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Time Out
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
COQODAQ just opened a secret karaoke room you can book for wild parties
For the past year, COQODAQ has been the coolest clubstaurant in town—opened by the team behind the Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse COTE, it is known for its decadent fried chicken, DJ sets and hard-to-get reservations. But there's a secret COQODAQ has been keeping from us: Go Go Sing Sing, a state of the art, soundproof karaoke room at the back of the restaurant—a hush-hush spot that for months hosted celebrity diners trying to keep it low-key. Now, it's ready to open the karaoke room to the public. This is not just any karaoke room—designed by the Rockwell Group, this luxurious 400-square-foot lounge boasts dual big-screen TVs, and a theater-lit stage so you can live out your pop-star fantasies. Mirroring the restaurant outside, the stage is framed by three tiers of illuminated arches and surrounded by three layers of Swarovski crystal drapery. From the karaoke room, you'll be able to order drinks from the restaurant's massive bar, which allegedly includes the largest champagne list in the U.S., as well as plenty of vintage wine options. The furniture is also giving full Gatsby fantasy: You'll find banquettes in dark green leather, custom gold ottomans with tiered fringe, and antique mirrored cocktail tables that can be moved around to change the feel of the space. Whether you're looking for a nightclub vibe, just want to belt out to your favorite classics, or would like to turn the room into an intimate performance space, there's infinite possibilities for what you could do here if you really get creative. Did we mention there's a DJ booth?
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sweetgreen Introduces First-Ever Korean-Inspired Menu in Collaboration with COTE Korean Steakhouse
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Sweetgreen announced the launch of its first-ever KBBQ menu, a bold new offering created in collaboration with COTE Korean Steakhouse, the first and only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in America, with locations in Manhattan, Miami, Singapore, and a forthcoming outpost in Las Vegas. Launching nationwide on May 13 for a limited time, the menu features three new entrees that combine Sweetgreen's fresh ingredients with rich, vibrant flavors of classic Korean barbecue, inspired by COTE's commitment to quality. Launching nationwide on May 13 for a limited time, the menu features three new entrees that combine Sweetgreen's fresh ingredients with rich, vibrant flavors of classic Korean barbecue, inspired by COTE's commitment to quality. Share Building on Sweetgreen's longstanding history of partnering with renowned chefs and culinary innovators, the new KBBQ menu underscores its commitment to reimagining the fast casual dining experience and bringing innovative flavors, high-quality ingredients and chef-caliber menu items to customers nationwide. Since introducing grass-fed, pasture-raised steak with a caramelized garlic flavor to menus nationwide last year, customers have been craving more ways to enjoy this popular protein. Now, Sweetgreen is expanding on that fan favorite with a new sweet and spicy Korean BBQ glaze, capturing the irresistible flavor combination that people love. 'Korean barbecue is all about connection—sharing food, stories, and moments around the table,' said Nicolas Jammet, Sweetgreen Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer. 'That spirit of community is something we deeply value at Sweetgreen, and it's what makes this collaboration with our friends at COTE so exciting. By bringing together our fresh, high-quality ingredients with the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean BBQ, we're offering an experience that's more than just a meal. It's a celebration of coming together.' Mouthwatering New Ingredients in Three Bold Entrees Sweetgreen's KBBQ menu with COTE draws inspiration from classic Korean dishes. The collaboration introduces new ingredients to Sweetgreen's menu for a limited time, including the brand new KBBQ-glazed steak, along with other additions like apple kimchi sauce, fresh cucumber kimchi and pickled cabbage. From