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Why Do Our Worst Fears Play Out In the Food World?

When we shun restaurants and food, it hits particularly close to home. Photo: Nom Wah Tea Parlor

cooking, classes, events, food, New York CityBilly LyonsMarch 9, 2020food, news, eating, racism, new york city, opinion

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: Thai Diner

The dessert selection at Thai Diner, now open in Nolita. All Photos: Alex Muccilli/Thai Diner

travel, restaurants, News, New York City, foodBilly LyonsFebruary 26, 2020new york city, new restaurants, restaurants, Thai, Asian, eating, drinks, Nolita

When Restaurants Get Caught Red Handed: BurgerIM Bought Fake Reviews And Now We Must Shame Them

BurgerIM got busted for fake reviews. Cue GoT walk of shame. Photo: BurgerIM/Facebook

News, foodBilly LyonsFebruary 24, 2020news, restaurants, food, delivery, eating, burgers, reviewsComment

Weekend Vibes: Hold My Beer And/Or Charcuterie

Learn how to build the perfect charcuterie plate this weekend. Photo: N.Y. Epicurean Events/Facebook

experiences, events, foodBilly LyonsFebruary 20, 2020events, weekend, NYC, food, drinks, travel

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: The Return of Barbuto!!!

The new Barbuto is set to open on February 25th at 113 Horatio St. Photo: Barbuto/Facebook

Chefs, food, New York City, NewsBilly LyonsFebruary 19, 2020restaurants, new york city, new openings, new restaurants, Barbuto, Italian, Jonathan Waxman

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: O Pedro at Intersect by Lexus

Split a seafood tower and learn all about Goan cuisine at O Pedro. Photo: @IntersectNYC

Restaurant Theft: Can the Internet Restore Taste of Persia's Legacy?

The best kind of nation is a donation, are we right? All Photos Courtesy: Taste of Persia/Facebook

New York City, food, festivals, experiences, NewsBilly LyonsFebruary 10, 2020food, dining, eating, cooking, classes

Weekend Vibes: A Lunar New Year Party & More

The cassoulet cook off kicks off this weekend! Photo: Jimmy’s No 43

pop up, New York City, music, food, festivalsBilly LyonsJanuary 23, 2020events, new york city, drink, food, lunar new year, kinfolk

Weekend Vibes: Your Last Chance at a Leisurely Dumpling Class

No and low alcoholic drinks are the stars at this unique party happening Saturday night. Photo: @Lanadrinks

classes, Chefs, drinks, experiences, food, festivalsBilly LyonsJanuary 16, 2020events, dumplings, Leisurely

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: Gordo's Cantina

Gordo’s Cantina is a must visit for anyone on a taco crawl. All Photos: Gordo’s Cantina

food, New York City, News, restaurantsBilly LyonsJanuary 13, 2020new york city, restaurants, brooklyn, Mexican, Gordo's Cantina

Here's What You Need to Know About Dry January

Listen Bar is a pop up that’s offering non-alcoholic drinks throughout January All Photos: Listen Bar/Facebook

cocktails, food, restaurants, wineBilly LyonsJanuary 6, 2020news, dry january, drinking, bars, non alcoholic drinks

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: Dolly's Swing & Dive

Jolene where you at? All photos courtesy of Nick Marrone/Dolly’s Swing and Dive

Restaurants We Know You Want To Put on Your Radar: Le Crocodile

You’re gonna want to ask for at least a 10 second cheese grate. Photo: @LizClayman

food, New York City, wine, restaurants, beerBilly LyonsDecember 25, 2019restaurants, food, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, eating, Wythe Hotel

Leisurely's Best New Restaurants in NYC We Feel Like Writing About

Table goals for 2020 involve overhead shots like this. Photo: Win Son Bakery

wine, travel, restaurants, New York City, News, food, experiencesBilly LyonsDecember 15, 2019food, restaurants, eating, dining, new restaurants, best, new york city

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: Mister French Brings French Fries & Burlesque to The Bowery

Mister French is the latest restaurant opening from Chef David Burke. Photo: Mister French/Instagram

cocktails, drinks, food, New York City, restaurants, ChefsBilly LyonsDecember 10, 2019restaurants, food, eating, new york city, david burke, fries, group dining

Are Crazy Milkshakes Really the Worst Food Trend of the Decade?

Are crazy milkshakes the worst food trend of the 2010’s? Photo: @thefoodjoy

food, NewsBilly LyonsDecember 8, 2019food, trends, news, chefs, restaurants

Weekend Vibes: The Cute Holiday Activity Edition

This holiday season, take someone to the candy shop. The Smith & Sinclair adult candy shop. Photo: Smith & Sinclair

Chefs, classes, cooking, events, experiences, food, New York City, travel, restaurantsBilly LyonsDecember 5, 2019experiences, events, Food, drinks, cocktails, cooking class

The PRE-Fixe: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Making Pita With Pomp and Circumstance's James Ahearn

Make bread, then break bread at our upcoming Leisurely class this Sunday. All photos: Pomp and Circumstance

classes, Chefs, cooking, events, experiences, food, New York CityBilly LyonsDecember 2, 2019Leisurely, Breads, Pita, Classes, Baking, Brooklyn

Weekend Vibes: Black Friday Beer and Ice Cream Deals

Sweet Daze Dessert Bar at Tipsy Scoop is one sweet Black Friday event. Photo: Sweet Daze/Facebook

classes, cooking, events, experiences, food, New York City, pop upBilly LyonsNovember 28, 2019Black Friday, Deals, Food, Shopping, Eating, NYC, Holidays

Restaurants We Know You Want to Put on Your Radar: Nowon

Nowon from Chef Jae Lee Opened This Past Monday Photo: Nowon/Instagram

classes, cocktails, drinks, food, New York CityBilly LyonsNovember 27, 2019food, restaurants