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| by Lourdes Castro Here in New York early September marks more than just a shift in our wardrobes; it also denotes a shift in our eating habits. Just like many of my fashion minded friends who view the day after Labor Day with as much promise as they do New Year’s Day, I also see September full of hope. Except my anticipation revolves around food. This is the time of the year when chefs return from vacation (some anyway), menus are revamped, and new restaurants start popping up all over town. Houseguests bid us good-bye and we get back in the habit of preparing dinner the New York way ... by making reservations. New Yorkers tend to have a short restaurant attention span. Why that is – I don’t know. While the rest of the world relishes in their habitual routine, we are always on the hunt for the latest and greatest ... always moving on to the next best thing. Of course most of us have our trusty neighborhood joint – the old pair of shoes that we count on to make us feel comfortable. But lets face it, sometimes we want more than comfort – we want a new taste sensation, novel presentation, and a fresh scene. We want to wear our Manolo’s. And so as this new restaurant season is upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to put together a trend tracking list – a cheat sheet if you will – to help you avoid a dining faux pas. Here is a glimpse of what you will see out there: |
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| In Dining at the bar Small plates Tap water Fancy burgers Local meats Casual dining Cocktail pairings Gelatin Food Blogs Pork belly Wine bars Come as you are Pork fat Being a regular Chilewich mats Infused oil |
Out Table for 2 Family style Bottled water Large steaks Imported meats Fine dining Wine pairings Foam Food Network Short ribs Dive bars Dress codes Trans fat Being difficult Table linens Truffle oil |
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