Coffeed: Strong Brews & First-Rate Food Arrive In Chelsea
COFFEED is now open in Chelsea!! The Queens-based coffee startup is a little different than your average coffee shop. Not only is the coffee amazing but so is their philanthropy. Ten percent of all drink sales and five percent of all food sales will go to The New York Foundling, a charity benefiting undeserved children, families and adults. Additionally, COFFEED will employ New York Foundling teens, providing them with real world work experience.

The Great Xi’an Famous Foods – Now on The Upper East Side!
Xi'an Famous Foods first became, um, famous back in the mid aughts, with the original tiny stall in Flushing's Golden Shopping Mall. Next came another, even smaller, storefront in Manhattan's Chinatown. The more and more shops began opening up on the Upper East and Upper West Sides, Midtown East and West, as well as two in Brooklyn, in East Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Question is, has this rapid expansion effected the quality of the food, or is Xi'an Famous still one of the best cheap eats spots in all of NYC?

For Rustic Italian On A Cold Winter’s Night, There’s No Better New Spot Than Via Carato
Via Carota is what happens when the restaurateurs behind two of the city’s most exquisite establishments come together. Stepping foor into the warm, cozy West Village restaurant, you may forget for a moment that you're in NYC. The menu is unusual, mainly Italian in many categories with creative flourishes. There's something for everyone, for every season from warm soups on cold winter nights, or light pastas tossed in fresh veggies for the warmer months.

Finger Lickin’ Delicious Pies-n-Thighs Arrives In Lower East Side
YES! Pies ‘n’ Thighs, the Williamsburg staple known for tantalizing pies, fried chicken, and donuts, just crossed the bridge and opened its first Manhattan location. Aptly set in the Lower East Side, Pies ‘n’ Thighs has a clean but rustic American feel, very nostalgic, and little bit diner-y. The food is as epic for breakfast and lunch as it is for dinner, but it shines during brunch. Hopefully it eases weekend waits in the notoriously brunch-friendly area, but chances are they’ll all just stay just as packed. Forever.

Danny Bowein’s Mission Chinese Makes Stellar Comeback
After a disastrous 2012 opening (and closing) Chef Danny Bowein has reopened his flagship restaurant, Mission Chinese. Contemporary styling, solid playlists, casual-yet-professional staff and upbeat crowd all contribute to make Mission Chinese 2.0 a fun, festive setting for a delicious feast.

Beat The Cold With These Two Hot New Ramen Joints In NYC
Some might say, with the falling temps right now is the perfect time to up your ramen game. Two great ramen shops recently popped up in NYC that we loved. Noodles, tender pork bellies and savory broth, what could be wrong with that combination? We stopped in to both Ramen Lab and Jin Ramen, and slurped away. Check out what we thought.

Delaware and Hudson, Williamsburg’s Not-Quite-Hidden Gem Of A Restaurant
Looking for excellent service? A super nice, friendly wait staff that are all friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, and welcoming? How bout a place where your chef stops by your table? Of course you are. Well. Williamsburg's Delaware and Hudson is the perfect place for foodies and those who are new to fine dining. It's also a great place to take out of towners or Manhattan friends who want to try fine dining in Brooklyn. We recommend making a reservation, but it's worth trying to get a table if you don't have one.

Sweet, Warm Treats and Snow Monsters Invade The Flatiron
The Flatiron Plaza has turned into an exciting place to be during the Winter. While we're all anticpating the Shake Shack overahaul, there are still plenty of fun, funny and delicious things happening. This month there are two Wintry treats to take in. Momofuku Milk Bar "Cabin"; and the cute and lovable pack of Snow Monsters.

Things To Do In February: NYC’s Big 3 Weeks Have Returned
Although its cold out - VERY cold out, snap our of your Netflix-hibernation-mode and go out on the town! In fact, there are three whole "weeks" of good food, tasty beverages, and stylish fun starting mid-month. February marks the triumphant return of three of NYC's biggest weeks: Fashion Week, Restaurant Week, and Beer Week! Find out what events you shouldn't miss at all three events!

Parm Opens In The Upper West Side
Welcome Parm to the Upper West Side. The favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant recently opened in the UWS. While Parm has a lot of projects in the works including a Parm in Battery Park, one in Williamsburg, and another on Flatbush Avenue - but for our UWS'ers, enjoy the deliciousness right here at home. Take a peek at the menu and inside their newest location.