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Katy Sparks
Why Everyone Should Want Tavern on the Green to Fix Its Problems It’s bad news for the entire city if the landmark restaurant’s latest incarnation goes under.
By Joshua David Stein
Chef Shuffle
Sept. 12, 2014
Tavern on the Green Finally Admits It Has a Problem The iconic Central Park restaurant has ditched chef Katy Sparks.
By Hugh Merwin
The Other Critics
June 24, 2014
Pete Wells Gives Tavern on the Green Reboot Zero Stars “Prying tiny quail bones away from meat that was griddled until it was as dry as a week-old English muffin wasn’t very wonderful,” he writes.
By Hugh Merwin
Restaurant Review
June 15, 2014
By Adam Platt
Opening Soon
Apr. 7, 2014
First Look at Tavern on the Green’s Opening Menu Chef Katy Sparks explains her strategy for feeding 700 diners.
By Sierra Tishgart
Tavern on the Green’s Grand Reopening Is Next Month It’ll really kick into gear by the time Mother’s Day brunch comes around.
By Hugh Merwin
Quote of the Day
Dec. 31, 2013
The New Tavern on the Green Will Be Really Locally Focused The Bronx is up, the Battery’s down, and everything converges in Central Park.
By Hugh Merwin
Opening Soon
Dec. 13, 2013
By Sierra Tishgart
A Look at Tavern on the Green’s ‘Timeless’ New Logo “It feels fun, but not too self-conscious. It’s beautiful and modern and clean.”
By Hugh Merwin
Coming Soon
Oct. 11, 2013
Tavern on the Green Eyes New Year’s Eve Reopening Other than that whole restaurant-in-Central Park thing, the new Tavern will take very few cues from its previous incarnation.
By Belle Cushing
Critics Say New Tavern on the Green Layout Is Classist Critics say the restaurant’s layout treats takeout-seeking guests like “second class citizens.”
By Hugh Merwin
Sparks Flying
Dec. 10, 2012
Katy Sparks Is Now Union Market’s Consulting Chef Sparks is adding sumac-panisse fries to the East Village grocer’s menu.
By Hugh Merwin
Tavern on the Green’s New Owners Speak Out on Nepotism Charges The new owners say they expect revenue to reach $26 million by 2033.
By Hugh Merwin
Female Chefs Are Honored, But Still Have a Ways to Go Another female chef asks, “Why aren’t there as many women cooking professionally as there are men?”
By Daniel Maurer
Bussaco and Bellavitae Have Closed Two local favorites go down for the count.
By Daniel Maurer
Chef Shuffle
Mar. 10, 2010
Katy Sparks Says Sabotage Accusations Make ‘No Sense’ The former Bussaco chef says she’s not the one spreading rumors about the restaurant.
By Daniel Maurer
Chef Shuffle
Mar. 9, 2010
By Daniel Maurer
Chef Shuffle
Jan. 8, 2010
Katy Sparks Leaves Bussaco Just a month after unveiling her first menu.
By Daniel Maurer
Chef Shuffle
Dec. 1, 2009
By Daniel Maurer
Andrea Strong Reports From 10 Downing Finally, a look at the long-overdue restaurant’s menu. Plus: A café will open soon.
By Daniel Maurer
Madman Runs Amok With BBQ Knives; Traci Des Jardins Overboard on ‘Next A madman grabbed knives from the Texas Smokehouse Barbecue and started slashing people in Murray Hill until he was gunned down. [NYP]
Traci Des Jardins is the first one overboard at The Next Iron Chef . [Serious Eats]
A lot of good restaurants have failed health inspections, leading to: “You’ll pay $90 for a prix-fixe meal complete with foie gras and lobster at celebrity chef David Bouley’s namesake restaurant — just watch out for eight-legged appetizers.” [NYP]