to ward off bad luck in Chinese culture.

In addition to the passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations, guests enjoyed chef demo from Panda Express’ director of culinary innovation and got to sample the food as it was prepared in front of them.

And what’s Chinese food if it wasn’t accompanied by fortune cookie? There was even a Fortune Cookie machine up and running as guests watched the cookies being made. They also had full access to MOFAD’s Chow exhibit, which explores the history of American Chinese food.

To cap off the night on a sweet note, guests indulged in make-your-own Fortune Cookie sundae bar featuring creamy haagen dazs ice cream and various toppings.

A Cozy Italian Restaurant In Midtown Manhattan Serves Classic Italian Cuisine

At Mozzarella & Vino, diners can enjoy a menu that reflects the simplicity of authentic Italian ingredients.

Classic Tasting

The Classic Tasting of Buffalo mozzarella, buffalo provola, and burrata is the perfect sampler to try all the delicious mozzarella. Served with cherry tomatoes, the tasting features creamy, melt-in-your-mouth burrata, smoked cheese, and fresh mozzarella.

Seafood Salad

Featuring fresh calamari, mussels, and shrimp, the seafood salad is served over organic frisee and arugula with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and parsley dressing.

Ravioli of the Day

The homemade ravioli of the day featured perfectly cooked and prepared ravioli stuffed with generous amount of creamy ricotta cheese in marinara sauce.

Lasagna of the Day

In between the layers of pasta is sweet pork sausage and mushroom in this savory, hearty oven-baked lasagna.

Slow Braised Lamb

Two pieces of tender, slow-braised lamb in red wine and organic vegetable sauce sits atop creamy mashed potatoes in this satisfying entree.

Tiramisu

The tiramisu is an absolute must. The dessert consists of layers of coffee-soaked cake and mascarpone cream topped with cocoa dust and served with a dollop of dark chocolate and white sauces.

Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake

Having the texture and density of brownie, the rich dark chocolate and almond cake with powder sugar on top is served with a scoop of creamy pistachio gelato.

Upscale Restaurant TBar Steak & Lounge On The UES Of NYC Delights Savory And Sweet Tastes

Nestled in NYC’s Upper East Side neighborhood, TBar Steak & Lounge is an upscale American restaurant featuring a delicious savory menu that consists of steak, seafood, and burger, as well as mouthwatering dessert menu of sundaes and apple cobbler.

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

The fresh yellowfin tuna is seasoned with soy, ginger, and sesame oil and topped with crispy chips, a side of frisee salad, and toasted baguette.

Pizza Margherita

Simple yet perfectly executed, the Pizza Margherita features super thin and crispy dough topped with copious amount of cheese and tomato sauce.

Guacamole

Perfect for sharing, the guacamole at TBar includes chunks of fresh avocado, cilantro, tomato, and onions with a kick of spice. The guacamole is served with a side of chips and crudites of celery and carrot sticks.

Aged NY Strip

The certified Black Angus Aged NY Strip is seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, and comes with three different sauces: bearnaise, poivre, or steak sauce. The steak is lean, tender, and juicy all at the same time with crusty exterior full of flavors.

Crusted Tuna

The tuna - raw in the center and cooked on the outside, is crusted with a medley of sesame seeds. The tuna is served over a bed of seaweed salad and soy sauce with pickled radish in the center.

Crispy Long Island Duck

Sitting on top of sweet potato mash and orange glaze are two pieces of juicy, tender duck legs with perfectly crispy skin.

Strawberry Sundae

This dessert is every strawberry lover’s dream. Creamy strawberry ice cream is sandwiched in between moist shortcake and served with fresh strawberries, meringue, and whipped cream.

Warm Apple Crisp

The warm apple cobbler featuring sweet, crispy granny smith apple pieces and crusts is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce.

The Charming Grand Tier Restaurant At The Metropolitan Opera Offers Phenomenal Sunday Brunch Service

The Metropolitan Opera House began offering brunch service at the Grand Tier Restaurant in December - don’t miss out on this amazing experience, which also includes a recital by a member of the Met’s acclaimed Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

Crab Cake

The crab cake, made with lump crab meats, has crispy exterior and it topped with creamy, charred corn remoulade and micro greens. The crab cake sits on top of rich corn emulsion drizzled with basil oil.

Cauliflower Veloute

The rich, hearty cauliflower veloute is poured at table side over a bowl of crunchy croutons, microgreen, and fish roe. The veloute is the perfect way to warm your heart on a cold winter days.

Whipped Ricotta & Figs

Perfect for sharing, this item highlights creamy, whipped ricotta and figs topped with housemade duck prosciutto with Anson Mills farro, 12-year balsamic, and olive oil.

