Tag: Restaurant

Dave and Busters’ co-founder, James “Buster” Corley, Dies in Apparent Suicide

Dave and Busters’ co-founder, James “Buster” Corley, Dies in Apparent Suicide

Dave & Buster’s remembered Corley as “an innovative and creative force.” “His pioneering spirit and steadfast belief that ‘everybody is somebody’ set the foundation for bringing food and games to millions of Dave & Buster’s guests over the past 40 years. Buster’s passion for hospitality, his demand for excellence, and the deep care he had for his team members were unparalleled,” a representative for the company said.

Ukrainian War Hits the New Yorkers Close to Home

Ukrainian War Hits the New Yorkers Close to Home

It’s almost two weeks since the war in Ukraine began, and it doesn’t look like it’s ending anytime soon. Reservations in Russian restaurants have decreased because people did not want to support Russian cuisine. Sveta, one of the restaurants that serves Russian meals, receives negative emails about the war. The owner thought it would be a good idea to use a more recognizable name.

Lovers From Enemy Restaurants: “A Pho Love Story”

Lovers From Enemy Restaurants: “A Pho Love Story”

When two pho restaurants sit in the same city, there is bound to be competition. The splash of soups. The abomination of spices. The tanginess of the sauce. The Nguyen and Mai family have been at each other’s throats for so many years, yet a love story blossoms between their young children. Written by Loan Le, “A Pho Love Story” projects a Romeo-and-Juliet story where an unlikely romance is forged from rivaling pho restaurants.

Babalu Ayé – True to life

Babalu Ayé – True to life

The cast of DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story visited Babalu in the Bronx Sunday night to celebrate their successful return to the New York stage following an award-winning sold-out run last February as well as this week’s Saturday performance. Their excitement combined with Babalu’s fun-loving vibe, brought the spirit of Latin America to new heights. […]

Babalu is the Talk of the Bronx

Babalu is the Talk of the Bronx

The buzz is growing in the Bronx about a new restaurant that’s about to bring Latin flavor and ambiance to the Throgsneck section of the Bronx. Babalu officially opens Thursday January 19 under the ownership of Ralph Mercado III, Jeff Lavino, William Padilla and Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia. Mercado chose the name Babalu as a tribute to […]

Babalu is the Talk of the Bronx

Babalu is the Talk of the Bronx

The buzz is growing in the Bronx about a new restaurant that’s about to bring Latin flavor and ambiance to the Throgsneck section of the Bronx. Babalu officially opens Thursday January 19 under the ownership of Ralph Mercado III, Jeff Lavino, William Padilla and Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia. Mercado chose the name Babalu as a […]

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