As the star of the Freeform sci-fi drama Shadowhunters, 28-year-old Matthew Daddario spends a chunk of his year in Toronto portraying a character endowed with magical blood. In his off time, however, the born-and-raised New Yorker comes home for a more familiar pace. “There’s a kind of friendly aggression to New York,” ... More

In a three-month flurry, the Treadsack team opened as many new restaurants in the Heights. Already known for Down House, D&T Drive Inn and Johnny’s Gold Brick, the prolific group lit up the last quarter with the hip Brit tavern Hunky Dory, helmed by chef Richard Knight; Thai farm-to-table fixture Foreign Correspondents, led by ... More

Odette Estate As the latest hot spot in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, Odette Estate is already making a name for itself, thanks to inaugural 2012 vintages that received glowing reviews from critic Robert Parker. Its recently completed 3,500-square-foot public space welcomes visitors with walnut tasting bars, black velvet sofas, ... More

Maple & AshSteakhouse Maple & Ash, which just debuted in the former Hunt Club space, is about as Gold Coast as you can get. Our favorite on the menu is the dry-aged ribeye, but don’t miss the sophisticated wine program and innovative cocktails from award-winning sommelier Belinda Chang. The two-level ... More

A trendy pop-up restaurant called Prey is on a mission to save the planet. Chef Bun Lai’s sustainable sushi spot took over the rooftop of 1 Hotel South Beach at the start of the South Beach Food and Wine Festival in February, and will be serving eco-friendly sushi ... More

The Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri, famous for his roles in A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, has a new act—and it’s very appetizing. Westchester county resident Palminteri has partnered with the Sinanaj brothers, of Empire Steak House fame, on a new Italian restaurant in Midtown, Chazz Palminteri ... More

Massimo Bottura had a somewhat predetermined career path growing up—but that path wasn't to become a chef. The Botturas were a well-off family from Modena, Italy; Massimo the youngest of four brothers. Early on, Massimo's father decided that the eldest of his sons would become an engineer; the second oldest, ... More

In the good old days, back before things got weird, businesses usually tried to attract customers. A clothing boutique might have, say, mannequins and pay a premium for storefront windows. A restaurant might have a big neon sign that reads, "Eat at Joe's" or, perhaps simply, "Restaurant & Bar." But ... More