Jenny Miller

Grandlife Hotels: Interview With Alex Stupak

jenny — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:47 +0000

For Grandlife Hotels, I interviewed the always intense, always thinking Alex Stupak of Empellon, the most intellectual chef I know. Read the story to learn about his dream of creating a taco omakase (basically the best idea ever).

New York Magazine Bars Issue: Leadbelly and Beloved

jenny — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:39:29 +0000

Photo: New York Magazine

A couple of write-ups about oyster specialists Leadbelly on the Lower East Side and dance spot Beloved in Greenpoint for New York Magazine’s annual bars issue.

GrandLife Hotels: Review of Lafayette

jenny — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:10:40 +0000

(Photo: Noah Fecks)

Andrew Carmellini’s (Locanda Verde, the Dutch) new Noho restaurant, Lafayette, has a long history, and a bright future as a game-changer for the neighborhood.

New York Magazine Weddings: Un-Wedding Bands

jenny — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:15:15 +0000

The Hot Sardines (courtesy the Hot Sardines)

From thirties swing to foot-stomping jazz, old-timey music is making a comeback. These NYC-area bands would be welcome at any cocktail party.

Food Republic: Interview with Food Network Star’s Ippy Aiona on His New Hawaii Gastropub

jenny — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:05:38 +0000

While on the Big Island last month, I checked in with Food Network Star finalist Ippy Aiona about his new gastropub for Food Republic. Turns out cooking on an island in the middle of nowhere brings some challenges.

Zagat: Secrets of Restaurant Soundproofing

jenny — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:17:17 +0000

The Painted Burro in Somerville, MA (courtesy the Painted Burro)

I’ve been writing a bit for Zagat’s blog these days—mostly restaurant news. Here’s a national feature about soundproofing in restaurants.

Food Republic: Falling for Malaysia’s Bizarro Desserts

jenny — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:34:11 +0000

Cendol (left) and ice kacang are two of the concoctions I sampled. (Photos: Jenny Miller)

Beans, corn, shrimp paste, and wiggly things are just some of the reasons I find Malaysian desserts…challenging.

NYC Korean-food guidebook

jenny — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:59:10 +0000

In the fall, I had the pleasure of being part of a team that visited and evaluated New York’s Korean restaurants. We chose the 40 best and included them in a guidebook put out by the Korean Food Foundation. Here’s the very attractive result! The job of writing the reviews fell to someone else, but I worked as the copyeditor on the project, so it feels very dear. This guidebook is also a free app you can download for iPhone or Android.

Get Off the Slopes in Park City for NYmag.com

jenny — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:17:52 +0000

Talisker on Main, my favorite meal of the trip.

I’m not much of a skiier, so when I went to Park City, Utah, back in December, I was interested in what else there is do. Luckily, plenty: fine dining, historic saloons, and alternative outdoor activities (zip-lining high over a snowy canyon is quite a thrill). Read about it in my weekend escape plan for New York Magazine online.

Review of the Waldorf Astoria Park City for Savuer

jenny — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:59:11 +0000

(Photo courtesy the Waldorf Astoria Park City)

Tough gig, but somebody had to be Saveur‘s guinea pig at the Waldorf Astoria Park City. I was not exactly disappointed.