Author: Ariana DiValentino


The RundownNew York

All About Oncheon, a Hot Springs-Inspired Oasis in Koreatown

Manhattan’s Koreatown, while relatively tiny compared to other neighborhoods, is a bustling area even for Midtown standards. Along with heavy…

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Meet Sinsa, the Wine Bar Defining Korean American Food on Its Own Terms

If you’re a fan of Korean food and you live in New York, you probably already know about Rice Thief.…

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Kiko interior

The RundownNew York

All About Kiko, Opening Soon in Hudson Square

Sommelier Lina Goujjane and chef Alex Chang may be relatively young, but they’re not short on restaurant experience. Gouijane recalls…

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All About Heroes and Pearl Box, Opening Soon in Soho

Ariel Arce, chef Aaron Lirette, and beverage director Kenneth Crum have been busy. Having opened fashionable spots in the West…

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Dish By DishNew York

The Drinks You’ll Want to Order at Monkey Thief, Now Open in Hell’s Kitchen

Depending on your nightlife vibe, chances are that you either go out in Hell’s Kitchen almost exclusively, or you hardly…

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Ras Plant Based West Village space

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4 Things to Know About the New Ras Plant Based in New York’s West Village

When Romeo and Milka Regalli opened Ras Plant Based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in March 2020, just days before the…

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Kappo Sono dishes

The RundownNew York

All About Kappo Sono, Opening Soon Near Union Square

Fans of veteran chef Chikara Sono, who made his name in New York with the (now-closed) Michelin-starred restaurant Kyo Ya,…

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Dish By DishNew York

How Yao Takes Contemporary Cantonese Cuisine to New Heights, in Five Dishes

“Modernized” or “elevated” comfort food is a concept we see a lot of in New York’s restaurant scene, sometimes to…

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Dish By DishNew York

How New York’s Nemesis Deftly Remixes Southeast Asian Cuisine

There’s a new adversary on the New York restaurant scene. Its M.O.? A modern and thoroughly inventive approach to southeast…

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All About Donna 2.0, Now in the West Village

Donna, the tropical cocktail bar that once graced South Williamsburg, might have made it through the pandemic had their landlord…

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