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May 14, 2015 Liam Mathews

A bill passed in the New York State Senate on Wednesday that would allow canine dining companions at restaurants with outdoor seating, the New York Post reports. The way the law currently stands, a restaurant that serves food near pets risks losing its operating license, but people with dogs often still sit at sidewalk or […]

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May 7, 2015 Liam Mathews

Slop buckets, when stripped of their smelly context, can make for some visually interesting art. This anonymous Tumblr, shared on Reddit, hosts a collection of photos apparently taken from the slop bucket (restaurant jargon for “liquid trash receptacle”) of a of a Park Slope restaurant. New photos are uploaded daily. The results function sort of […]

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July 31, 2014 Thomas Kemeny

The finest food and drink in New York has to end up somewhere, but even the fanciest of restaurants seem shy about sharing their bathrooms. This series documents those rarely discussed amenities. Wallflower 235 W 12th St, West Village, Manhattan Ramona 113 Franklin St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Navy Restaurant 137 Sullivan St, Soho, Manhattan Mission Cantina 172 Orchard […]

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October 10, 2013 Thomas Kemeny

The finest food and drink in New York has to end up somewhere, but even the fanciest of restaurants seem shy about sharing their bathrooms. This series documents those rarely discussed amenities. Smith & Mills 71 N Moore St, Tribeca, Manhattan The Great Georgiana 248 Dekalb Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn National  723 Fulton, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Ippudo […]

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August 21, 2013 Thomas Kemeny

The finest food and drink in New York has to end up somewhere, but even the fanciest of restaurants seem shy about sharing their bathrooms. This series documents those rarely discussed amenities. Diner 85 Broadway, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Black Tree 131 Orchard St, Lower East Side, Manhattan Tabare 221 S 1st St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Gallow Green 542 W […]

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June 20, 2013 Nate Cepis

According to New York City Administrative Code § 17-172, basically every place that serves food has to hang “a sign graphically depicting the Heimlich Maneuver or a comparable technique instructing on how to dislodge food from a choking person” in an area where it can be easily viewed by the public, or face a fine. […]

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June 19, 2013 Thomas Kemeny

The finest food and drink in New York has to end up somewhere, but even the fanciest of restaurants seem shy about sharing their bathrooms. This series documents those rarely discussed amenities. Cadaques Grand Bistro 188 Grand St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Extra Fancy 302 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Ramen Misoya 129 Second Ave, East Village, Manhattan Hecho en […]

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May 28, 2013 Andy Cush

Ladies who lunch, beware: the city’s Department of Consumer Affairs has issued notices to 17 restaurants around town, ordering them to close their sidewalk dining areas or comply with zoning laws. “Please be advised you have 100 business days from and including May 1 to complete one of the following options,” said the notice, detailing […]

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May 24, 2013 Andy Cush

You’re forgiven for traveling to New Jersey for weed–maybe you or someone you know has a medical card and you’d like to hit up the Green Leaf Compassion Center. Totally understandable. Just don’t give in to the temptation to have a drink while you’re there. State authorities claim no fewer than 29 New Jersey restaurants–including […]

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January 3, 2013 Thomas Kemeny

The finest food and drink in New York has to end up somewhere, but even the fanciest of restaurants seem shy about sharing their bathrooms. This series documents those rarely discussed amenities. AAMANS-COPENHAGEN 13 Laight St, TriBeCa, Manhattan DRAM 177 S 4th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn NIZZA 630 9th Ave, Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan DONNA 27 Broadway, […]

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