Exclusive | Bodegas are the new ‘It’ restaurants as dining out costs spiral: ‘It’s not just mozzarella sticks anymore’

Exclusive | Bodegas are the new ‘It’ restaurants as dining out costs spiral: ‘It’s not just mozzarella sticks anymore’

NYC’s corner markets are cornering the market — on haute cuisine. As the cost of dining out in the Big Apple spirals higher, eating well without breaking the bank could be as simple as visiting your nearest bodega. The city’s humble bazaars are increasingly perceived as epicurean pioneers — with gourmands and social media influencers clamoring for … Read more

New Yorkers are paying $50 for a single mozzarella stick — with one posh addition

New Yorkers are paying  for a single mozzarella stick — with one posh addition

Champagne wishes may remain but caviar dreams have become a reality for many New Yorkers. After years of gold flakes and truffles, caviar is the latest popular pricey add-on. A $50 mozzarella stick topped with caviar served at Chelsea Living Room is the latest buzzy concoction with the salty spread, and people are ordering it nonstop … Read more