Mary Jane Weedman Author Archive

8/5/2018 at 9:00 p.m.

What to Drink at the City’s New Wave of Japanese-Inspired Bars

They’re a little Tokyo, a little New York, and a tribute to Japan’s elevation of an American art form.

7/22/2018 at 9:00 p.m.

Little Tong’s New Location Is Serving This Terrific Spicy-Gooey-Crunchy Sandwich

The JB Melt is a sort of cross between a jianbing and the guokui pancakes chef-owner Simone Tong grew up eating in Chengdu.

5/2/2018 at 10:45 a.m.

The Absolute Best Margarita in New York

Pass the guacamole.

3/4/2018 at 9:00 p.m.

The Best of New York Fun and Nightlife 2018

A roving rave, a hidden movie theater, and a Trinidadian brewery.

1/24/2018 at 11:05 a.m.

The Absolute Best Lower East Side Restaurants

From cutting-edge vegetarian to world-famous pastrami.

12/27/2017 at 10:33 a.m.

The Absolute Best Places for a First Date

Not too obvious, not too trendy, where you can meet quickly or linger as long as you’d like.

9/13/2017 at 10:38 a.m.

A New East Village Bar Evokes New England’s Seaside Dives

The Lost Lady is an unpretentious sister to the Wayland.

8/23/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Waterfront Restaurants in New York

The best waterfront dining in New York, from laid-back burger spots to upscale, jackets-required fine dining.

8/22/2017 at 8:00 a.m.

19 New Bars for Every Type of Drinker, Opening This Fall

Including Staten Island oenophiles, ’90s-Knicks fans, and dogs.

8/6/2017 at 9:00 p.m.

This East Village Rice Noodle Shop Has Your New Hangover Cure

Yuan’s Guilin mi fen is satisfying and sharp, with 15 spices. The exact blend is secret — “like Coke,” says owner Jacob Ding.

8/2/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Restaurants in the Rockaways

The best vendors, restaurants, and concession stands on the Rockaway peninsula.

7/19/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Outdoor Dining in New York

Here’s the best outdoor dining in New York — a guide to excellent patios, backyards, and porches for alfresco eating and drinking this summer.

7/5/2017 at 11:52 a.m.

One of NYC’s Most Popular Summer Bars Is Expanding With Two New Oyster Spots

Island Oyster and Pilot are your new seafood and day-drinking destinations.

6/28/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Diner in New York

Here, a group of truly great, mostly old-school, worth-going-out-of-your-way diners.

5/15/2017 at 1:30 p.m.

The Absolute Best Frozen Drink in New York

A ranked list of the best boozy frozen drinks to cool you down this summer, preferably in a bar backyard or on a beach-bar patio.

5/3/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in New York

Some of our favorites, where you won’t be judged — and often you’ll be encouraged — for getting that third or fourth plate.

4/11/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Salad Bars in New York

Where to go for the freshest, most inventive salads to pep up your desk lunch.

3/29/2017 at 1:30 p.m.

The Absolute Best 24-Hour Restaurants in New York

These are the best 24-hour restaurants, for noodle-slurping, tabletop-grilling, and people-watching.

3/27/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Sports Bars in New York

With good drinks, solid food, and a notable lack of bro culture, these are the places to go when you want to watch the game.

3/23/2017 at 10:30 a.m.

The Absolute Best Egg Cream in New York

Where to find the homegrown soda-fountain hero made with seltzer, milk, and chocolate syrup, which purists say must be Brooklyn-made Fox’s U-bet.

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