Entries from April 2008 ↓

BROADWAY JOE STEAKHOUSE is located at 315 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, in the heart of the Broadway Theatre District, on Restaurant Row. If you need further assistance, call (212) 246-6513.

Award-winning website, Punchin-dot-com, features the Walman Report and reviews of restaurants, travel, wine and theater. Created during the Damon Runyan Era, BROADWAY JOE STEAKHOUSE has been a Manhattan landmark restaurant with a world-wide reputation for serving the ultimate in prime meats & seafood for more than fifty years. Centrally located in a charming townhouse in the heart of New York City’s glittering Broadway Theater District.

BROADWAY JOE’s Favorite dishes include fabulous New York Cut Prime Sirloin Steak, delectable Prime Ribs of Beef (get the King Size On-The-Bone), Grilled Salmon Filet, Pasta Primavera Marinara and the Signature Caesar Salad. Other offerings include Prime Spring Lamb Chops, Thick Cut Pork Chops, and a host of seafood from Broiled Filet of Sole to Bay Scallops or Shrimp Scampi. Simply Put, BROADWAY JOE has it all. Don’t miss the fabulous New York Cheesecake at BROADWAY JOE STEAKHOUSE, 315 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, in the heart of the Broadway Theater District, on Restaurant Row, which rates A Major” on the Walman Report.

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Bagatelle

Location 409 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10014

Phone Number 212-675-2400

Web site www.bistrobagatelle.com

Cuisine Modern French

Executive Chef Nicholas Cantrel

Owners Aymeric Clemente
Remi Laba
The ONE Group

Designer I-Crave

Press Contact Karine Bakhoum
Maryann Scaccia
Lindsey Escalera
KB Network News
(212) 777-3455

Seating Capacity Main Dining Room: 90 Guests

Dining Room Hours Monday-Wednesday 5:30PM – 12AM
Thursday-Friday 5:30PM – 1AM
Saturday 11:30AM – 1AM
Sunday 11:30AM – 12AM

Signature Dishes Warm Asparagus Salad
Tuna Tartare
Gambas au Pastis
Truffle Herbs Roasted Organic Chicken
Wild Striped Bass in Couscous

Price Range Appetizers from $8- $20
Entrees from $24- $40

Credit Cards All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Reservations Recommended

Press: http://Whodoespr.com

Bagatelle
Nicolas Cantrel Showcases His Talents and Creativity in a Quintessentially
French Neighborhood Bistro

Award-winning website, Punchin-dot-com, features the Walman Report and reviews of restaurants, travel, wine and theater. Bringing a taste of the South of France to the Meatpacking District, Bagatelle mixes simplicity with sophistication. The menu evokes a Provençal brasserie with some unexpected touches. French classics are enlivened with innovative flavor combinations and a lighter approach: The seasonal menu features appetizers such as Warm Asparagus Salad with Blood Orange and the chef’s famous Tuffled Leeks Ravioli.

A selection of elaborate main courses tempt the appetite with items such as Whole Branzino with Dry Fennel and Thyme, or the classic Steak with Pomme Frites and Pepper Sauce or Tender Chicken Breast with Tomatoes Provençale served with Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms. The Whole Chicken for Two May be the Best In Town (But request the skin crispy) The dessert selection offers a spectrum of ingredients with tempting preparations, among them, Profiteroles, Thin Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Le Paris Brest. All are winners! The room with is sprays of fresh flowers, chandeliers and new/old world charm is beautiful; the cocktails are wonderful and Bagatelle, 409 West 13th Street, is the real thing and rates A Major” on the Walman Report.

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SCHEDULED JUNE 26 – 29, 2008

–Spectacular four-day culinary event to take place at all four Harrah’s Entertainment Atlantic City Casinos: Bally’s, Caesars, Harrah’s Resort and Showboat –

Following the overwhelming success of its 2007 Toast To The Coast Food and Wine Spectacular, Harrah’s Entertainment has announced that the second annual Toast To The Coast Food and Wine Spectacular will take place again at its four Atlantic City casinos from June 26 – 29, 2008.

A series of fabulous food and wine events including celebrity chef luncheons and gala dinners, culinary demonstrations, samplings of signature dishes, wine tastings, cookbook signings, food and wine pairings, gospel brunch, and comprehensive Food & Wine Exposition will all be part of this extraordinary festival on location at Bally’s, Caesars, Harrah’s Resort and Showboat.

Tickets for individual festival events range from $20 to $150, with the Vine and Dine gala dinner at Caesars priced at $250 per person. Advance ticket sales start at $15.

