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Monkey Bar

  1. chef shuffles
    One of America’s Best Food Writers Just Took an NYC Chef JobDavid Tanis once ran the kitchen at Chez Panisse.
  2. Celebrity Settings
    Stephen Colbert Celebrates at Carbone; Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Hold Hands atThis week’s installment of Celebrity Settings.
  3. Lawsuits
    Graydon Carter Sued by Former Monkey Bar Food RunnerThe former employee claims he was paid minimum wage, tips were withheld, and he was mistreated by the kitchen staff.
  4. Leftovers
    Brunch at Pig & Khao; Japanese Restaurant WeekPlus: the Doe Fund’s tasting event, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
  5. Celebrity Settings
    Leo Celebrates His 38th Birthday at the Darby; the Biebs Tries to Win SelenaPlus, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel chow down at Southern Hospitality, Emma Watson makes an appearance at Indochine, and more of this week’s celebrity dining.
  6. Celebrity Settings
    Richard Gere Makes Trouble at Nick & Toni’s; Lindsay Lohan Gets Violent atPlus, Monica Lewinsky at 21, Ann Romney at Fishtail, and more of this week’s celebrity dining.
  7. Celebrity Settings
    Ryan Seacrest Talks Idol at Crown; Scott Rudin Celebrates MichaelPlus, Scarlett Johannson hangs out at Heathers, Kid Rock does dinner and a show at the Palm West, and more of this week’s celebrity dining.
  8. Fall Preview
    What to Expect at Graydon Carter’s New Beatrice Inn and John DeLucie’s Bill’sHere’s what they’re planning this fall.
  9. Neighborhood Watch
    Monkey Bar’s New Late-Night Hours; Oficina Latina Offering BrazilianPlus: a helpful wine class at Corkbuzz Wine Studio, a secretive Google Places Midnight Brunch, and more neighborhood news.
  10. Bros
    Graydon Carter Indebted to Ken Friedman, Damon Wise Opening Own RestaurantThe restaurant won some stars, but is it in the safety zone?
  11. Openings
    Graydon Carter–Designed Beatrice Inn Overhaul Aims to Open Early Next YearThe revamp will specialize in affordable comfort food.
  12. The Other Critics
    Sietsema Finds ‘the City’s Best’ Soup Dumplings at ShanghaiPlus: ‘The New Yorker’ on the Beagle, Asimov on Monkey Bar, and more of this week’s critical reviews.
  13. Re-openings
    Graydon Carter Apparently Involved With the Beatrice Inn Revamp After AllA newly submitted liquor license application indicates that the ‘Vanity Fair’ editor will be taking over the former Beatrice Inn space.
  14. Slippery Issues
    Monkey Bar Unveils Its Bar Menu, Goes Sorta Bananas With the PricingWe’ve gotten used to seeing over-$20 burgers, but $9 for popcorn and $12 for French fries?
  15. Celebrity Settings
    Zach Galifianakis Orders 500 Cupcakes at Babycakes; Wyclef Jean Lunches atPlus: a brunch menu named after ‘Bored to Death’ at the Waverly Inn, and more, in our weekly roundup of celebrity dining.
  16. Entertaining
    Bored to Death to Feature Pretend Waverly Inn; Real Waverly Eats It UpOf course George Christopher is now a restaurateur.
  17. Tenacious
    Monkey Bar Enlists Superstar Staff … and PraysMonkey Bar just won’t give up.
  18. The Other Critics
    a.kitchen Gets ‘Unexpected and Novel’ With Gnocchi; Boozy GenerosityRounding up the region’s restaurant reviews.
  19. Newsfeed
    Report: Star Wine Director Belinda Chang In at Monkey BarShe’ll also be serving as the celeb-studded restaurant’s new GM.
  20. Health Concerns
    Restaurateurs Worry: Will Health Scores Go Viral?Changes in the health code mean that past health-inspection results might be misleading.
  21. Mediavore
    New Chef at Monkey Bar; Gowanus Rats Blamed on Red Hook VendorsPlus: Gary Vaynerchuk’s wine list, and Bobby Flay’s Georgetown dreams, all in our morning news roundup.
  22. Neighborhood Watch
    Hardee’s and Little Louie’s Damaged in Fort Greene Fire; MissionPlus: L’Ecole adds spring menu items, and Graydon Carter & Co. to take over Fedora, in our daily roundup of neighborhood food news.
  23. Health Concerns
    Monkey Bar Rises From ‘C’ to ‘A,’ But Manager Is StillWhy was Monkey Bar docked 60 points during a recent Health Department inspection?
  24. What to Eat
    Greyledge Beef Goes From New York Taste to Monkey BarIf it’s good enough for Gillian Duffy, it’s good enough for Graydon Carter.
