Waning Days of a Welcoming Presence: Seventh Ave. Stalwart elmo to Close, Come March 13

Waning Days of a Welcoming Presence: Seventh Ave. Stalwart elmo to Close, Come March 13

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Mere coincidence, ominous sign of the times, or a little bit of both: Draw your own conclusions about last week’s announcement that beloved restaurant/lounge elmo will end its near-quarter century run in Chelsea on–get this–Friday, March 13. A cornerstone of Chelsea’s “gayborhood” heyday and a pillar of the community for years […]

Ralph’s Return is the Right Kind of ‘Ice’

Ralph’s Return is the Right Kind of ‘Ice’

It happened on Wednesday, March 4, with little fanfare but much cause for celebration: After a long winter when “Closed for Business” was the only message being served, Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices and Ice Cream returned to its storefront at 196 Seventh Ave. (btw. W. 21st & 22nd Sts.). The 100-flavor purveyor of cool treats […]

National Oreo Day Done Right, at Site of Iconic Treat’s Creation

National Oreo Day Done Right, at Site of Iconic Treat’s Creation

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Chelsea Market’s proud history as a groundbreaking food hall has bestowed many claims to fame upon the steadfast structure. But perhaps the sweetest one of all hails from the building’s industrial past–specifically, March 6, 1912. That’s the fateful date when, we’ve been known to note (by quoting writer Laura Rutherford), “Oreo […]

Creamline Celebrates 10 Years in Chelsea Market with New Look, Classic Tastes

Creamline Celebrates 10 Years in Chelsea Market with New Look, Classic Tastes

Comfort food of the highest order, with staying power: That’s the long and short of it, as Creamline is in the midst of celebratig its 10-year presence in Chelsea Market. In partnership with the beloved Ronnybrook Farm, Creamline’s chef/owner Harris Mayer and his partner Nick Contess have recently refined their chef-driven menu of elevated casual […]

Fourth ‘Saxelby Legacy’ Benefit Fêtes Namesake by Feeding Foodies, Raising Funds

Fourth ‘Saxelby Legacy’ Benefit Fêtes Namesake by Feeding  Foodies, Raising Funds

PHOTOS COURTEY OF CHELSEA MARKET / TEXT BY SCOTT STIFFLER | A deliciously done benefit that closes Chelsea Market food hall and shopping mall for one night only saw September 18 as the occasion of its fourth annual iteration. In excess of 130 local chefs, artisans, and mixologists brought their best to the table, so […]

Feast & Fettle Comes to Chelsea

Feast & Fettle Comes to Chelsea

Imagine having access to every dish in the sumptuous spread seen directly above–without ever having to purchase the ingredients, prepare them properly, and marshall all of the culinary skills necesssary to create a meal that tastes as good as all of that looks. No need to imagine, now that Feast & Fettle is a reality […]

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