Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Grub Guides
Finally: 15 New York Restaurants Serving Super-Seasonal Spring Vegetables Narcissa, the Dutch, Estela, and more.
Rumors
Ace Hotel Rumored for Downtown Brooklyn The site is close to the Barclays Center.
Temporary Closings
Perbacco in the East Village Will Shift Gears It's getting a Coravin wine machine.
Planned Service Changes
What to Eat at Long Island Bar, Now Serving Dinner in Cobble Hill Chef Gabriel Martinez worked at Uchi and Alinea before coming to New York.
Video Feed
Watch Guy Fieri Talk Up His Humble Origins As a Child-Prodigy Pretzel Vendor He wants more kids to start off like he did.
Openings
Après, Now Open in the Former Apiary Space, Is Serving a Ramp Cocktail Chef Mazen Mustafa comes from the Elm.
Beef
DOH Shut Down Strand Smokehouse After Owner Refused Inspection "People put their life savings into these small businesses," says owner Tommy Vasilis.
Prison Food
So-Called ‘Cannibal Cop’ Works As a Cook in Prison "He has mastered making pizza," his mom says.
Expansions
Shake Shack, American Cut, Le Bilboquet Headed to Atlanta Peachy.
Leftovers
Vinegar Hill House’s Music Series; Eataly’s New Nutella Bar It launches this Friday. First up is violinist Jessica Lee.
Huh?
Barriers: Owner Erects 5-Foot Wall Around Restaurant to Deal With Rodent Problem This probably wouldn't work in Manhattan.
Quote of the Day
And You Thought High-Fructose Corn Syrup Was Bad Sicilians are fighting to take their food back from Mafia control.
The Other Other Critics
The First Reviews of Ruth Reichl’s New Novel Are In The Times critic called it "strictly kid stuff."
Tax Dollars
New York Officials Debate Making Yogurt the Official ‘State Snack’ Hey, who doesn't like yogurt?