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Displaying all articles tagged:
The Spotted Pig
closings
Jan. 27, 2020
The Spotted Pig Is Finally Closing
The chef confirmed rumors that the embattled restaurant is done.
By
Chris Crowley
investigations
Jan. 7, 2020
N.Y. State Attorney General Investigating Mario Batali’s Former Restaurant Group
The announcement comes on the heels of Ken Friedman’s $240,000 Spotted Pig settlement.
By
Kitty Greenwald
the end
Oct. 18, 2018
It’s Time to Kill the Spotted Pig Once and for All
The disgraced hot spot now embodies everything that’s wrong with restaurants.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual harassment
Oct. 16, 2018
April Bloomfield Speaks Out: ‘I Failed a Lot of People’
In a new interview, the chef wrestles with the role she played in Ken Friedman’s alleged harassment.
By
Chris Crowley
women and power
Oct. 14, 2018
What the Prune Chefs Hoped to Accomplish With the Spotted Pig
Gabrielle Hamilton and Ashley Merriman dreamed of writing the second chapter in the #MeToo story. Instead, they got scorched.
By
Maggie Bullock
no deal
Sept. 10, 2018
Gabrielle Hamilton Won’t Take Over the Spotted Pig After All
The two sides were unable to reach a final agreement.
By
Hugh Merwin
sexual harassment
Aug. 20, 2018
New York Is Investigating Sexual Harassment at the Spotted Pig
The state attorney general has sought records for Ken Friedman and Mario Batali.
By
Chris Crowley
nope
June 14, 2018
Gabrielle Hamilton’s Great Betrayal
Why the chef’s decision to partner with Ken Friedman feels so inexcusable.
By
Nikita Richardson
major developments
June 13, 2018
Gabrielle Hamilton on Ken Friedman: ‘We Are Going to Be the Second Marriage’
The Prune chef offers insight into her controversial decision to help run the Spotted Pig alongside accused abuser Ken Friedman.
By
Hugh Merwin
sexual assault
May 21, 2018
NYPD Investigating Mario Batali for Allegedly Sexually Abusing Two Women
Following a new
60 Minutes
report that paints a chilling portrait of the disgraced chef, another similar accusation was reported.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual harassment
Dec. 14, 2017
What Now for the Spotted Pig?
The same parts of the Spotted Pig that are inherent in its appeal have now become perverse and problematic.
By
Sierra Tishgart
sexual harassment
Dec. 14, 2017
Amid Ken Friedman Scandal, April Bloomfield Posts Apology
Her initial comments to the New York
Times
were widely criticized.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual harassment
Dec. 12, 2017
5 More Women Come Forward to Accuse Batali of Sexual Harassment
The incidents occurred at the Spotted Pig and Los Angeles’s Osteria Mozza.
By
Chris Crowley
sexual assault
Dec. 12, 2017
Hip New York Restaurant Reportedly Had a ‘Rape Room’
A former Spotted Pig employee claims she saw Mario Batali assaulting an unconscious woman there.
By
Lisa Ryan
sexual harassment
Dec. 12, 2017
10 Women Accuse Spotted Pig Co-owner Ken Friedman of Sexual Harassment
A new report in the
Times
details a pattern of misconduct and harassment at the celebrated New York restaurant.
By
Alan Sytsma
The Future
Sept. 22, 2016
Platt: How Food Blogs Redefined Dining Forever
On Grub Street’s tenth anniversary, Adam Platt says restaurants are more diverse, more democratic, and more accessible than ever before.
By
Adam Platt
Interviews
Oct. 5, 2015
Meet the British Baking Star Who Started Her Career at Chez Panisse
Claire Ptak, of Violet Cakes, is building an impressive career.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Celebrity Settings
Sept. 25, 2015
Eva Mendes Hosts Lunch at the Clocktower; Mark Ruffalo Eats Fries at Irvington
This week’s Celebrity Settings.
By
Vanessa Karalis
Celebrity Settings
Apr. 10, 2015
Madonna Dines at the Spotted Pig; George and Amal Clooney Feast at Babbo
This week’s Celebrity Settings.
By
Audrey Bruno
Celebrity Settings
Feb. 20, 2015
Where Kylie Jenner Dines
This week’s Celebrity Settings.
By
Audrey Bruno
The Grub Street Diet
Jan. 30, 2015
Ben McKenzie Makes Sure to Eat a Bagel at Least Once a Month
“There’s such a wide variety of foods in New York. It’s more of an epicurean kind of place than L.A. People here indulge. I love it..”
By
Sierra Tishgart
Grub Guides
Oct. 21, 2014
Burrata Everywhere: 24 Places to Eat Everyone’s Favorite Menu Item
It’s the new bacon.
By
Sierra Tishgart
The Grub Street Diet
Oct. 10, 2014
Molly Ringwald Loves Prune and Pappy Van Winkle
“I also had the blueberry pie, which was advertised to me as ‘kick-ass,’ but it didn’t totally kick my ass.”
By
Vanita Salisbury
Influence
July 6, 2014
The Chefs That Changed America: A Decade of David Chang and April Bloomfield
Adam Platt on the two most important restaurants to open in the last 10 years.
By
Adam Platt
Leftovers
June 23, 2014
The Spotted Pig’s Gay-Pride Party; Momofuku’s Fourth of July To-Go
Today’s Leftovers.
