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Lorenzo’s beautiful scarf is perfect for the unseasonably cold weather…Greenwich Village, NYC (via Details)
Dining at Giuseppina’s in Greenwood Heights…Brooklyn, NYC (via NY Times)
Carmine DelPriore, the Manager of Faicco’s Pork store, shows off their giant hero…Dyker Heights, Brooklyn (via The Brooklyn Paper)
Florencia Franchini Sporting Effortless Perfection on Crosby Street…SoHo, NYC (via Swagger NY)
Carlo Albert D’Emilio Wears White with a Dash of Magenta…New York City, NY (via Chic Index)
UPDATE: 'Illegal' Install May KO Grimaldi's Move
The Buildings Department yesterday put the kibosh on plans by the world-famous pizzeria to move into a larger space next door after learning that its operators quietly installed a coal-fired brick oven at the new site without approval.
Grimaldi’s wants to keep up with a new pizza joint heading to its current space at 19 Old Fulton Street in DUMBO, which will be run by pizza king Patsy Grimaldi.
As the Post reported Friday, the 80-year-old pizza legend is coming out of retirement to take over his old coal-fired cooker and the rest of the soon-to-be vacant Grimaldi’s space. The door was left open after landlord Mark Waxman opted to boot Frank Ciolli — who bought the tourist hotspot from Grimaldi in 1998 — once Ciolli’s lease expires at month’s end over a bitter rent dispute. (read more at NY Post)
More Pizza News: Grimaldi's Tossed Out
First Di Fara’s is shuttered by the DOH…and now this…
One of the city’s most famous pizzerias is being tossed out of its building — and adding injury to insult, the rival establishment that’s moving in is inheriting its unique oven.
Brooklyn’s Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will move its world-famous tourist hot spot on Old Fulton Street in DUMBO to a larger site next door as early as Nov. 29 because its landlord declined to dish out a new lease.
But staying behind is one of its biggest attractions — a coal-fired brick oven that will soon be churning out pies for a competing pizza joint. (read more at NYPost.com)
DOH! Di Fara Shuttered by the DOH!
Perpetual “best-of” list-topper and cultishly loved Midwood institution Di Fara pizzeria has been shuttered after racking up a not-so-delicious 67 violation points by the Department of Health. Even so, something tells us this little setback won’t do much to shorten the equally-legendary wait time once the shop opens back up.
(via Gothamist)
So Sad: Park Slope Institution Aunt Suzie's To Close
After 25 years in business, the homey red sauce Italian restaurant Aunt Suzie’s is going to the great cannoli in the sky. The owner, Irene LoRe, posted an open letter on Park Slope’s Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District website announcing her decision to call it quits on January 1st. LoRe, who is also the executive director of the Fifth Avenue BID, opened Aunt Suzie’s when Fifth Avenue was a very different (i.e. seedy) scene, and the closure marks the end of an era. (via Gothamist)
For four generations, the Ferrara family has been delighting Little Italy with its outstanding Italian/French desserts. Cannoli, stogliatella, gelati and more have been made right here since 1892. It’s our favorite place (although a bit touristy) to go for a cannoli and to gawk at the amazing wedding cakes on display.
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand Street, Soho/Nolita (Little Italy)
Pigeon Keepers of Bushwick
Chris Arnade documented the men in Bushwick who keep pigeons. A sport introduced by the Italians, Bushwick used to have well over a hundred guys who kept pigeons on the roofs, now there are only about twenty, mostly Dominican and Puerto Rican men continuing the practice. The birds are not raised to race but are simply collected and bred and then flown to highlight their beauty. Check out Chris’ beautiful Flickr photo set - it’s pretty cool and so very Old New York.
The New “In” Spot in NYC
In addition to great pizza, a cool vibe, and sensational cocktails, this Nolita Italian restaurant, according to Eater.com has a drop-dead gorgeous staff. The menu at Rubirosa consists of Italian classics including a wide array of house-made pastas as well as its flagship thin-crust pizza dating back to a 50 year old family recipe. But first, you have to belly up to the bar and enjoy one of their Italian-inspired cocktails. Tasting Table recommends an Amaretto Sour (it’s nothing like the ones you drank in college), an updated spin on a Black Manhattan or a Porfiro Flip. We all of a sudden have a craving for Pizza and Cocktails.
Rubirosa
235 Mulberry Street, Soho/Nolita
NYC's Best Joints To BYOB
Restaurants that offer BYOB are a great way to save some cash and still have a boozy good time. One of our favorites is definitely Panna II, with the crazy lights and if it’s your birthday, the insane song they’ll sing to you. Check out this slideshow of BYOB restaurants put together by Gothamist.
Red Rooster Update!
We’re fans of celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and are salivating at the prospect of his Harlem restaurant, Red Rooster, opening soon! It will feature a mix of all the classic ethnic (Southern, Italian and Jewish) cuisines of Harlem and will showcase live music in a basement performance space.
Harlem + Bespoke just posted pictures of new signage in the windows, which is giving them hope that the restaurant will open in the next month or so!
Red Rooster
310 Lenox Avenue, Harlem
Acqua at Peck Slip
Have you been to South Street Seaport lately? Recently, the Imagination Playground opened to much fanfare for the kids. After spending a few hours watching your young ones play, venture over to Peck Slip for a nice glass of wine and some fresh Italian food at longtime favorite Acqua at Peck Slip. You’ll be transported to Rome’s Campo di Fiori with their charming old world interior, cobblestone outdoor seating, charming service and great food. It’s definitely worth the trip.
Acqua at Peck Slip
257 Water Street at Peck Slip, South Street Seaport
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