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BON APETIT MAGAZINE CHOOSES TWO BROOKLYN RESTAURANTS IN IT’S TOP 10 US RESTAURANTS The New York Post released an article today covering Bon Apetit Magazine’s selection of two Brooklyn restaurants in their annual list of the “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America.” The two selected restaurants that have critics raving are Blanca in Bushwick and Battersby in Carroll Gardens. Consider it a Brook-WIN-WIN situation…(sorry with Jeremy Lin gone all we have left is to play with the second syllable of one of our NYC boroughs).  This honorable distinction reaffirms the notion that Brooklyn is quickly solidifying itself as one of the premier restaurant destinations, not only the five boroughs, but in all of the United States. This borough’s food revolution has even inspired it’s own genre of cuisine that people are calling “New Brooklyn.” The Halstead Blog was eager to talk to our local Brooklyn expert agents and get the lowdown on these two popular establishments.  Here is what they had to say… Battersby 255 Smith Street (between Douglass Street and Degraw Street) This intimate space, tucked away on Smith Street, does not stand out for its décor or ambiance or novelty, only for it’s delicious, master-crafted cuisine. The two chefs are Joseph Ogrodnek and Walker Stern, who worked together at Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, are as talented as they are hard-working. They don’t take reservations, the menu changes daily and is constantly evolving, and a spontaneous tasting menu is available upon request. Offerings such as fettuccine with short rib ragu, parmesan, and tomato, the black bass with marinated cucumber, cilantro, and Greek yogurt, and the hake with piperade, mangalica ham, and espelette are all distinctive and divine. But, the item that has all the critics going crazy is the crisp kale salad, served with green papaya, radish and peanuts, which is being lauded as the dish of the year. Blanca 261 Moore Street (between White Street and Bogart Street) The little sister of Roberta’s, this gem of a restaurant takes dinner theater to new heights. Seats are available by reservation only and the price is steep ($180 per person, not including beverage, tax, or tip), but that hasn’t stopped a steady wave of foodies from waiting their turn to experience Blanca’s tasting menu. Chef Carlo Mirarchi crafts a 28-course tasting menu that has critics heaping on the praise. The experience can last up to four hours, and each dish is just a couple of bites, but the flavor and plating of every single offering lingers and leaves you excited. Some of the dishes you may or may not see include glass shrimp with celery flower, celery juice, and poppy seed, ravioli stuffed with fiery nduja sausage, and 85 day dry aged Wagyu beef with hearts of palm, ramps, scapes and vin cotto. Photo Credit: Robert Wright (The New York Times) of a dessert from Blanca of passion fruit, orange guava ice, house yogurt, hemp coffee crumble and passion fruit meringue.

BON APETIT MAGAZINE CHOOSES TWO BROOKLYN RESTAURANTS IN IT’S TOP 10 US RESTAURANTS

The New York Post released an article today covering Bon Apetit Magazine’s selection of two Brooklyn restaurants in their annual list of the “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America.” The two selected restaurants that have critics raving are Blanca in Bushwick and Battersby in Carroll Gardens. Consider it a Brook-WIN-WIN situation…(sorry with Jeremy Lin gone all we have left is to play with the second syllable of one of our NYC boroughs).  This honorable distinction reaffirms the notion that Brooklyn is quickly solidifying itself as one of the premier restaurant destinations, not only the five boroughs, but in all of the United States. This borough’s food revolution has even inspired it’s own genre of cuisine that people are calling “New Brooklyn.”

The Halstead Blog was eager to talk to our local Brooklyn expert agents and get the lowdown on these two popular establishments.  Here is what they had to say…

Battersby

255 Smith Street (between Douglass Street and Degraw Street)

This intimate space, tucked away on Smith Street, does not stand out for its décor or ambiance or novelty, only for it’s delicious, master-crafted cuisine. The two chefs are Joseph Ogrodnek and Walker Stern, who worked together at Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, are as talented as they are hard-working. They don’t take reservations, the menu changes daily and is constantly evolving, and a spontaneous tasting menu is available upon request. Offerings such as fettuccine with short rib ragu, parmesan, and tomato, the black bass with marinated cucumber, cilantro, and Greek yogurt, and the hake with piperade, mangalica ham, and espelette are all distinctive and divine. But, the item that has all the critics going crazy is the crisp kale salad, served with green papaya, radish and peanuts, which is being lauded as the dish of the year.

Blanca

261 Moore Street (between White Street and Bogart Street)

The little sister of Roberta’s, this gem of a restaurant takes dinner theater to new heights. Seats are available by reservation only and the price is steep ($180 per person, not including beverage, tax, or tip), but that hasn’t stopped a steady wave of foodies from waiting their turn to experience Blanca’s tasting menu. Chef Carlo Mirarchi crafts a 28-course tasting menu that has critics heaping on the praise. The experience can last up to four hours, and each dish is just a couple of bites, but the flavor and plating of every single offering lingers and leaves you excited. Some of the dishes you may or may not see include glass shrimp with celery flower, celery juice, and poppy seed, ravioli stuffed with fiery nduja sausage, and 85 day dry aged Wagyu beef with hearts of palm, ramps, scapes and vin cotto.