Classic Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon lovers, rejoice! The Classic Smoked Salmon plate features all the essential accoutrements (creme fraiche, egg yolk, egg whites, onions, radish, capers, radicchio) to highlight the thinly sliced, perfectly smoked pieces of salmon with housemade rye-sesame crisp.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Made with Carnaroli rice, the Wild Mushroom Risotto is cooked in rich porcini broth with truffle butter, and topped with microgreens, pepper, and sprinkles of Taleggio cheese.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

A generous stack of fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes are topped with a dust of powdered sugar, huckleberry compote, and ricotta with lemon zest for the perfect sweet layer to your brunch.

Chocolate Mousse Cake

The dense and rich dark chocolate mousse with peanut nougatine in the center is served with salted caramel cream and candied peanuts.

Baked Alaska

Covered in smooth toasted meringue, the Baked Alaska is a double play between creamy vanilla ice cream and raspberry sorbet with angel food cake and lemon creme anglaise as the base.

Trendy Italian Restaurant In SoHo With French Riviera Ambiance Hits The Spot

Nestled in NYC’s trendy SoHo neighborhood, Mamo Restaurant offers chic French Riviera vibes with Italian classics that range from pasta to pizza.

Peperoni Dolci Grigliati Con Farcia Al Tonno

The thinly sliced, grilled red and yellow peppers are stuffed with generous amount of tuna salad. The stuffed peppers are rolled into bite-sized pieces and served over a bed of greens.

Spaghettoni all’Amatriciana

This classic spaghetti dish features al dente spaghetti with crispy bacon, hearty tomato sauce, and topped with pecorino cheese.

Rigatoni all’astice

An absolute must for a lobster lover, this pasta dish (usually made with penne pasta, but decided to substitute for rigatoni) has rich, lobster-based tomato sauce. The dish is served with chunks of lobster meat and a whole lobster tail.

Affogato Alla Vanglia Con Fagile Calde

Thought you knew all about affogato? Well, think again! This reinvented affogato at Mamo features two scoops of vanilla ice cream with steaming hot strawberries.

Cheesecake Alla Lavanda

The rich, dense cheesecake at Mamo NYC has wonderfully crunchy, granola-like crust. Topped with slices of fresh strawberries, the cheesecake pairs perfectly with the strawberry sauce on the side.

Favorite NYC Hotels To Make Your Trip To The Big Apple Unforgettable: Hotel Indigo In LES

In this series, we will explore top hotels in New York City that are guaranteed to make your trip to the Big Apple unforgettable

Nestled in one of the trendiest, most vibrant neighborhoods in Manhattan, Hotel Indigo LES is the perfect spot for visitors to enjoy the best nightlife along with outstanding restaurants and shops.

Bask in an indulgent stay at Hotel Indigo’s spacious rooms. The guest rooms feature a breathtaking NYC sky views, hardwood floors, 42-in HDTV, and much more. Feel at home while sleeping on the comfortable bed with 300 thread count Frette linen and luxurious amenities like Co. Bigelow bathroom products.

The hotel features many more amenities and facilities that you can enjoy, such as the rooftop pool on the 15th floor of the building, gallery meeting room, and fitness center.

Delicious Brunch Items You Must Try At Beauty & Essex In NYC

This favorite brunch spot in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood has mouthwatering dishes to satisfy your hunger.

LEMON BLACKBERRY PANCAKES

These lemon pancakes have the perfect fluffy texture with pieces of blackberry sprinkled throughout the batter. The pancakes are topped with a dollop of creamy ricotta and served with a side of maple syrup.

GRILLED CHEESE, SMOKED BACON & TOMATO SOUP DUMPLINGS

This interesting take on the traditional soup dumplings highlight grilled cheese “dumplings” on top of hearty tomato soup and topped with savory smoked bacon.

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Topped with sunny side up eggs and a drizzle of garlic-buttermilk dressing, the Chicken Fried Steak - made with short rib - has crispy texture balanced by runny eggs that ooze on top. The dish is served over a bed of salad.

FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT BITES

These bite-sized biscuit sandwiches are great for sharing. Sandwiched in between buttery, crispy biscuits are fried chicken nuggets topped with red cabbage slaw and guacamole with a side of tabasco honey butter.

BRAISED SHORT RIB ‘HUEVOS RANCHEROS’

The tender, braised short rib sits atop crunchy taco shells lined with black beans and cotija cheese. The “Huevos Rancheros” is topped with sunny side up eggs.

CRAB EGG FOO YOUNG

You have never had an omelette like this one before. Stuffed inside the eggs are generous potions of lump crab meats. The omelette is topped with shiitake mushrooms and scallions over sweet glaze sauce.