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Hugh Merwin

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  1. coming soon
    New York’s Best Al Pastor Tacos Are Headed to Queens and the LESThe family-owned restaurant has been serving spit-roasted pork since 1991.
  2. closings
    Brooklyn’s Only Papaya King Has ClosedAt least we had two years to relish it.
  3. grub guides
    15 Terrific Versions of Linguine and ClamsGood morning to clam sauce and to clam sauce only.
  4. terrible news
    Fire Closes Beloved Cocktail Bar the Dead Rabbit ‘Until Further Notice’“Several of our kitchen staff members were on site and had the presence of mind to shut off the gas before exiting the premises,” the partners write.
  5. openings
    Bar Beau Debuts in Williamsburg With Drinks Inspired by the Pacific NorthwestSmall plates include warm udon with shiso pesto and Grana Padano.
  6. BYGGYZ Sandwich Shop Gets a Second ChanceSliced-bread maverick Dewey Dufresne says he’s seeking new investors.
  7. Greenpoint Has a New Destination for Shrimp Cocktail and Cold MartinisBernie’s specializes in sizzling hot baked clams, cold Martinis, and zero pretense.
  8. sandwich intel
    One of New York’s Most Interesting Sandwich Shops Will Close It’s searching for investors to begin its next phase.
  9. the other critics
    Jonathan Gold on ‘World’s 50 Best’: ‘Perverse, Short-Sighted, and Wrong’The Los Angeles Times critic weighs in with some dissent.
  10. the other critics
    The ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ List Had a Chance to Do Better — They Blew ItThe longer this organization qualifies the talent and work of women with a separate standard, the more irrelevant it looks.
  11. breakfast
    Dippin’ Dots Cereal Should Be the Pinnacle of Human Achievement. It Isn’t.There appears to be no liquid nitrogen involved.
  12. major developments
    Gabrielle Hamilton on Ken Friedman: ‘We Are Going to Be the Second Marriage’The Prune chef offers insight into her controversial decision to help run the Spotted Pig alongside accused abuser Ken Friedman.
  13. sexual harassment
    Gabrielle Hamilton Says She’s the Spotted Pig’s New ChefKen Friedman, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, hired the owner of Prune.
  14. in memoriam
    David Simon on Bourdain: ‘He Knew Everything’The creator of The Wire talks about his longtime friend.
  15. taste test
    Is the Pizza at the New Di Fara As Good As the Iconic Original?A rigorous taste test.
  16. lists
    Here’s the Full List of the ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ for 2018New York’s highly acclaimed Eleven Madison Park dropped down from the top spot.
  17. immigration
    NYC Pizza Delivery Worker Detained by ICE Gets Stay of DeportationLocal restaurants also say they will stop delivering to the military base where the arrest happened.
  18. passion
    How Anthony Bourdain Forever Changed Food WritingThe acclaimed author found the heart of kitchen life like no writer had before.
  19. glou-glou
    New Bills Are Threatening to Make Wine Worse in New York StateProposed legislation would offer more power to wholesalers — now independent wine stores are fighting back.
  20. immigration
    A Worker Tried to Deliver a Pizza — Instead He Was Turned Over to ICEPablo Villavicencio was taken into custody after attempting to deliver a pizza to Fort Hamilton.
  21. best of new york
    The Absolute Best Restaurants in Red HookOne-of-a-kind spots for a one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
  22. special delivery
    Can Meal Kits Ever Catch On?Recent moves by major players reveal an industry that simply can’t justify its own existence.
  23. the chain gang
    Howard Schultz Is Leaving Starbucks — and Remaining Coy About Politics“I intend to think about a range of options, and that could include public service.”
  24. candy hearts
    America’s Worst Candy Has Been Saved From ExtinctionNecco — and its strange, unappealing little candy wafers — will live on, thanks to a new owner.
  25. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Doughnuts in New YorkGlazed, filled, round, or square — here’s where to get the very best ones.
  26. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Wine Shops in New YorkFinding a great source for everyday bottles can transform your dinner, and your life.
  27. closings
    Cherche Midi’s Underdog Charm Made It a Perfect BistroThe lack of pretense made it feel more like a genuine bistro than any of the painstakingly sourced replicas that exist in NYC.
  28. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Restaurants in WilliamsburgTwenty-three wonderful spots off the L train.
  29. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Steak-Frites in New YorkMeat and potatoes the French-bistro way.
  30. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best French Fries in New YorkEight spots with consistently delicious versions.
  31. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Restaurants in Sunset ParkWhere and what to eat in one of Brooklyn’s most eclectic and delicious neighborhoods, from a Cantonese banquet feast to a mole-poblano tamale.
  32. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Poutine in New YorkPlus all our belt-loosening favorites, from smoked-meat-enhanced to thoroughly veganized.
  33. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Tacos in New YorkWhere to find the warmest tortillas, most flavorful fillings, and most satisfying late-night destinations.
  34. rip
    How Paul Bocuse Became the Most Legendary Chef in FranceAn icon in his home country, Paul Bocuse was considered to be a culinary god by chefs around the world.
  35. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Italian Hero in New YorkHere’s where to get the greatest version of the great Italian-American sandwich.
  36. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Seafood Markets in New YorkWhere to get the freshest, most sustainable fish in town.
  37. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Bagel in New YorkTwenty-three hand-shaped, kettle-boiled, and just generally excellent options.
  38. au revoir
    Bouley, One of New York’s Most Important Restaurants, Is ClosingOver three decades, David Bouley has worked relentlessly to advance his own distinct vision of fine dining.
  39. rip
    The Life and Legacy of Alain Senderens, the ‘Picasso of French Cooking’The celebrated chef passed away this week at the age of 77.
  40. best of new york
    The Absolute Best Indian Restaurant in Curry HillThe neighborhood is undergoing a culinary renaissance.
  41. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Cannoli in New YorkCrisp shells, creamy filling, and pastry perfection.
  42. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Burritos in New YorkCalifornia has long laid claim to burrito superiority — and now a new crop of New York spots are taking cues from the Golden State.
  43. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Lattes in New YorkThese are the shops that pull the sharpest shots — expertly mixed with hot, frothy milk — for some of the best coffee drinks in the entire city.
  44. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Charcuterie in New YorkPâté is plentiful, and you can hardly find a restaurant that doesn’t make its own sausage. These are the places that do it best.
  45. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Spritz in New YorkLight and refreshing — and good enough to make you forget all about the carbonated white-wine nightmares of the ’80s.
  46. The Absolute Best Cakes in New YorkAll cake is good, but some are markedly better. And these are the very best.
  47. openings
    Breakfast-Sandwich Royalty Arrives in New York This WeekThe founder of L.A.’s Eggslut has two new creations available at Soho’s Chefs Club Counter.
  48. The Absolute Best French Macarons in New YorkNew York’s original rainbow-colored pastry fascination is defined by delicate meringues and delicate fillings.
  49. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Mexican Restaurants in New YorkA multitude of styles and regional specialties have emerged beyond the old hard-shell-taco havens and tamale specialists.
  50. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Vietnamese Restaurants in New YorkIt appears that a new era of congeelike chao, turmeric-oil-stained catfish, and pillowy, empanada-like bánh gi is upon us.
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