"Message to the wise: save space until the end." [Photos: Nikki Goldstein] I rarely opt for prix-fixe brunch options, but Dovetail's is hard to skip. $28 gets you a full-blown three-course meal that would make any family visit or special... More
The zucchini course with stuffed blossoms, lemon, and white beans. [Photographs: Reese Muntean] To dine at Telepan, on the Upper West Side, is to celebrate the flavors of the season. And all this week, Telepan celebrates spring with an... More
[Photos:Nikki Goldstein] It's primarily a wine bar, but you wouldn't know that if you went to The Tangled Vine for brunch. The menu is sophisticated, unique, and well-rounded, but judging from the nearly-empty dining room this past weekend, the... More
A warm Saturday afternoon, two seats at tables facing out onto Amsterdam Avenue, and a duo of Nes Frappés ($3.95) at Artopolis for Serious Eats contributor Nikki and I. It was Nikki who introduced me to this drink, her favorite... More
The Good Enough to Eat Turkey Club is not just good enough, it's the best. It's my favorite club sandwich served anywhere, never mind in New York City. More
[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] Our gadget and brunch contributor Nikki introduced me to the Pain au Lait ($6.50) at Silver Moon Bakery on the Upper West Side. It's sold by the ring loaf, a gorgeous golden sight—the top sprinkled... More
Jean Georges 1 Central Park West, New York NY 10023 (map); 212-299-3900; jean-georges.com Service: Effusive Setting: A wonderful room, especially at lunch when the light streams in Compare to:Eleven Madison Park, Daniel, Per Se The Deal: 2 courses for... More
Those who think turkey sandwiches are dull have clearly never met the Roasted Turkey On Stirato ($13.50) from Bouchon Bakery: tender, smoky-tasting roasted turkey, with tomato marmalade, smoked gouda cheese, and a delightfully oily cilantro-almond aioli. More
I was pleasantly surprised by the pan-seared French horn mushroom panini served at the Upper West Side vegan spot Peacefood Café. The sandwich is constructed on homemade focaccia bread with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, artichoke aioli, and mint and basil pesto, along with the mushrooms. More
A Voce 10 Columbus Circle, New York NY 10023; map); 212-823-2523; avocerestaurant.com Service: Professional and courteous Setting: Wonderful views and warm modern decor Compare to:Convivio, Scarpetta, SD26 The Dealt: $29 for three courses Despite having the prodigious shoes of... More
