How to remove a bat from your home, tips, who to call
The fear of creepy crawlies has been stoked to frenzied levels with news of the impending arrival of the Joro flying spider, a giant venomous spider that doesn’t really fly so much as float, but, well, does it make it…
5 Great Dishes to Try at the First U.S. Location of a Chinese Chain
At 56 W. 22nd Street, near Sixth Avenue, Grandma’s Home stands as the first American outpost of a Chinese chain: Originating in Hangzhou, China in 1998, it now has over 200 branches across 60 cities in China. Hangzhou, capital of…
Which New York Italian Restaurant Sells the Best Red Sauce?
There comes a time in the history of a popular Italian restaurant when the proprietors — to extend the brand and make more money — decide they should bottle and sell their red sauce. And so chefs, co-packers, and marketing…
Six months in, NYC’s free online therapy platform for teens has seen 7,000 signups
Nearly 7,000 teenagers have signed up for New York City’s free online therapy program since it launched in November, with the largest numbers coming from some of the city’s lowest-income neighborhoods, city officials said Thursday. A total of 6,800 teens…
Rabies on the rise: infected raccoon found at NY country club
The Essex County Health Department is reporting its fifth case of rabies so far this year. On Tuesday, the health department reported that a raccoon found at the Moriah Country Club in Port Henry tested positive for rabies. The animal…
A Pandan Matcha Cocktail, Plus Spicy Thai in Hell’s Kitchen
It’s the season for umbrella cocktails. A fun spot to get one right now is at a Southern Thai restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen. Chalong is a standout seafood Thai spot that, in the three or four times I’ve been, is…
An East Village Restaurant Named for the Perfect Italian Snack
One summer, some friends and I visited Rivergaro, a resort town on the edge of the Trebbia River in Emilia-Romagna. We stayed in an agriturismo on a hill overlooking the town, and enjoyed sumptuous outdoor meals at sunset, the table…
Saigon Table, a new Vietnamese Noodle Bar restaurant opens in Rye NY
Vermicelli with chicken, one of the dishes prepared at Saigon Table, a new Vietnamese noodle bar in Rye, photographed May 17, 2024. Mark Vergari/The Journal News Lynn Lee, right, the owner is pictured with her staff, Dennis Lake, left, the…
The Mexican Seafood Star of Queens Is Opening in Brooklyn
The city’s best place for Mexican seafood is expanding. Known for its aguachiles and shrimp cocktails, Mariscos El Submarino, opened in Jackson Heights in 2020: Now owners Alonso Guzman and Amy Hernandez are opening a second location in Greenpoint, according…
A Chinatown Gem Where Dim Sum Carts Still Reign
Chinatown was once known for its grand banquet halls: destinations for wedding receptions, special-occasion dinners, and dim sum feasts. Gradually, many of those halls vanished. Epic losses included Joy Luck Palace in 2018, and, once the largest restaurant in Chinatown…