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Time Out
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You can now drink pepperoni martinis at this NYC pizza joint
The era of foodie martinis seemingly continues: In a vodka-splashed town that already boasts Caesar salad martinis (at Shy Shy), garlic bread-inspired tipples (at San Sabino), pepperoncini-zipped quaffs (at Bad Roman) and a dill-infused Sour Cream & Onion creation (at Corner Store), we now have a 'tini inspired by your favorite pizza topping, pepperoni. Yes, beginning on Thursday, May 22, Stretch Pizza (331 Park Ave S) will debut a Pepperoni Martini made with the restaurant's own bespoke spirit Enzo Empirical, as well as fennel liqueur and hot date syrup—giving the cocktail classic pizza -y tasting notes of fennel and pepperoni spice—and, of course, a garnish of zesty pepperoni slices. The savory sipper will set you back $18 a pop, joining a creative drink program that also includes an on-tap spritz (made with Mommenpop Blood Orange, Stellare aperitivo and orangecello). It's actually not the first time that Stretch Pizza—which is a collaboration between molecular gastronomy great Wylie Dufresne (formerly of wd~50 and Du's Donuts) and Breads Bakery founder Gadi Peleg—has experimented with pepperoni in cocktail form: the Flatiron District restaurant has previously served a Pepperoni Bloody Mary (vodka infused with the spicy, savory warmth of pepperoni and garnished with slices of the titular salami) alongside its Everything Bagel and Shakshuka-inspired pizzas during brunchtime. Given the madcap culinary bonafides of its chef (Dufresne famously pushed the boundaries of fine-dining cuisine, frying Hollandaise cubes for eggs Benedict, using xanthan gum with konjac flour to make faux foie gras, and cooking shrimp and grits where the crustacean itself was ground into coarse, corn-like kernels), a pepperoni martini isn't that far-fetched of a cocktail order.
Forbes
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Inside UNTITLED, An Art-Filled Hotel Tucked Down A Graffitied Alley
Untitled Hotel UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley is a hidden haven among the hustle and bustle of the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. To find it, simply follow the vibrant graffitied alleyway. The unique property, operated by GPG Hospitality, is bold, forward-thinking hotel set amongst the ever-evolving Freeman Alley that was once a coffin factory. Today, it's a thriving hospitable hideaway that hosts pop-up exhibitions and rotating murals. "UNTITLED's unique location on Freeman Alley leads our guests to encounter one of New York street art's most iconic destinations. The ever-changing nature of the vibrant street-art hub inspired our design choices. We opted for a more muted palette within the hotel to create a sense of calm as guests transition from the lively streets into the serene atmosphere of our lobby,' explained Gadi Peleg, founder of GPG Hospitality. 'Even our name, UNTITLED, encourages guests to craft their own personalized New York experience,' Untitled Hotel The gallery space is an 170 person capacity event and co-working area that showcases vibrant works from local creatives, including photographer JDXm painter Amanda Wall, and mixed-media specialist Ana Garces Kiley. Extending to the Bowery Garden, more inspiring artwork can be enjoyed. The garden boasts a runner designed by former marine-turned-artist 7 Liner designed a runner that combines various versions of calligraphy found throughout his travels. If guests look up, they will be met with an outline of heroines 30 feet above the ground by artist Dylan Egon. Untitled Hotel Each of the 200 guestrooms are designed to be minimalistic, boasting an understated luxury vibe with a neutral color palette throughout. Many feature breathtaking views of New York City's skyline. Untitled Hotel 'Our interiors create an urban oasis, with touches that offer spaciousness and a sense of calm, while still acknowledging the visual abundance of Freeman Alley. The carefully curated murals in the lobby and at our rooftop bar nod to the art movement taking place on the other side of the wall,' he continued. 'Moving from the energetic street to the lobby, guests can then ascend to UNLISTED, a rooftop space featuring soft velvet furnishings and warm jewel tones, providing a comfortable retreat with sparkling city views. It is an oasis within an oasis." Tucked beside UNTILTED is Freemans Restaurant, a quaint bar and eatery where Taylor Swift reportedly hosted her star-studded birthday party in December 2023.
South China Morning Post
04-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
After Cronuts, in New York it's croissant everything – pizza, cookie, brownie, pistachio
Manhattan is a bagel city, a pizza city and … a croissant city? Advertisement Over the past dozen years, many have focused their attention on transforming the classic pastry. Since the days of the Cronut , New York-based bakers have been modifying butter-laminated dough to create everything from Sicilian pizzas to a Dubai-style chocolate bar pastry. 'To understand the popularity of croissants, you have to follow the butter,' says Gadi Peleg, founder of the New York-based chain Breads Bakery. He sees croissants as both a highly adaptable blank canvas and the ultimate flex, given the technical mastery needed to laminate dough. He also believes the growing availability of artisan domestic and imported butter makes the pastries an irresistible product for bakers and their customers. Even with the rising cost of almost every core croissant ingredient – especially butter – many New York pastry chefs are serving increasingly outrageous interpretations of the crescent-shaped pastry.
