Will Restaurant Grades in New York Mean Fewer Visits to the Hospital?
When food poisoning announces itself, it’s sudden.“I think I had a sip of Diet Coke, and I sat there, and sort of felt my stomach grumble a little bit,” says Forrest Jessee, a Manhattanite who was in a...
View ArticleA new season of restaurant openings in New York City
To help us celebrate the start of spring, Emma Orlow with Eater New York joins WNYC's David Furst to talk about the new restaurants opening this season.
View ArticleHow apps and the pandemic made it even harder to access New York City's top...
Making a reservation for a special occasion has always been part of New York City's culture. If you wanted to splurge at one of the top restaurants, you had to plan well in advance. But something...
View ArticleThe top 10 pizza slices in New York City (This season)
The pizza slice. It's baked into city lore. But pizza in New York is as diverse and multifaceted as the city itself. And nothing gets New Yorkers more heated than debating their favorite pizza spots....
View ArticleNew York City's 38 essential restaurants
New restaurants can be exciting, but many of us like to return to favorite spots - places that withstand the test of time and that help shape the very identity of our communities. Our friends at Eater...
View ArticleHow the pandemic helped fuel a new obsession with New York City's bakeries
New bakeries tempting customers with high end pastries have been seeing a surge in popularity in New York City. And that's been leading to some long lines and high expectations. Emma Orlow a reporter...
View ArticleA map of the best bagels in New York City
Eater NY just updated their map of the best bagels in New York City. Robert Sietsema, the senior critic at Eater NY joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to talk about some of his favorites.
View ArticleA new Chinatown emerges in Hell's Kitchen
This week, food critic Robert Sietsema focuses on Manhattan's Chinatown. But not the one bordering Little Italy and the Lower East Side. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, Robert argues...
View ArticleEater NY celebrates diners in America
This week, the online restaurant site Eater NY launched a massive series called "Welcome to Diner Land." It covers just about everything you could possibly want to know about diners in New York, New...
View ArticleThe best fried chicken in New York City
If you love the crunch of fresh fried chicken, Robert Sietsema has you covered. For years, he's been sampling the fried chicken of New York City. And this month, he released his list of the best fried...
View ArticleThe changing landscape of vegan dining in New York City
During our last few chats with the writers at Eater NY, the focus was all chicken and roast beef. So this time we're bringing a vegan menu to the table. Melissa McCart, the editor of Eater NY joins us...
View ArticleDining in Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen was once one of New York City's most notorious neighborhoods. These days, the tough name remains, but it might be better known for an eclectic and growing food scene. Robert Sietsema,...
View ArticleThe most exciting restaurant openings in New York City
Eater NY recently published its list of the "Most Exciting Restaurant Openings in New York City This Fall." Reporter Emma Orlow joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to talk about some of the...
View ArticleWhere to find flavorful pho in New York City
As the weather gets colder and the leaves begin to fall, we also start thinking about different foods. But forget for a moment about Halloween candy and pumpkin spice and think instead about a steaming...
View ArticleDining out in New York City this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. But if you're not traveling out of town or planning on a big home cooked meal, it's not too late consider dining out in New York City this year. There's no clean up...
View Article96-year-old Brooklyn diner to close for renovations
The 96-year-old Kellogg's Diner in Brooklyn is closing for renovations. It's scheduled to reopen next year with a new dining room and a new menu. It's another in a long line of classic New York City...
View ArticleJanuary brings more than 40 restaurant closings in New York City
Last week on Weekend Edition, we had a conversation about the rising price of going out to dinner in New York City. This time, we look at how hard it is to run a restaurant these days. Our friends at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Museum cafes that raise the bar
Grabbing a meal while visiting a museum can conjure memories of crowded cafeterias and overpriced chicken fingers. But Robert Sietsema, editor and food critic with Eater New York, says it doesn't have...
View ArticleNew York City's most iconic dishes
Eater New York just released its list of New York City's 'Most Iconic Dishes.' The bagel and lox at Russ & Daughters made the list, along with Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, a plain slice at Joe's...
View ArticleSeafood with a side of sea spray: New York City's floating restaurants
If you're looking to enjoy your oysters with a side of actual sea spray as the weather warms up, you may want to consider one of New York City's floating restaurants. Grand Banks, an oyster bar that...
View Article