  25. Celebrity Settings
    Mischa Barton Likes Margaritas; Taylor Swift Tries OttoPlus: Joy Behar and Oliver Stone visit A Voce, and David Duchovny takes the kids to Dylan’s Candy Bar.
  26. Neighborhood Watch
    Call for Monkey Bar Reservations; Test Your Food Trivia in Park SlopePlus: unethical labor practices at restaurants owned by the Chinese government, and another Miracle Grill closes.
  27. Nightclubbing
    Doorman God Fabrizio Brienza Comes Out of Retirement to Join in Midtown’sThe Morgans Hotel Group wants to be hip again, and it’s found its guy: “The good are in; the bad are out.”
  28. Spot Check
    Le Caprice Has Capricious Door PolicyThe London newcomer is giving Monkey Bar some competition in the realm of midtown exclusivity.
  29. Behavioral Studies
    Uptown Diners Versus Downtown DinersGraydon Carter on the differences between the crowds at Monkey Bar and Waverly Inn.
  30. The Other Critics
    Sifton Bequeaths Three Stars to Marea; Sutton Declares Motorino EV Superior toPlus: Gael Greene on Abe & Arthur’s, and Jay Cheshes back at Monkey Bar, in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  31. Mediavore
    Canning Is Back; Bacon Battle in the Meatpacking DistrictPlus: new partners for Artichoke, and a noisy bar in Park Slope, all in our morning news roundup.
  32. Lists
    Premature Zagatulation: Minetta, Aureole, and Corton Ratings Leaked
  33. Celebrity Settings
    Aniston Out-Dines Mayer; FLOTUS Flatters Gramercy TavernPlus: Vin Diesel hangs with the president of the Domincan Republic, and more, in our weekly roundup of boldface meals.
  34. Chef Shuffle
    Patricia Yeo Leaves New York for Red Sox CountryThe city loses one of its prominent female chefs.
  35. The Other Critics
    How to Order Like Frank BruniThe former ‘Times’ critic explains how to determine a restaurant’s best dish.
  36. Celebrity Settings
    Amber Rose Tries the Cosi Lobster-Salad Sandwich; Debra Messing Does DojoOur weekly roundup of the glitterati’s eating habits.
  37. Mediavore
    Graydon’s Mom in the Kitchen; High Hopes for Coconut WaterPlus: Planet Thailand closes and Jay Dee meets Cheyenne Diner’s fate, all in our morning news roundup.
  38. In the Magazine
    Platt Slams Monkey Bar; Pickles and Pig-Fat Piecrust at the GreenmarketPlus: The ultimate espresso slushie, and a guide to Bergen Street in Brooklyn.
  39. In the Magazine
    Platt Preview: Monkey Bar“Monkey Bar lacks the kind of solid, crowd-pleasing cooking that makes the Waverly Inn such a hit downtown,” our critic concludes.
  40. Mediavore
    NYPL Getting a Lounge; Green Tote Bags Pose Health RiskPlus: Pinkberry knockoffs go international, and mourning Cafe Edison’s owner, all in our morning news roundup.
  41. The Other Critics
    Marea Gains Accolades; Monkey Bar Improves Under ForgionePlus: Gael Greene goes to Aureole, Danyelle Freeman calls DBGB a “gourmet mess hall,” and more in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  42. User’s Guide
    Graydon Carter Tells You Exactly Where You Want to Sit at Monkey BarBut do we really care?
  43. The Other Critics
    Spice Market Disappoints Bruni; Mystery Meat at MontenapoPlus: Robert Sietsema’s favorite bánh mì, Gael Greene on Marea, and more in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  44. Eatiquette
    Just How Exclusive Are Monkey Bar and Minetta Tavern Trying to Be?On the matter of their confusing entry policies.
  45. Chef Shuffle
    Patricia Yeo Is Just Lending a Hand at Broadway EastThe former Sapa chef apparently won’t be replacing Gavin Mills.
  46. Meanwhile, in the Hamptons
    Ron Perelman Doesn’t Think Jews Like Mexican Food That MuchBut he’s opening a margarita joint anyway.
  47. Chef Shuffle
    Larry Forgione in at Monkey BarA leader in American cuisine will manage the kitchen in a British chef’s wake.
  48. The Other Critics
    Fatty Crab Amuses Bruni; Cuozzo Expects Much From La Fonda del SolPlus: Ryan Sutton on Monkey Bar, Gael Greene on Bar Artisanal, and more in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  49. The Other Critics
    Per Se Salon Impresses; Burger Battle at Minetta TavernPlus: Gael Greene at Monkey Bar, Jay Cheshes at Armani/Ristorante, and more in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
  50. Party Lines
    Phil Suarez Likens Monkey Bar to King Cole BarAlso: decorating tips from Richard Meier.
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