Leftovers
June 5, 2014
Sweet Chick LES Opens; Dinner With Ruth Reichl at Contrada
Today’s Leftovers.
Beating the Crowds
May 11, 2014
Platt: The Glorious Golden Age of Lunch
Some of New York’s trendiest restaurants are far more enjoyable in the middle of the day.
By
Adam Platt
The Grub Street Diet
May 9, 2014
Chef Naomi Pomeroy Gets Turned Away at ZZ’s, Manages to Eat at Plenty of
“A very large man in a very expensive-looking suit told us there is no way in hell we are getting in.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
Leftovers
May 8, 2014
The Spotted Pig’s Limited-Time-Only Reservations; $1 Oysters at Monarch
Today’s Leftovers.
Leftovers
Apr. 3, 2014
Sara Kramer to Cook at City Grit; Franny’s 10th Anniversary
Plus: Breads Bakery ships nationwide, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Celebrity Settings
Mar. 7, 2014
Jessica Alba Grabs Juice; Jason Collins Celebrates at The Spotted Pig
Plus: Prince at Up&Down, and more, in this week’s roundup.
By
Khushbu Shah
Grub Guides
Dec. 23, 2013
New Year’s Reprieve: 15 Excellent NYC Restaurants That Won’t Force
It’s business as usual for Charlie Bird, Franny’s, and ABC Kitchen.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Leftovers
Dec. 10, 2013
Filipino Dinner at the Spotted Pig; New Year’s Eve at Betony
Plus: Bushwick’s new coffee shop, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Celebrity Settings
Dec. 6, 2013
Katy Perry and John Mayer Order ABC Kitchen’s Truffle Pizza; Kim and Kanye
Plus: The ‘Boardwalk Empire’ cast gathered at Lafayette, and more, in this week’s roundup.
By
Jason Schwartzman
Gift Finder 2013
Nov. 24, 2013
The Holiday Gift Finder 2013: Regifting-Proof Food Baskets
We asked four great chefs and one cocktail whiz to personalize the impersonal.
By
Robin Raisfeld
and
Rob Patronite
Leftovers
Nov. 14, 2013
April Bloomfield Teams Up With Suzanne Goin; Lobster at Uncle Boons
Plus: Immaculate Infatuation expands to San Francisco, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Leftovers
June 21, 2013
EN Japanese Brasserie’s New Vegan Menu; Suckling Pig Night at Hill & Dale
Plus: The Spotted Pig’s Pride party, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Celebrity Settings
June 14, 2013
Kanye Brings Bey and Jay to Miss Lily’s; Heidi Klum Stumbles Out of the
Plus: Adriana Lima parties at Maison O, and more, in this week’s roundup.
By
Lauren Duca
Leftovers
May 15, 2013
April Bloomfield Cooks for Prince Harry; Relay for Life Is Looking for Food
Plus: Casimir & Co launches lunch, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Leftovers
May 8, 2013
Guest Chefs at the Spotted Pig and Pork Slope; a Battersby Cookbook
Plus: Nitehawk Cinema’s ‘Army of Darkness’ dinner, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Celebrity Settings
Apr. 26, 2013
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Snuggle at Joseph Leonard; the
Mad Men
Plus: Jay-Z at Carbone, and more, in this week’s roundup.
By
Paolo Lorenzana
The Grub Street Diet
Apr. 19, 2013
James Murphy Grabs Post-Gig Pancakes and Asks for Quality Champagne on His Rider
“The pretzel roll is my weakness. It’s like a warm roll and a pretzel. Together. With butter. Let me know if you hear what I’m saying.”
By
Vanita Salisbury
Leftovers
Apr. 3, 2013
The Spotted Pig’s Filipino Menu; Ramp Fest Hudson 2013
Plus: new food at Citi Field, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Grub Guides
Mar. 20, 2013
Serious Beef: 15 Fantastic New York Steaks That Cost Less Than $30
Stick to the good kind of meat sweats.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Empire Building
Jan. 9, 2013
Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield Make West Coast Expansion Official
The duo will take over San Francisco’s Tosca Cafe.
By
Alan Sytsma
Quote of the Day
Dec. 27, 2012
The ‘Blotchy Narwhal’ and the ‘Zig-Zaggy Kitten’ Are
Mario Batali has a few alternative suggestions for Gordon Ramsay.
By
Hugh Merwin
The Spotted Prick
Nov. 21, 2012
Why Is Gordon Ramsay Screwing the Spotted Pig?
The devil inside.
By
Alyssa Shelasky
Celebrity Settings
Sept. 28, 2012
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Eat Crab Cakes at La Marina; Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
Plus, Joseph Gordon-Levitt at DBGB, Avril Lavigne at Benjamin Steak House, and more of this week’s celebrity dining.
By
Monica Burton
New Nordic
June 20, 2012
Moose Meat and Whole Foods: Lunch with Swedish Chef Magnus Nilsson
The chef from Fäviken Magasinet, sometimes called the world’s most daring restaurant, comes to New York.
By
Sophie Brickman
The Grub Street Diet
May 25, 2012
Food Writer JJ Goode Drinks Iced Coffee Year-round, Likes Wine That Tastes Like
“I know nothing about wine except that I love red wine that smells like manure and white wine that smells plastic-y, like a freshly opened Ninja Turtle action figure.”
By
Alan Sytsma
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