EMPIRE DINER
A Chelsea favorite, originally opened in 1946, has been through closings and reopenings, name changes, and an assortment of chefs and proprietors. Today, itβs stronger than ever with Jestin Feggan (formerly of Cafeteria) in charge of the kitchen, serving diner classics along with up-to-the-minute fare like melon gazpacho with lump crabmeat and and cacio e pepe risotto.
210 10th Ave
New York, NY 10011
VINUM
Meet Vinum Executive Chef and restaurateur Massimo Felici!
Vinum is located at 704 Bay Street. Staten Island, NY 10304
BLEND ASTORIA
Blend Astoria continues The Blend Groupsβ tradition of Modernizing traditional Latin dishes and putting a unique and playful touch on each dish. From the Wild Mushroom Flatbread, made using dough from local pizzeria sLICe Astoria to the Crispy Arepa Cups with Braised Beef Short Rib, to the Cu'Bao Buns, there is truly something for everyone.
Located at 37-17 30th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11103
KOKOMO
Kokomo Caribbean Restaurant is located at 65 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 11249