rich and savory to light and crisp, the new KBBQ menu brings dynamic flavor for every mood: The KBBQ Steak Bowl strikes a balance for something satisfying yet filling. Featuring tender grass-fed steak finished with a savory-sweet KBBQ glaze, it's layered with crisp romaine, fluffy white rice, apple kimchi sauce, spicy roasted broccoli, cucumber kimchi, and pickled cabbage. The KBBQ Steak Plate offers a more indulgent take—ideal for a bold lunch or a comforting dinner. KBBQ steak is paired with cucumber kimchi, a hint of spice, fluffy white rice, and tangy pickled cabbage. The Cucumber Kimchi Crunch Salad is a lighter, veggie-forward option—bold and refreshing with every bite. Spicy, tangy, and packed with crunch, this salad layers roasted sweet potato, crisp romaine and spring mix, spicy broccoli, and fresh cucumber kimchi with a bold KBBQ glaze and apple kimchi sauce. It's all finished with tangy pickled cabbage and crispy onions for a fresh yet fiery bite. 'Sweetgreen is a brand that I have always admired–from their dedication to sourcing to their ability to bring joy to a broad, national audience,' said Simon Kim, Founder and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management (COTE Korean Steakhouse and COQODAQ). 'At COTE, we live by a beef-and-leaf philosophy—serving steak alongside pickled vegetables. It's all about balance, the yin and the yang. This collaboration brings the spirit of Korean BBQ to a whole new audience in an unexpected way that feels both authentic and accessible. It's rare to find a partner who shares our values and standards, but with Sweetgreen, the connection was immediate—it felt organic, like we were speaking the same language.' COTE Korean Steakhouse joins a celebrated roster of renowned Michelin-starred chefs and culinary partners who have co-created bold, seasonal dishes with Sweetgreen over the past decade, including David Chang, founder of Momofuku restaurant group, Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer of Miami's Boia De, Dan Barber, Founder and Chef of Blue Hill, and Chef Nancy Silverton of Osteria Mozza. Early Access For SG Rewards Sweetgreen's partnership with COTE Korean Steakhouse arrives just as the brand rolls out SG Rewards, its new loyalty program designed to make every eligible Sweetgreen order more rewarding. The program lets members earn points toward free items, unlock surprise offers, and enjoy exclusive early access to limited-time menu drops like the KBBQ collaboration. SG Rewards members can get a first taste of the new KBBQ menu on May 12 when they order through the Sweetgreen app or at This early access perk is just one of the many ways the program rewards guests for being part of the Sweetgreen community. Fans can sign up for SG Rewards* for free today to unlock early access and be among the first to try this limited-time menu before it officially launches! To stay on top of Sweetgreen news, visit and follow along @Sweetgreen on Instagram and TikTok. *Minimum purchase requirements, delivery and other fees apply to rewards redeemed via delivery. Certain purchases not eligible to earn points. See SG Rewards Terms for details. About Sweetgreen: Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. Sweetgreen plants roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to over 250 locations across the United States, and its vision is to lead the next generation of restaurants and lifestyle brands built on quality, community and innovation. To learn more about Sweetgreen, its menu, and its loyalty program, visit Follow @Sweetgreen on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. About COTE Korean Steakhouse COTE is America's first and only Korean Steakhouse™ with a Michelin star and named North America's Best Steakhouse. COTE blends the conviviality and interaction of Korean barbecue with the hallmarks of the classic American chophouse. The result is a unique, unforgettable dining experience, built on a foundation of the highest quality USDA Prime beef, unmatched service, an impeccable 1,200+ label wine list and a suite of classic, creative cocktails. Smokeless grills in every table, combined with premium cuts from Cote's in-house dry aging room, ensure that every morsel of steak is hot, fresh, and caramelized to perfection. COTE currently has three locations, including its flagship in New York City's Flatiron, an outpost in Miami's Design District, and its first international venture in Singapore. The brand is set to expand further with its first West Coast location at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Fall 2025, followed by a second New York City location at 550 Madison Avenue in 2026.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sweetgreen Introduces First-Ever Korean-Inspired Menu in Collaboration with COTE Korean Steakhouse
