Dining

By Christopher A. Pape

In Manhattan’s Flatiron Hotel, Toshi’s Living Room and Penthouse is in one of the hottest spots of the appropriately named Flatiron District. The owner, Robert ‘Toshi’ Chan, studied at Columbia University while taking a mixology class on the side. He quickly developed a passion for events and creating fun atmospheres for guests. After several years working on Wall Street, he tried his hand at real estate, which is when he began throwing his iconic ‘Toshi Parties’ at his properties. The profits he made were turned towards establishing a bar that was alive with personality as he was.

By Christopher A. Pape

To be at the vanguard of dining in New York City is hard enough; to do so for over 40 years is incredible. For Le Périgord on the far east side of 52nd, it is commonplace; so good is their food that generations of customers have experienced a meal here.

By John Meyer

Italian restaurants in Brooklyn are as ubiquitous as knockoff Pradas in Chinatown. Marco Polo Ristorante in Carroll Gardens is the real deal. After emigrating from Italy 35 years ago, Joe Chirico opened Marco Polo Ristorante which has since remained a staple of Brooklyn. In mid-2012 Joe passed the reigns on to his very capable son Marco the 24 year old graduate of Johnson & Wales culinary school. Marco has brought a fresh perspective to the venerated restaurant’s physical space as well as updating and modernizing the menu. Marco has managed to take the best of the past and combine it with an influence of modern haute cuisine. The eatery’s renovations better reflect the influx of the new Carroll Gardens residents. While Marco Polo has always been a great place for a family celebration or a quick drink at the bar across from the cozy fireplace, the dining area has been opened up with a skylight. The old world charm and hospitality that is synonymous with Italian cooking is very much front and center at Marco Polo. Joe makes it a point to visit each table to chat while the wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

By Angela Pape
Photography by Daniel Krieger

Looking for a new, innovative twist on the traditional steakhouse? American Cut will deliver you just that. This chic and sophisticated American steakhouse located in the heart of Atlantic City’s most recent hotspot, Revel, will leave you feeling sexy and satisfied. Iron Chef Marc Forgione transforms the classic dining experience into a modern, culinary revolution bursting with a refreshing touch of creativity and vigor.

By Marianne Belmonte

Go all out and treat yourself to a fun filled dining experience at Beaumarchais in the Meatpacking District. A modern French brasserie with David E. Diaz, Executive Chef, at its helm, it is a time you won’t soon forget. The DJ like atmosphere is exciting, half night club, half restaurant, from the helpful staff to the exquisite cuisine, it won’t disappoint. If you haven’t already been there then put it on your bucket list immediately.

By Narbeh Minassian &
Christopher A. Pape

As many of you will no doubt know, the final stretch of this year marks the 25th anniversary of Resident Magazine and this is a landmark for which we express the greatest pride in reaching. In a time of recession and an ever expanding social media, longevity is as remarkable as it is elusive; particularly in this concrete heart of the working world we call our home.

By Christopher A Pape

Running a successful restaurant is tough, especially, here where conquering New York is an almost impossible task. And add to that the enormous pressure it must be to live up to the Trump name and you have a combination that appears excruciatingly daunting. But as the saying goes – high risk, high reward.

By Christopher Pape

It is an unfortunate truth that a common misconception of American cuisine is that it stretches no further than greasy and oily fast-food chains. Europeans would sooner point to mac and cheese and fried chicken, while the British may raise a cheeky smile in finding a nation with an equally poor culinary reputation as they supposedly have. Thankfully, it is places like Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City that debunk this stereotype and evince that American food is good food.

By Narbeh Minassian

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House finds its roots in Dallas, where it was unveiled twenty years ago. Since then, it has expanded and can now be found across the country in cities such as Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Denver and New York. While it is not strictly unique by definition, this restaurant should not be conceived as anything but exclusive.

By Narbeh Minassian

Russia is a misunderstood country on this side of the Atlantic. Some of the foremost associations with this nation are snow, space stations, and an outdated link to communism; the biggest country in the world is, and has long since been, so much more than that. The Firebird restaurant goes some way in conveying this, as perhaps the most authentic Russian restaurant outside of its motherland.