I got to hear some of this from Danny last week, and I think he's spot on across the board. Of course, he *is* opening a fine dining restaurant this year, despite his protests...

This review warms my heart. I need to eat here.

"I was paying $8 per square foot when we first opened Union Square Café. Right now, eight is a rounding error on some number that’s got three digits before it."

"He promises that Permanent Brunch will offer what must be a first in the city: a bacon list."

Bruni's first takedown since Ninja. Worth the read.

"I ... loathe reservation scalpers," he said. "I'd take a bat to their head if I could. You can quote me on that."

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Recommended by Dr. Szukala.

Sorabol is branching out soon.

Menu sounds good.

Go Gordon.

Chang on the Momofuku changes en route. "I’d like to be cooking more than I am right now, but I’m the asshole who runs around and answers the phone and poses for photographs with Martha Stewart now. Nobody else on my staff wants the job."

David Chang on Soigné and "the money piece".

"Last Thursday, we found out that Ssam Bar was getting reviewed by Frank Bruni this week. In related news, Quino and I ended our bourbon sabbatical the same day."

Analysis of Bruni's trends in reviews, and whether or not it's possible for a non-Italian fine dining restaurant to garner much praise.

Bruni one-stars Ye Waverly with some hilarious writing. Hilarious if you're a restaurant nerd, that is.

Bruni weighs in on taking pictures at restaurants.

Zach recommends.

"If the waiter or waitress starts to freak out and says something to the effect of 'Are you sure you want this much cheese?', respond by yelling "HOSPITALIANO!" while pointing to the salad angrily."

According to Wen, the best Katsu in the city.

Must go...

Janelle says I need to go here. Therefore, I need to go here.