By Moira Hodgson 2/24/03 12:00am

Dining out with Moira Hodgson

The Empire’s Down for the Count, But Roman Cuisine Is Still Standing

A shabby block just off Seventh Avenue between the garment and theater districts is not where you’d expect to discover the cuisine of ancient Rome. But when you walk through the front door of Culinaria, you are immediately reminded of those chic, austere Read More

By Moira Hodgson 10/07/02 12:00am

Dining out with Moira Hodgson

Dining à la Groucho Marx

At an East Village Southern Italian

“This way, please.” The friendly young maître’d at Frank in the East Village was standing on the sidewalk and motioned me inside.

Not so fast. A red-faced waiter charged out the door, brandishing a plate of spaghetti. I jumped aside in the Read More