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| | | | | | Two weeks after opening night, Yerba Buena was bustling with people munching on inspired Pan-Latin fare, a cross between Peruvian, Cuban, and Argentinian food. Yerba Buena reaches above the mark with sophisticated décor, beyond many of the shabby chic alphabet city establishments (which I love ... Read More | | | | | | According to its press release, the mood and décor at Yerba Buena, which opens tonight, “takes its inspiration from old-time Havana.” There’s nothing over-the-top about it; the place thankfully does not look like a movie set. A small, bright white neon sign is planted in the restaurant’s window... Read More | | | | | | NUEVA COMIDA Two alumni of Patria are opening a pan-Latin restaurant in the East Village: Chef Lenny Gonzales and restaurant director Giovanny Campos plan to debut Yerba Buena (23 Ave. A, between 1st and 2nd streets, 212-529-2919) next Monday. Ceviche, empanadas, stuffed plantains, paella, and roast... Read More | | | | | | A little Latin is returning to Alphabet City. Newcomer Yerba Buena (named after the herb) is aiming to open on June 2nd in the old Samba-le space on Avenue A. Designer Welly Lai (Toloache) has redone the interior with tropical colors, leafy wallpaper, wooden tables and bright white banquettes. Chef ... Read More | | | | | | This is the Monday Opening Report, a regular feature that provides the precise status of venues. As per standard operating procedure around here, your contributions are so very welcome. Inside Rabbithole in Billyburg [Gothamist] 1) West Village: A tipster writes with news that the latest install... Read More | | | | | | FRIDAY, JULY 11TH @ 8PM The beauty and melancholy of Latin America are intertwined in documentaries from Colombia and Peru & the Borucua Roots Music of NYC. Explore the work of contemporary Latino filmmakers, enjoy the infectious music of YERBABUENA, and support El Barrio. Date: Friday, July... Read More | | | | | | Coming here is like stepping back into old-time Havana, minus the street gangs. | | | | | | Barbecue and a Barneys sale - now that’s a weekend we can root for. Spice up your restaurant rotation with YerbaBuena, the new pan-Latin eatery cheffed by Lenis Gonzalez (Patria). Have the bacaladitos, langostinos, and a hearty rib eye. Then wash it all down with cocktails by Pegu mixologist Ar... Read More | | | | | | Frank Bruni admires Matsugen's austere, meticulous approach to Japanese food: “I was riveted by the way bitter, funky and briny notes in the dish jousted. And at the end of that same meal, I was riveted by the one-two punch in a startling dessert.” [NYT] Vongerichten and Co. won't need much more ... Read More | | | | | | Yerba Buena23 Avenue A; (212) 259-2919 yerbabuenanyc.com The feisty flavors and welcoming spirit of Latin American cuisine and culture - from Cuba and Chile to Argentina and Peru - are celebrated at the newly opened East Village spot Yerba Buena... | | | |
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