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Smiles and swine on the Upper West Side.
ChefApril Bloomfield
New York
About April Bloomfield
April Bloomfield is a cookbook author and chef/co-owner of several restaurants. She has spent most of her life in the kitchen and had the pleasure of working with some of the most revolutionary chefs before taking on a kitchen of her own.
My Venues
Accolades
- Best New ChefsFood & Wine
- One Star (The Breslin)Michelin Guide
- One Star (The Spotted Pig)Michelin Guide
- Nominee for Best Chef: New York CityJames Beard Foundation
- AuthorA Girl and Her Pig
- Best New Restaurants in America 2014Esquire
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in NYC
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Where I Go Out
Toffee glazed brioche bun
$$$, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Italian, Midtown
"Oh boy, this is a dream to eat with a hot coffee. It's light and fluffy with warm, sticky caramel. You can also call the day before and pre-order six to-go!"
Roast porchetta panini
$$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Italian, Cheese Shop, Gourmet, No Ho
"This is the most perfect porchetta sandwich you will ever eat. It's porky goodness with a light slather of salsa verde and crispy skin."
Phở bò kho
$, Asian, Vietnamese, Chinatown
"This dish consists of tender chunks of slow cooked beef with radishes, carrots, noodles, bean sprouts, and cilantro."
Coffee and doughnuts
$, Food Truck, Donuts, Coffee Shop,
"A trip to Santa Monica’s farmers market deserves a reward of coffee and doughnuts ..."
At My Venues
Crispy pig tail
$$$, Italian, Full Bar, Modern, Cocktail, Financial
"I don't know what it is about being in North Beach and craving Chinese food— it's probably all of those late nights after work years ago—but in addition to Tosca having a really solid Euro menu, these crispy pig tails lean to the East enough to satisfy the location."
Lamb bacon, English muffin & harissa jam.
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Gastropub, Bar, Midtown Manhattan
"It's sweet & spicy and lamby. So freaking good."
Poached Egg...lentils, yogurt, garlic
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Gastropub, Bar, Midtown Manhattan
"This has to be the perfect breakfast after and night of partying. The lentils have just enough heat to open you up and the poached eggs provide the richness you want to sooth your belly."
Tiramisu
$$$, Italian, Full Bar, Modern, Cocktail, Financial
"Anything but a cliché, this tiramisu is fresh, light, and flavorful."
Chargrilled lamb burger with feta
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Gastropub, Bar, Midtown Manhattan
"This is amazing, rich, English pub-style food with a slight hipster vibe. The lamb burger and smoked belly for two are must-orders. You can’t mess with the chargrilled lamb burger that comes with feta, cumin mayo, and thrice cooked chips."
Whole roasted suckling pig
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Gastropub, Bar, Midtown Manhattan
"With crispy skin and tender meat, the whole roasted suckling pig from the chef's table comes with multiple sauces. It's also accompanied with delicious Brussels sprouts and duck fat potatoes. This is a real show-stopper. Come hungry and bring friends!"