Sweetgreen's KBBQ menu with COTE draws inspiration from classic Korean dishes. From rich and savory to light and crisp, the new KBBQ menu brings dynamic flavor for every mood. COTE Korean Steakhouse joins a celebrated roster of renowned Michelin-starred chefs and culinary partners who have co-created bold, seasonal dishes with Sweetgreen over the past decade. Pictured: Chef David Shim The fast casual brand and the Michelin-starred restaurant team up to launch three KBBQ-inspired entrees, blending farm-fresh ingredients with Korean steakhouse artistry LOS ANGELES, May 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Sweetgreen announced the launch of its first-ever KBBQ menu, a bold new offering created in collaboration with COTE Korean Steakhouse, the first and only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in America, with locations in Manhattan, Miami, Singapore, and a forthcoming outpost in Las Vegas. Launching nationwide on May 13 for a limited time, the menu features three new entrees that combine Sweetgreen's fresh ingredients with rich, vibrant flavors of classic Korean barbecue, inspired by COTE's commitment to quality. Building on Sweetgreen's longstanding history of partnering with renowned chefs and culinary innovators, the new KBBQ menu underscores its commitment to reimagining the fast casual dining experience and bringing innovative flavors, high-quality ingredients and chef-caliber menu items to customers nationwide. Since introducing grass-fed, pasture-raised steak with a caramelized garlic flavor to menus nationwide last year, customers have been craving more ways to enjoy this popular protein. Now, Sweetgreen is expanding on that fan favorite with a new sweet and spicy Korean BBQ glaze, capturing the irresistible flavor combination that people love. "Korean barbecue is all about connection—sharing food, stories, and moments around the table," said Nicolas Jammet, Sweetgreen Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer. "That spirit of community is something we deeply value at Sweetgreen, and it's what makes this collaboration with our friends at COTE so exciting. By bringing together our fresh, high-quality ingredients with the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean BBQ, we're offering an experience that's more than just a meal. It's a celebration of coming together." Mouthwatering New Ingredients in Three Bold Entrees Sweetgreen's KBBQ menu with COTE draws inspiration from classic Korean dishes. The collaboration introduces new ingredients to Sweetgreen's menu for a limited time, including the brand new KBBQ-glazed steak, along with other additions like apple kimchi sauce, fresh cucumber kimchi and pickled cabbage. From rich and savory to light and crisp, the new KBBQ menu brings dynamic flavor for every mood:
Time Out
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
These U.S. steak houses were just recognized as the very best in the word
Where can you find the best steak? A perfectly cooked steak is a thing of beauty, with its seared edges and pink-to-red interior oozing salty goodness onto the plate. Anyone can throw a steak on a grill, but it takes consummate skill to watch it and capture it at the exact right moment so that the flavor is sealed in. To ensure travelers find the best steak house in their destination, the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants compiles an annual list. It's probably no surprise that the No. 1 steak restaurant in the world, Parilla Don Julio, is in Buenos Aires. Argentina is famous for its beef, which is free of hormone or antibiotic treatments and grazes on rich pampas grassland, which infuses its flavor into the meat. Argentina also created the 'asado' barbecue method, where steak is cooked over an open fire. At