Jesenko Vukadinovic, president of the Chelsea West 200 Block Association kicks off the semi-annual meeting that drew a host of elected officials who heard that crime and public safety are the biggest issues on the minds of neighborhood residents. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) Crime and Public Safety Are Top Concerns at Chelsea Block Association Meeting Crime and public safety were the top topics as over two dozen residents sounded off to local politicians in attendance about... News 29 Nov 2024 | 02:18
Roasted Broccoli and Gigante Beans with Romesco, served at Kernel ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) A Noted Chef is teaming up with an Exec from Chipotle and another from Peloton in a new NOHO Restaurant An exercise guru and a fast food executive have teamed up to back Michelin-starred chef Andrew Black to open a new upscale... Home 15 Nov 2024 | 07:10
Tziki Souvlaki, new restaurant that has taken over the site formerly occupied by Restivo on the corner of Seventh Ave. and 22nd St., is hoping to carve a niche offering family-inspired Greek cuisine. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) Authentic Greek Eatery Revives the Historic Culture in Chelsea The co-owners of Tziki Souvlaki, one of the newest restaurants in Chelsea are betting that they can carve a niche with family-inspired... News 24 Oct 2024 | 03:52
Salt & Straw founder Kim Malek (left) teamed up with first cousin Tyler Malek to make their homemade brand of ice cream that started in Portland, OR, into a bi-coastal success. ( Photo: Posy Quarterman Photography ) Famed Craft Ice Cream Parlor That Started in Portland OR Delights NYers with 2nd Store Way back in the olden days, ice cream was made using salt water to churn cream into a solid enough concoction, and then packed... Food & Drink 27 Sep 2024 | 08:53
Welcome to the Cumin Club, Javits Center during the Fancy Foods Show ( Deborah Fenker) Fancy Foods Show Requires Fancy Footwork to Feast on Even a Fraction of Fare but Egads! The Effort is Worth It The Fancy Food Show was back in town last month at the Jacob Javits Center, its attendees particularly thrilled to be there... Food & Drink 22 Jul 2024 | 09:11
Huge crowds turned out for the opening of famed Florence sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio in the Nomad neighborhood bordering Chelsea. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) Gem of a Sandwich Shop Draws Huge Crowd to Opening in Chelsea/Nomad District Just last week, The New York Times compiled a seemingly comprehensive list of must-try sandwiches throughout the five boroughs.... News 26 Jun 2024 | 01:25
Without an operating business, a homeless individual and his worldly possessions sprawl in front of this long- vacated restaurant. ( Deborah Fenker) Empty Storefronts Menace The “City of Yes” As soon as 203 West 22nd Street mounted a “For Sale” sign at the property, two homeless men—both neighborhood regulars— swiftly... Voices 16 Jun 2024 | 01:50
A typical crowded day at Fellini ( by Deborah Fenker) Fellini Coffee Captures Classic Italian Flavors in New Chelsea Outpost What makes a place cool? Well, whatever it is, Fellini’s, at 231 8th Avenue, has it. And not just among one particular demographic:... Home 07 Jun 2024 | 01:25
Salmon is a fish you can trust. ( Deborah Fenker) New Restaurant Brings Superlative Mediterranean Style to Chelsea Eighth Avenue used to be notorious for a slew of pick-a-protein Thai eateries of varying quality. More recently, it features... News 20 May 2024 | 05:51
Author Elle Evans (left) with Elle culture writer Lauren Puckett-Pope (center) and Kathleen Harris, executive editor of Zibby Books. Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl Chick Lit Author Who Wrote “Wedding Issues” Under Pen Name Has Day Job: M.D. I think of myself as somewhat of a Jack of all trades but Elle Evans has me trumped by most counts. This ambitious Boston... City Arts 23 Apr 2024 | 03:59
The new owners of Bar Bonobo gave a formerly vacant storefront a $1.5 million overhaul before opening the doors to the new hot spot last month. Photo: Deborah Fenker New Italian Bistro in Chelsea Opens after a $1.5M Overhaul When beloved Le Singe Vert closed about a year ago, unexpectedly and unfortunately, it left a little hole in the hearts of... News 23 Mar 2024 | 01:12
Growing up, Tiffany Lacey’s favorite game was to play was “vet office,” pretending to heal injured pets. Now, she’s running Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter in Tribeca housing and rehabilitating up to 100 animals at a time. Photo provided. DOTTY 2024 Awardee Tiffany Lacey: ‘Working at Animal Haven isn’t a job. It’s a lifestyle’ Animal Haven President Tiffany Lacey first touched down in New York City from Houston, Texas in 1993, ready to embark on... People 13 Mar 2024 | 01:52
All of Tony Notarberardino are oversized and shot in black & white. The Chelsea Hotel Portraits show is at the ACA Gallery in Chelsea through April 13th. Photo: Deborah Fenker Chelsea Hotel Portraits Captures the “End of the Party” in Big Black & White Photos It’s no secret that the new management of the renovated Hotel Chelsea would rather have had the permanent tenants of the... News 12 Mar 2024 | 01:13
Chelsea Hotel is up and running after a two alarm fire shut down its kitchen for only one day on Nov. 2. Photo: Deborah Fenker A French Bistro is Latest Addition to Chelsea Hotel, Up and Running after Nov. 2 Blaze The Chelsea Hotel, which was reopened to much fanfare last year, only had to shut down its kitchen for a day after a two... News 10 Nov 2023 | 03:18
Outside of the new guy U by David Barton, whose motto is “Look better naked.” Photo: Deborah Fenkder David Barton Charges Back Into Chelsea, Gambling that High End Gym Will Work Once Again Gym titan David Barton is back: bigger, better, and bolder than ever taking over the sprawling gym on 215 W. 23rd that once... News 11 Sep 2023 | 05:26