For further information on the 2008 Toast To The Coast events, and for

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Here’s Your Chance to get up close and personal with TV Chefs
Mario Batali, Paula Deen, Tom Colicchio and Anthony Bourdain

Back by widespread demand, Caesars Atlantic City announces its 2008 Celebrity Chef Series featuring a new lineup of highly-respected professionals who have exploded into celebrity status through their popular televised cooking series. Mario Batali, Paula Deen, Tom Colicchio and Anthony Bourdain will satisfy their fans’ hunger for culinary thrills in one-hour “Up Close and Personal” appearances in the Circus Maximus Theater. This exciting hour will be filled with recipes, stories and secrets, and each chef will also take questions from the audience Those seeking even more face time with their favorite chefs can spring for once-in-a-lifetime interactive VIP experiences limited to just 100 lucky attendees.

Mario Batali – Sunday, May 11, 2008

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Indo Munch

By Nancy Walman

Location/Phone/Web Site: Indo Munch

182 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10016

212-545-0010

www.indomunch.com

Date Established: October, 2007

Press Contact: http://whodoespr.com

Owners: Dinu and Mumtaz Mulloli

Cuisine: Indian Chinese

Price Range: Lunch: $10- $13 (Served w/ rice & soup)

Dinner: Apps $4-$7, Entrees $8-$14, Desserts $3-$7

Hours: Dinner 5:30 – 10:30 (Mon.-Thurs., Sun.); 5:30 – 11:00 (Fri. & Sat.);

Lunch 12:00 – 3:00 (Mon.-Fri.) 12:00-3:30 (Sat. & Sun.)

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted.

Reservations: Recommended.

Wheelchair Access: Restaurant and bathrooms wheelchair accessible.

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Where Colliding Cultures Erupt in Devastatingly Delicious Dishes

The oddly named Indo Munch is a small, genteel restaurant whose food contrasts with big, bold flavors. When cultures collide, exchanges often occur. When it happens with food, the results can spawn a new culinary genre that is exceptional. The newest craze in ethnic eateries to hit Manhattan is Indian Chinese and is being led by Indo Munch.This unique coupling is not a pairing of the two cuisines on one menu that features both Chinese and Indian cooking, but rather a blending of the two ethnic flavors in exciting savory dishes. Although popular in Indian and throughout Southeast Asia, this culinary expression has only recently made its way into mainstream New York dining, thanks to Indo Munch, where the unique gastronomic experience is quickly become a sought after favorite.

The comfortable and inviting space is reflective of the unique cuisine and incorporates Indian style with splashes of Chinese influence. The amber room is accented by bold reds and showcases gold images of Indian and Chinese deities. Sleek espresso chairs pull the look to a chic New York style. Here is the “New Style” Mom/Pop operation, manned by the young, attractive Dinu and Mumtaz Mulloli.

Indo Munch showcases this exceptional cooking of Chef Wong Chen with Chinese style dishes that are seasoned with traditional Indian spices such as cumin, coriander and turmeric, in addition to classic Indian Chinese plates such as Gobi Manchurian (fried cauliflower fritters in a spicy ginger onion sauce) and Szechuan Lamb ( a crispy lamb slow cooked in a flavorful Szechuan sauce). Other “must haves” in the appetizer department include the dynamite (and we mean dynamite) Chicken 65, with Curry Leaves and Red Chilies; Lollipop Chicken in a soothing mayonnaise-based fruit sauce, and Crunchy Okra with Smoky Chili Powder.

Entrees can be requested on the dry-side or more heavily sauced. We suggest letting the staff create a mix. Besides the superb Szechuan Lamb, check out the assertive Chili Chicken, the remarkable Sliced Tilapia in Garlic Sauce (Indo Munch offers the best seafood we’ve ever tasted in a New York Indian restaurant); Sweet and Sour Prawns that elevate this “everywhere” Chinese dish to star status, the delicious Vegetable Ball Manchurian and the best non-greasy Szechuan Fried Rice (go for the chicken, vegetables, eggs and shrimp) you’ll ever taste. Almost as wonderful is zesty Shrimp Noodles. Even desserts are memorable: Crispy Date cake or Cheese Cake with soft, creamy ice cream will make you smile.

Although the menu is reminiscent of traditional Chinese cuisine, Indo Munch incorporates non-Chinese vegetables and Indian spices into the classic dishes but omits beef and pork choices; remaining true to the Indian respect of Muslim and Hindu dietary restrictions. The is a short, inexpensive list of wine and beer. Our theory holds: Anything with bubbles works best.

The concept may seem daunting, but the helpful and knowledgeable staff is eager to provide a detailed history of the food and guide patrons through the exotic menu items. The unique blend is said to have emerged when Chinese settled in Calcutta, bringing new seasonings and cooking styles to the region. India has enjoyed the robust flavors of Indian Chinese food for centuries and now New York can revel in the delightful authentic concoctions that Indo Munch brings to the table.

Delivery service is available for those who crave the robust flavorful cuisine, but would rather enjoy their meal at home. Fortunately for New Yorkers, Indo Munch brings us the Best Of Both Worlds and rates ” A Major” on The Walman Report.

Copyright 2008 By Punchin International. All Rights Reserved

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