Photo Credit: Robert Wright (The New York Times) of a dessert from Blanca of passion fruit, orange guava ice, house yogurt, hemp coffee crumble and passion fruit meringue.

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EXPERIENCE THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN THE HAMPTONS  After a long day on the beach, what better way to treat yourself than with a delicious meal from one of these top rated Hamptons restaurants? From Montauk to East Quogue and all that is in between, Zagat has released its list of Top 10 Restaurants from their 2012/13 Long Island Restaurant Guide. Whether its fresh seafood you’re seeking or a fine steak, the below list of restaurants is sure to not disappoint: 10. Palm: Cuisine-Steak House, Zagat Food Rating- 26        94 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-0411 9. Harvest On Fort Pond: Cuisine-Northern Italian, Zagat Food Rating-26     11 South Emery St., Montauk; 631-668-5574 8. Noah’s: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26     136 Front St., Greenport; 718-230-0221 7. Stone Creek Inn: Cuisine- French, Mediterranean, Zagat Food Rating- 26      405 Montauk Highway, East Quogue; 631-653-6770 6. Plaza Cafe: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26     61 Hill Street, Southampton; 631-283-9323 5. Mirko’s: Cuisine- Eclectic, Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26     670 Montauk Highway, Water Mill; 718-230-0221 4. Star Boggs: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26     6 Parlato Drive, Westhampton; 631-288-3500 3. Dave’s Grill,: Cuisine- Continental, Zagat Food Rating- 27     468 West Lake Drive, Montauk; 631-668-9190 2. La Plage: Cuisine- Eclectic, Zagat Food Rating- 27      131 Creek Rd.; Wading River; 631-744-9200 And the winner is…. 1.  North Fork Table: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- a nearly perfect 29!      7225 New York State Route 25, Southold; 631-765-0177   Don’t forget after the meal, stop by our office at 3 North Main Street in East Hampton to find your next primary or vacation home!

EXPERIENCE THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN THE HAMPTONS

 After a long day on the beach, what better way to treat yourself than with a delicious meal from one of these top rated Hamptons restaurants? From Montauk to East Quogue and all that is in between, Zagat has released its list of Top 10 Restaurants from their 2012/13 Long Island Restaurant Guide. Whether its fresh seafood you’re seeking or a fine steak, the below list of restaurants is sure to not disappoint:

10. Palm: Cuisine-Steak House, Zagat Food Rating- 26 

      94 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-0411

9. Harvest On Fort Pond: Cuisine-Northern Italian, Zagat Food Rating-26

    11 South Emery St., Montauk; 631-668-5574

8. Noah’s: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26

    136 Front St., Greenport; 718-230-0221

7. Stone Creek Inn: Cuisine- French, Mediterranean, Zagat Food Rating- 26 

    405 Montauk Highway, East Quogue; 631-653-6770

6. Plaza Cafe: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26

    61 Hill Street, Southampton; 631-283-9323

5. Mirko’s: Cuisine- Eclectic, Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26

    670 Montauk Highway, Water Mill; 718-230-0221

4. Star Boggs: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- 26

    6 Parlato Drive, Westhampton; 631-288-3500

3. Dave’s Grill,: Cuisine- Continental, Zagat Food Rating- 27

    468 West Lake Drive, Montauk; 631-668-9190

2. La Plage: Cuisine- Eclectic, Zagat Food Rating- 27

     131 Creek Rd.; Wading River; 631-744-9200

And the winner is….

1.  North Fork Table: Cuisine- Seafood, Zagat Food Rating- a nearly perfect 29!

     7225 New York State Route 25, Southold; 631-765-0177

 

Don’t forget after the meal, stop by our office at 3 North Main Street in East Hampton to find your next primary or vacation home!

