Gwyneth Paltrow is getting back to her New York roots, setting up the first of several planned Manhattan outposts of her Goop Kitchen later this month. The “Marty Supreme” co-star, who grew up in Los Angeles but went to the Big Apple’s elite Spence School, is opening a branch of her chain in Midtown West … Read more
One of London’s most famous and exclusive clubs is opening a New York City outpost – poised to give a glam British jolt to the Big Apple’s growing world of members-only clubs, Side Dish can reveal. Annabel’s owner Richard Caring is soon setting up shop at Hudson and West 13th streets in the Meatpacking District, … Read more
Irwin Simon, who famously pivoted to legal weed after making a name for himself building an herbal tea empire, is expanding his company’s beer offerings. Tilray Brands, where he is CEO, recently snatched up UK-based BrewDog for a cool $53 million – a far cry from the $2 billion valuation it had at its peak. … Read more
A socialist mayor is creating the most anti-business climate the Big Apple has ever seen — but that hasn’t stopped numerous Big Apple restaurateurs from doubling down and investing in the city they love so much. Stathis Antonakopoulos is opening seven restaurants here this year — the first, fine dining eatery Delos, opened in Midtown … Read more
Bars and eateries are adapting to the Ozempic era by offering mini cocktails. “Mini martinis” as small as 1.5 ounces and flights of “baby negronis” that let you sample different flavors are on a growing number of menus throughout the city and beyond as American waistlines and alcohol consumption continue to shrink. “GLP-1s are taking … Read more
After a winter full of family drama for Brooklyn Beckham, the celebrity scion is getting in some fun in the sun – co-hosting an event with Rachael Ray at Miami’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Beckham, a chef and entrepreneur, and Ray are set to emcee a burger cookoff on Thursday, the opening day … Read more
Most restaurateurs would consider serving free drinks a losing proposition. For Michael Della Femina, who recently opened a Soho branch of his Beverly Hills hit Croft Alley, it’s about building community. At the West Coast location, he set up a vintage red light on a bar that’s visible from outside and which staff turn on … Read more
The newest restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group – known for The Corner Store in SoHo, beloved by Taylor Swift – will feature a seven-figure, massive custom grill that will serve up sizzling dishes from the Levant. Or’esh, which will be helmed by Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg, opens next month in SoHo and will offer staples from countries … Read more
When Guy Raoul, a French chef and his brother Serge, a TV journalist, opened up a bistro in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood 50 years ago, they didn’t just have to worry about making rent; they also faced mafia demands for protection money, their scion said. It was a different world back then. The streets were often deserted, the buildings … Read more
A new private club in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper offers a range of luxury amenities, if you can pay the price. Moss recently opened in five stories at 520 Fifth Ave., a 1,002-foot-high supertall at 43rd St. – with monthly dues of $280 to $745 on top of initiation fees of $1,500 to $3,950. Founded … Read more
A swanky new grocer in downtown Manhattan has been getting death threats over its stratospheric prices – even as the shop was forced to briefly shutter this week after its shelves were emptied by a customer frenzy, The Post has learned. Meadow Lane, a posh store in Tribeca at 355 Greenwich St., has drawn such … Read more
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s radical policy proposals have prompted high-profile restaurateur Stratis Morfogen to cancel plans to open new businesses. He told Side Dish he’s pulling the plug on three new establishments, including one in Midtown West. “I waited for the election before signing and now I’m not signing,” he said. Stratis Morfogen … Read more
The latest Japanese teahouse to open in Manhattan provides a lesson in ancient matcha rituals. The sensory experience begins with the smell of incense inside Sōrate’s new outpost in the Flatiron District. After that, a tea master prepares and serves the brew, with guests quietly taking in a “meditative ritual to enjoy the visuals and … Read more
After a one-year stint in Brooklyn, The New York City Wine & Food Festival will be back in Manhattan this week — potentially giving a much-needed boost to the South Street Seaport. Now in its 18th year, NYCWFF runs this Wednesday through Sunday and has an all-star lineup led by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. As the festival’s … Read more
A Beverly Hills hotspot popular with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford and Kendall Jenner is coming to Manhattan’s chic Soho neighborhood next month, Side Dish has learned. Restaurateur Michael Della Femina’s Croft Alley – which serves “inspired comfort food” – is slated to open at 210 Sixth Ave. at the corner of Prince Street. … Read more
Lovelorn New Yorkers are ditching popular dating apps for an old-fashioned way of finding a soulmate – at face-to-face meetups in Big Apple hangouts that can use the business. These “in real life” (IRL) experiences are organized by a new group of matchmakers – such as Closer, Parlor Social Club and The Dinner Table Club … Read more
Tennis fans will get an early taste of the US Open with a new format for mixed doubles – giving them a sneak preview at the new dining options that will also debut next month. The upscale and usually pricey scene will add James Beard-nominated rising star Robbie Felice’s pastaRAMEN, a new spin from Simon … Read more
Top New York City restaurants are increasingly turning to collaborations with renowned chefs from around the globe to boost business and stand out from high-end rivals, Side Dish has learned. The collabs, while not a new phenomenon, have taken on added importance as President Trump’s tariffs create challenges for chefs to source some of their … Read more
Famed chef Michael Anthony has grand plans to restore the Waldorf Astoria as the epicenter of the Big Apple’s crowded dining scene – and he’s starting by reimagining the famed hotel’s iconic dishes, Side Dish has learned. Anthony, the longtime executive chef at Gramercy Tavern, helms Lex Yard, the 220-seat restaurant that hopes to satiate … Read more
A new nightclub will buck the members-only trend that has swept New York City by welcoming the masses – at least those who can get behind its black velvet rope, Side Dish can reveal. Nightlife up-and-comers Grupo Gitano will open Club Bohemia later this month at South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 – offering bottle service … Read more