Jasmine Gerald, originally from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, brought spicy dishes and exotic cocktails to Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine in 2020, described as a gem of Restaurant Row. Then three years later she opened S’Aimer right across the street. ( Photo: Jcaribcuisine X) She Brought Her Caribbean Paradise to Restaurant Row Jasmine Gerald took a chance on opening a restaurant in Times Square during the pandemic. Born in St. Thomas, in the US Virgin... News 12 Mar 2025 | 04:42
Director Taylor Hosking interviews her godfather Arthur Smith for the film at the Puerto Rican Day Festival. ( Photo: Funmi Adejobi ) Up and Coming Director Unveils Doc Film “West Side Familia” Taylor Michele Hosking’s idea for her first film documentary came about during the pandemic, as she sat on the terrace of... City Arts 02 Jan 2025 | 12:23
Monica Zaldivar (right) with her mom Sonia Zaldivar, who is still active in the business remotely. Monica is the third generation family member to run Victor’s Cafe, a 60+ year old Cuban restaurant in the Theater District. The restuarant was founded by Monica’s grandparents, who were Cuban immigrants. ( Photo: Jason Ducusin) The Family Behind Victor’s Cafe, a Theater District Mainstay Monica Zaldivar is full of gratitude for the legacy her grandparents left behind and is committed to honoring them at their... Food & Drink 21 Oct 2024 | 12:53
Stratic Morfogen, a third generation restaurauteur, owns upscale restaurants including three locations of the Brooklyn Chop House but he’s returning to his roots as he takes over the Lyric Diner in Gramercy, that will become Diner24. ( Daneil Kawk /Diner24) Adding to His Plate: Upscale Restaurant Vet Takes Over Venerable Diner in Gramercy Score one for the people who won’t have to see another bank or drug store chain on the corner. One veteran of the industry... Features 08 Jan 2024 | 12:02
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