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A Complete Guide To Mardi Gras 2025 In NYC

A Complete Guide To Mardi Gras 2025 In NYC on Secret NYC

This year's Fat Tuesday celebration will bring a little bit of that New Orleans flavor right here to NYC!

— Corey Fuller

Hannukah at Rafael in UES

Hannukah at Rafael in UES at Fox 5

Where to get the best latkes in NYC this Hanukkah

Where to get the best latkes in NYC this Hanukkah at Time Out

With Hanukkah just around the corner (this year, in a beautiful calendar coincidence, the first night of the Jewish holiday coincides with Christmas), restaurants around the city are preparing to dish out delicious sufganyot (donuts filled with jelly, custard or more creative options) and crispy latkes (potato pancakes), dishes endemic to the Festival of Lights.

— Anna Rahmanan

Where to Eat Fantastic Fried Cutlets in New York

Where to Eat Fantastic Fried Cutlets in New York at RESY

There is something deeply satisfying about the comforting crunch of a well-fried cutlet.

— Michael Harlan Turkell

Where To Enjoy Hanukkah Treats In New York City

Where To Enjoy Hanukkah Treats In New York City at Forbes

'Tis the season for fried foods. Especially if you’re celebrating Hanukkah. The Jewish Festival of Lights kicks off on December 25, and New York City restaurants in the height of holiday season are ready to celebrate with traditional latkes, sufganiyot and more Hanukkah treats

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Rafael Brings Generous Mediterranean Fare To New York’s Upper East Side

Rafael Brings Generous Mediterranean Fare To New York’s Upper East Side on Forbes

Mediterranean restaurants are not exactly rife on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, so the recent addition of Rafael adds measurably to the neighborhood’s increasing diversity. Chef Rafael (Rafi) Hasid of 6R Hospitality Group waves a wide hand over the Mediterranean region, after success with Miriam in Park Slope and a branch on the Upper West Side.

— John Mariani

Hanukkah at rafael on the Upper East Side

Hanukkah at rafael on the Upper East Side at Pix 11

An Upper East Side townhouse has become a cozy gathering spot for both Jewish and non-Jewish neighbors to come together, enjoy food and celebrate the holiday. Alon Langleib talks about what his restaurant, rafael, will be serving on Hanukkah

— Dan Mannarino, Alexa Farrell

7 Types Of Liquor To Never Use In Warm Winter Drinks

7 Types Of Liquor To Never Use In Warm Winter Drinks at TastingTable

Love it or hate it, winter is on its way. While a comforting cup of cocoa, homemade apple cider, or hot tea is a great way to ease the chill during the day, by night, you can't beat the coziness of a warm cocktail.

— Gina Zammit

How to Eat Quinoa 15 Delicious Ways, According to Chefs

How to Eat Quinoa 15 Delicious Ways, According to Chefs at Martha Stewart

If you want to know how to eat quinoa the right way, unlocking its incredible adaptability and intriguing nuances, the secret lies in experimentation.

— Randi Gollin

The Hautest New York Restaurants To Discover This Fall

The Hautest New York Restaurants To Discover This Fall at Haute Living

As autumn settles over the city, New Yorkers are seamlessly transitioning from their 9-to-5 routines to exploring the latest haute New York restaurants.

— Stephanie DiGuiseppe