It's easy to want Red Rooster, Marcus Samuelsson's new 125th Street soul-food-with-a-twist spot, to succeed. Despite the busloads of tourists scarfing down mediocre ribs and fried chicken from nearby Sylvia's, the dining landscape in this neck of the woods is pretty grim. Can Red Rooster change the landscape of fine dining in Harlem? More
William Tigertt and Taavo Somer of Freemans recently opened Peels on the Bowery with a menu that's similar in style to its alley-hidden sibling, but with an emphasis on Southern cooking. More
"Do all chefs think their vegetarian customers only want to eat fried foods, mac and cheese, and salad every time they go out to dinner? Or do they care?" [Photographs: Maggie Hoffman] Tipsy Parson 156 9th Avenue (near 20th St;... More