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What Makes NYC Work?  You read that right, what makes the Big Apple work? Not, what makes it the best, greatest, etc, but what is it about this place that makes life flow seemingly along for millions of people to call home? Popular media and news aggregator BuzzFeed shared results from a recent “What Works Project” NY style, and listed the top 10 reasons people say New York City works for them. Coming in at number 1 (believe it or not..) is the Subway.  All jokes and gripes aside, there aren’t many other metropolises whose public transportation system is as efficient, reliable, timely, and continuously running. So what else makes the city “work”? The coffee? The abundance and plethora of bodegas? The culture?? The answer is d, all of the above with the top 10 reasons listed as: 1.      The subway system 2.      The water – cleanest, highest quality around. And that’s a fact. 3.      The coffee – While every corner store may boast a sign that reads “World’s Best Cup of Coffee” to entice passing pedestrians to come on in, the city really does offer a unique cup-of-joe culture not found anywhere else. Whether you prefer a cup from the local corner deli, or an artisan and skillfully prepared brew from a specialty coffee shop, there’s something for you. 4.      The 24/7 everything – Everything means legitimately everything and anything. All the time. For a city that never sleeps, doesn’t get more convenient than that. 5.      Unique culture – One walk down any major avenue and you will require no further elaboration on this point. Everything else on this list may make the city “work”  but this is what makes the city great. 6.      Craigslist – the world is your oyster with the variety of things one can find with one scroll through New York’s Craigslist, but be sure to remember Buyer Beware and shop with caution. 7.      The street vendors – On both the high and low ends of the spectrum offering everything from food to candles, some people visit solely for the unique shopping experience the streets of New York City offer. 8.      Cabs – The signature yellow taxis have become a universal symbol for the city. 9.      The bridges – historic and beautiful, some say there’s no place on earth like standing on the Brooklyn Bridge looking out to the horizon at the New York City skyline. 10.  The greenery –  Central Park, Washington Square Park, Tompkins Square Park are just a few of the city’s 1,900 public parks.    Since those are just a few of the traits that fuel this city, tell us, what makes NYC work for you?

What Makes NYC Work? 

You read that right, what makes the Big Apple work? Not, what makes it the best, greatest, etc, but what is it about this place that makes life flow seemingly along for millions of people to call home? Popular media and news aggregator BuzzFeed shared results from a recent “What Works Project” NY style, and listed the top 10 reasons people say New York City works for them. Coming in at number 1 (believe it or not..) is the Subway.  All jokes and gripes aside, there aren’t many other metropolises whose public transportation system is as efficient, reliable, timely, and continuously running. So what else makes the city “work”? The coffee? The abundance and plethora of bodegas? The culture?? The answer is d, all of the above with the top 10 reasons listed as:

1.      The subway system

2.      The water – cleanest, highest quality around. And that’s a fact.

3.      The coffee – While every corner store may boast a sign that reads “World’s Best Cup of Coffee” to entice passing pedestrians to come on in, the city really does offer a unique cup-of-joe culture not found anywhere else. Whether you prefer a cup from the local corner deli, or an artisan and skillfully prepared brew from a specialty coffee shop, there’s something for you.

4.      The 24/7 everything – Everything means legitimately everything and anything. All the time. For a city that never sleeps, doesn’t get more convenient than that.

5.      Unique culture – One walk down any major avenue and you will require no further elaboration on this point. Everything else on this list may make the city “work”  but this is what makes the city great.

6.      Craigslist – the world is your oyster with the variety of things one can find with one scroll through New York’s Craigslist, but be sure to remember Buyer Beware and shop with caution.

7.      The street vendors – On both the high and low ends of the spectrum offering everything from food to candles, some people visit solely for the unique shopping experience the streets of New York City offer.

8.      Cabs – The signature yellow taxis have become a universal symbol for the city.

9.      The bridges – historic and beautiful, some say there’s no place on earth like standing on the Brooklyn Bridge looking out to the horizon at the New York City skyline.

10.  The greenery –  Central Park, Washington Square Park, Tompkins Square Park are just a few of the city’s 1,900 public parks.   

Since those are just a few of the traits that fuel this city, tell us, what makes NYC work for you?

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As you know, we love New York Magazine as their critics power Halstead Property’s Neighborhood Section on Halstead.com.  So it is a surprise to few to see that we are excited to see the release of New York Mag’s Ten Best New Restaurants of 2011 courtesy of Adam Platt.  The list is made up of many expected establishments led by acclaimed chefs but a few refreshing newcomers are mixed in there.  

One top restaurant we felt that was worth mentioning is Michael White’s fruition, Ai Fiori.  Set inside The Setai hotel, it is infinitely more grandeur and opulent than White’s charming and cozy venture Osteria Morini.  With multiple private dining room options to accommodate various size parties, Ai Fiori is an ideal spot for business luncheons.  It’s midtown location is also quite convenient.  Among the pictures above is the Vitello Amish Veal Chop “au four” served with sweetbread-choux farci and perigueux sauce. Ai Fiori is located at 400 Fifth Avenue.

Another one on the list that is a must see is Daniel Boulud’s 6th restaurant opening in Manhattan and quite possibly his best, Boulud Sud.  Mediterranean cuisine in its finest form lives here.  The dining room itself mirrors the attention to detail found on the menu, with amazing art adorning the walls to make it feel almost like an art gallery, or museum.  Authentic Mediterranean dishes like creative renditions of octopus and lamb as well as sea urchin and crab tartine brighten up the menu.  Boulud Sud is located at 20 West 64th St. between Broadway and Central Park West.

(Images Courtesy: Boulud Sud and Ai Fiori NYC)

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