My New Book—Ice Cream: A Global History

Tapas and Wine Bar Hits the Right Note on the Upper West Side

A friend of mine despairs that there’s no place to have a nice meal in the west 90s in Manhattan. He’s mostly right. But if he stops by Buceo95, he’ll find one of the more pleasant spots in the hood for reasonably priced wine and tapas. On a hot night, you can sit outside.  If [...]

Great Paella May Be Coming to the Upper West Side

The best news about the authentic and tasty paella served at Socarrat Paella Bar in Chelsea is that it may be traveling uptown.  Our waiter said that the Upper West Side could possibly be in this bar-like restaurant’s future.  That’s a very good thing, given the outstanding quality of food currently offered at the downtown [...]