Parilla Don Julio, there's not just exceptional steak in-house butchering, grilling, and dry aging but also an impeccable wine program. The rest of the top ten list worldwide contains restaurants in cities ranging from Sydney, Australia to Madrid, Spain and beyond. But our interest is piqued by the fact that there's a U.S. restaurant in the top 10: COTE in New York City. With a communal fire and Korean barbecue techniques, COTE also offers an in-table smokeless grill where guests can watch tableside grilling of USDA Prime, American wagyu and A5 Japanese Miyazaki. It's a lightly theatrical experience that provides entertainment as well as a supremely prepared steak. There are 18 other U.S. steak houses on this list in the cities of Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, San Francisco, Austin, Detroit and Chicago. We note that Australia seems to be the next most frequent country, with 17 restaurants listed in Sydney and Melbourne. The U.S. restaurants include a scattering in the top 20, and then a huge volume in the 40s and in the 70s. The 19 U.S. restaurants are: 10. Cote, New York 13. Asador Bastian, Chicago 17. La Tête D'or, New York 43. Gwen, Los Angeles 44. 4 Charles Prime Rib, New York 47. Knife, Dallas 49. Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco 52. Jeffrey's, Austin 58. Keens, New York 60. The Bazaar, New York 63. Minetta Tavern, New York 69. Prime + Proper, Detroit 71. Swift & Sons, Chicago 73. Gallaghers, New York 75. American Cut, New York 77. Bavette´s Steak House, Chicago 78. Izzy's, San Francisco 84. Nuri Steakhouse, Dallas 88. Gage & Tollner, New York The full, ranked list of the 101 Best Steak Houses in the world: 1. Don Julio Parrilla, Buenos Aires 2. Margaret, Sydney 3. Laia Erretegia, Hondarribia 4. I Due Cippi, Saturnia 5. Burnt Ends, Singapore 6. Bodega El Capricho, Jiménez De Jamuz 7. Casa Julian De Tolosa, Tolosa 8. Lana, Madrid 9. Ag, Stockholm 10. Cote, New York 11. Ibai, London 12. Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney 13. Asador Bastian, Chicago 14. The International, Sydney 15. Born & Bred, Seoul 16. Firedoor, Sydney 17. La Tête D'or, New York 18. Victor Churchill, Melbourne 19. Carcasse, Koksijde 20. Porteño, Sydney 21. Capa, Copenhagen 22. Gillis, Gent 23. Hawksmoor, London 24. Brat, London 25. La Braseria, Osio Sotto 26. Elisa, Vancouver 27. Nikuya Tanaka, Tokyo 28. Los 33, Madrid 29. Regina Bistecca, Florence 30. Tributo, Quito 31. Amaren, Bilbao 32. The Gidley, Sydney 33. Beefbar, Monaco 34. Anahi, Paris 35. Fogón, Buenos Aires 36. Aalia, Sydney 37. Steer Dining Room, Melbourne 38. 11woodfire, Dubai 39. Lutyens Grill, London 40. Miyoshi, Kyoto 41. Aragawa, London 42. Clover Grill, Paris 43. Gwen, Los Angeles 44. 4 Charles Prime Rib, New York 45. Gimlet, Melbourne 46. Kitan-in, Osaka 47. Knife, Dallas 48. Asador Nicolás, Tolosa 49. Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco 50. Fireside, Hong Kong 51. Shell House, Sydney 52. Jeffrey's, Austin 53. Bistecca, Singapore 54. Koki, Hanoi 55. Blok, South Wales 56. Elena, Buenos Aires 57. Matilda 159 Domain, Melbourne 58. Keens, New York 59. Cut By Wolfgang Puck, Singapore 60. The Bazaar, New York 61. Char Fuego Y Brasas, Tenerife 62. The Cut Bar & Grill, Sydney 63. Minetta Tavern, New York 64. Grill Royal, Berlin 65. Beef & Glory, Vienna 66. Shatōburian, Singapore 67. Holsteins, Mexico 68. Firewood, George Town 69. Prime + Proper, Detroit 70. The Devonshire, London 71. Swift & Sons, Chicago 72. The Grand Bar & Grill, Helsinki 73. Gallaghers, New York 74. Maven, Antwerp 75. American Cut, New York 76. Jacobs & Co Steakhouse, Toronto 77. Bavette´s Steak House, Chicago 78. Izzy's, San Francisco 79. Beef, Kyiv 80. The Steak House, Hong Kong 81. Sala De Corte, Lisbon 82. Williams Butchers Table, Zurich 83. Niku Kappō Jō, Tokyo 84. Nuri Steakhouse, Dallas 85. Porter & Rye, Glasgow 86. Okadamae, Tokyo 87. Vuur, Stellenbosch 88. Gage & Tollner, New York 89. Guinea Grill, London 90. Meatguy Steakhouse, Jakarta 91. Meatmaiden, Melbourne 92. Grill Americano, Melbourne 93. 20 Chapel, Sydney 94. Fife Lane, Mount Maunganui 95. Herma, Buenos Aires 96. Fukutatei The Ukai, Osaka 97. The Blockman, Johannesburg 98. Sugita, Tokyo 99. Bistecca, Sydney 100. Wagyu Mafia The Butcher's Kitchen, Tokyo 101. Brutus Tavern, Athens
