Meryl Pearlstein

Where to find the best Mexican food in New York City

New York City has its share of restaurant weeks throughout the year, but now there’s a new one that has me quite intrigued. Resy’s Off Menu Week NY gives you an insidery glimpse into how chefs create their next superstar dish. From September 16-22 Resy and American Express® give you a privileged look at some of your favorite chefs at work. It’s a delicious and exciting way to celebrate the end of summer.

Many of my favorites have extended invitations to experience their inner workings like Wa...

You’ve visited New York City, and you think you’ve done it all. But any New Yorker will tell you that checking off Times Square, the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center on a sightseeing list isn’t experiencing New York City to its fullest. It’s just scratching the surface.

On your second visit, delve deeper into the “City That Never Sleeps,” with the hidden attractions only a true an inner-city insider knows about.

Here’s how to see New York like a local.

First of all, location is vi...

You may have missed the summer’s premier foodie events in the Hamptons, Dan’s GrillHampton and Dan’s Taste of Two Forks tasting showcases, but there’s still much to sample as the summer winds down and fall sets in. For many, this is the perfect time for a weekend to the East End of New York’s Long Island.

Starting with Art and the Great Outdoors

The Hamptons have perfected the art of the garden. And while most of the mansion have theirs hidden away behind their unfriendly privets, the Peconic...

You may have missed the summer’s premier foodie events in the Hamptons, Dan’s GrillHampton and Dan’s Taste of Two Forks tasting showcases, but there’s still much to sample as the summer winds down and fall sets in. For many, this is the perfect time for a weekend to the East End of New York’s Long Island.
Starting with Art and the Great Outdoors
The Hamptons have perfected the art of the garden. And while most of the mansion have theirs hidden away behind their unfriendly privets, the Peconic...

It seems huge and unmanageable, but it’s actually a real toy box of activities for families. New York City is a showplace of the world’s best: a fabulous introduction to great eats, culture and diversity and, without a doubt, fun!

The hardest part about planning a trip to New York City is knowing what to see first. Here are some ideas to help, writes Meryl Pearlstein.

First, you’ll need a place to camp out. Many NYC hotels are family-friendly, offering free cribs on request, high chairs, stro...

Summer isn’t over yet, and there are many interesting international escapes to be had. Some invite you to festivals celebrating food, wine and techno. Others combine food and culture with a dose of the outdoors. There’s also a bucket-list choice to tempt. If you’re an art fan, a history aficionado, a foodie who savors fine wine, an animal lover or someone looking for a deep dive into a different culture, there are choices to appeal to everyone.
Indulge your love of the arts at the Venice Bien...

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Dining catches of the day (and night).
Brooklynites and Manhattanites have a thing for waterfront dining even when they can’t get to the beach. Fresh air, showstopping views and good food give the city an edge when it comes to this favorite dining indulgence.
The River Café in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood (1 Water St., Brooklyn, 718.522.5200) has commanded the city’s waterside dining scene since 1977: the grand dame of special-occasion dining where venue and views match the caliber of food a...

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Cher Unleashed: Singer…TV star…Bob Mackie muse…Oscar-winning actress… Goddess warrior…Wife and mother…It’s unlikely that anyone coming to see The Cher Show on Broadway hasn’t met up with some version of the iconic diva at some point during her 50 years as a public figure. So it’s quite understandable that the electricity begins from the very first note of “The Beat Goes On” in the story of Cherilyn Sarkisian as translated into words, song, dance, and elaborate costumes.
The powerhouse that is...

The Fourth of July is over, but not the celebration. On Sunday, July 14, Bastille Day will be commemorated in the US with as much pomp and joie de vivreas ever. It’s a wonderful time to bring out those red, white and blue colors again and add a French twist.
In New York City, the celebration takes center stage at FIAF, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) with entertainment, food and drink, and kids’ programs.
Some of the wonderful events that day include a screening at 5:30pm in FI...

Hey, procrastinators! The forecast is for French fireworks and joie de vivre. That is to say, this weekend from July 14-15 is the French celebration of Bastille Day, the equivalent of the Fourth of July in the USA. For those less familiar, let’s just say Bastille Day commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, and the unity of the French people at the Fête de la Fédération one year later.
The US is no stranger when it comes to intern...

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Restaurants designed by Tony Award winner David Rockwell have the recipe for delicious entertainment.

In honor of the 73rd annual Tony Awards, which take center stage on June 9, I propose a new award category: Best Theater-influenced Dining.

The revival of “She Loves Me” won David Rockwell the 2016 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for the “jewel-box” parfumerie that gracefully transitioned into a restaurant, an apartment and a hospital room. His three currently playing musicals,...

Slow Down and Smell the Orchids at the New York Botanical Gardens This Week…. Then Enjoy an Evening of Food, Drink, Dance and Music

The Bronx’s New York Botanical Garden is in full bloom with its daffodils, azaleas and tulips. But it’s the Garden’s exotic orchid show in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and its after-dark program, “Orchid Evenings” that add a special something to programming this spring. This year’s orchid show with its thousands of delicate orchids is a tribute to Singapore, th...

Mark this address and these dates in your foodie calendar: Stuyvesant Cove Park at 23rd and East River). Manhattan is finally capitalizing on its Eastside waterfront with a series of outdoor food parties, beginning Memorial Day weekend .
Pick from “pay-as-you-go” dining or an all-inclusive “Sunset Session” ticket to these events that will tempt you with BBQ stations for both vegetarians and meat lovers, live music, beer/cider, showcase cook-offs, and music. On Saturday, George...

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A top-shelf meal from a great restaurant—in your pajamas? A look at fine dining in NYC, wrapped and ready for your room.

Hot and sour soup, firecracker prawns and chicken supreme from Mr. K's (Photography by Jeff Westbrook, styled by Miako Kato)

Visitors to New York City come for the culture, for the sights, for work, and, most of all, for the fantastic variety of restaurants. But, after a full day of meetings or sightseeing, you might just not have the energy to hit a restaurant. Thanks to t...