Minetta Tavern is one of those restaurants that is virtually impossible to get into for dinner at a regular time—unless you're a regular yourself, or you're close with someone who is. That's a real shame, because it is in fact one of the better restaurants in New York.
But at brunch? Even a layperson can call and score a reservation for six on a weekend. No problems, no hassle, no nothing. Here's your opening; take it and run.
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Who doesn't love french fries? We've long been looking for New York's best, and decided that the city's fries deserved more than a post—they needed a column of their own. Here's TGI Fry-Day, your weekly dose of deliciousness. Got a...
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[Photograph: Laren Spirer] I will admit it—I've been afraid to go to Minetta Tavern since it opened. I yearned for their highly touted Black Label Burger but heard such ridiculous stories about how difficult it was to get in...
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All the polls! Today in the Serious Eats New York People's Choice Awards, one we're sure will generate plenty of debate: the best burger in New York. Do you shell out $26 for a Black Label Burger, or wait an...
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The proper way to close up a meal at Minetta Tavern, post-burger, post-steak, post-bone marrow (not to be missed!) is with the souffle for two. It comes in two flavors: chocolate or Grand Marnier. My companion and I went...
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