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Time Out
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Thai Diner team is taking over their old Uncle Boons Sister spot
Five years and one pandemic later, Ann Redding and Matt Danzer's Thai-inspired diner—aptly named Thai Diner —continues to thrive. Most days, the street corner on Kenmare and Mott Streets spots a steady crowd, with diners vying for brunches of Thai tea French toast and disco fries. But that's not to say that the husband-and-wife team hasn't experienced the ups and downs of owning a restaurant in NYC: After running one of the most acclaimed Thai restaurants in the city for seven years running, Uncle Boons became a pandemic casualty, closing in 2020. The spirit of Boons—one of creative Thai cooking paired with all-American comfort—stayed alive, though, through their follow-up restaurant, Uncle Boons Sister, a casual, dine-in locale that not only helped with overflow but became its own hub for curry dishes and laab. But after transitioning to takeout and delivery only, the restaurant also shuttered its doors in 2020. All these years later, however, it seems as though Redding and Danzer have retained the keys to that very front door, as the couple is reportedly dropping a brand-new concept in the old storefront. Come this summer, Mommy Pai's will open in the 203 Mott Street location. As reported by Eater NY, the new takeout-only spot will be a 'Thai chicken fingers and tropical fruit drinks concept,' according to a spokesperson of the restaurant. It seems as though the restaurant idea has quietly been in works for a while, as the first Instagram post announcing the new concept dropped all the way back in September 2024.
Eater
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Thai Diner Team to Open a Chicken Finger Spot in Nolita
Since Thai Diner first opened, it has been nearly universally beloved by food media and diners alike, known for their creative Thai cooking with some American comfort food twists. The restaurant has managed the rare feat of sustaining crowds way past its initial launch: Five years later, it has shown no signs of slowing down as one of the busiest in Lower Manhattan. So, it comes as no surprise that owners Ann Redding and Matt Danzer have been looking to expand again with another restaurant. Though a Thai Diner takeout counter would absolutely hit, the couple is working on something entirely new. This summer, they'll open Mommy Pai's down the street, a takeout-only 'Thai chicken fingers and tropical fruit drinks concept,' according to a spokesperson. Say less — we're here for it. Fans of Redding and Danzer's restaurants will remember the space, located at 203 Mott Street, near Kenmare Street, in Nolita, as one that's been through several iterations. It first opened in 2016 as Mr. Donahue's, an American diner that received two stars from the New York Times , but closed a year later. In 2017, the couple rebranded the space as Uncle Boons Sister, a takeout offshoot of Uncle Boons, their uber-popular Thai restaurant — which received heaps of praise from critics and Michelin recognition — around the corner on Spring Street. It was more than just spillover seating, though, with its own, more casual identity. A couple of years after Uncle Boons Sister debuted, Eater named the couple — who first met working at Per Se — one of the 'new guard' of restaurateurs in the city. But, after pivoting to delivery only, it fell victim to the pandemic, alongside Uncle Boons itself, which shuttered in 2020 after seven years. In the ensuing years, nothing replaced the prime-location storefront. Lately, though, passing by it in Nolita, there appeared to be something new under construction, a hint that life was returning. And now we have confirmation that it's remained with Redding and Danzer, after all. See More: NYC Restaurant News NYC Restaurant Openings
Eater
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
A Sold-Out NYC Jewish Food Mashup Event Is Releasing More Tickets Today
A new epic picnic-styled food event highlighting Jewish food mashups is happening later this summer. The Great Nosh will take place on Sunday, June 22 out on Governors Island. The event features collaborations between New York restaurants who will make special dishes. This includes matchups like Thai Diner and Katz's Deli (Thai with classic New York Jewish deli), Atoboy and Apollo Bagels (Korean with bagels), Gertrude and Dhamaka (Jewish-ish with Indian), and Tatiana and Dickson's (Caribbean with a butcher shop). Elsewhere, Williamsburg restaurant the Four Horseman is running a wine bar; celebrity chefs Gail Simmons and Pati Jinich are running what is being called the Grandmas Tent. Then there's a marketplace, arm wrestling, music, and art. While the tickets were previously sold out, the organization is releasing more today — it's $39.89 for adults and $20.74 for children between the ages of six and 12. The event is run by nonprofit the Jewish Food Society. Restaurant Row in the spotlight Hell's Kitchen's Restaurant Row is going to get its signs across West 46th Street across Eighth and Ninth avenues. 'We'd love to reimagine Restaurant Row and give it a distinctive identity,' said Times Square Alliance president Tom Harris. 'If other neighborhoods have signs, why not us?' Restaurant Row has been in existence since at least 1973, with 16 restaurants on the stretch when it started. Today, over 30 reside on the stretch. A Queens fan-favorite coffee shop opens in Soho A cult favorite Long Island City waterfront coffee cart started over a decade ago by two Navy vets, Jimmy Lai and his partner Danny Singh, is expanding to Soho. Deploy Coffee has opened at 120 Lafayette Street, at Canal Street. Sign up for our newsletter.
Time Out
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
New York's biggest picnic is coming to Governors Island with iconic Jewish food and unexpected chef collabs
L'chaim! A brand new, massive Jewish food festival is coming to New York City this summer, a one-day-only event huge in scale and flavor. The Great Nosh, dubbed as New York's biggest picnic, will take place on Governors Island on Sunday, June 22, featuring food and beverage from iconic Jewish restaurants across the city, intriguing and unexpected culinary collabs (Thai Diner x Katz's Deli! Gertrude's x Dhamaka!), plus cultural activities like jewelry-making with Lower East Side beading queen Susan Alexandra. Presented by the Jewish Food Society, the nonprofit's founder Naama Shefi was inspired by picnics she grew up enjoying on her kibbutz (a communal village in Israel), and New York's outdoor spaces. 'I love our city's community gardens and parks and wanted to recreate this type of magic on a larger scale,' Shefi says. 'Jewish culture and NYC food are so deeply intertwined. The Great Nosh is a new space that celebrates that history and connection, where we can step out of our daily routine and enjoy good food, wine, music, art and relaxed time with friends.' Running from 11am to 4pm, The Great Nosh will be a five-hour brunch celebration including pop-ups of iconic New York establishments, interactive culinary demos, live music, a Grandmas Tent hosted by Gail Simmons and chef Pati Jinich, a wine bar by The Four Horseman and much more. 'All 12 pop-ups celebrate friendships within the culinary community and many feature unexpected creations drawing on NYC staples that will introduce a completely new take on these dishes,' Shefi says. 'My friend Zoe Kanan of Elbow will partner with her neighbor Sunny Lee of Sunn's on a vegetable-forward banchan bialy with smoky eggplant and zucchini. I love how Sunny and Zoe represent their mutual appreciation of Jewish traditions and are bringing to life Korean and Jewish flavors in the most delicious and thoughtful way.' More highlights include a special 'schnitz & chips' with tahini ketchup and amba by Laser Wolf 's Mike Solomonov and Ed Szymanski from Dame, plus ice cream treats by Russ and Daughters and Morgenstern's. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Great Nosh (@thegreatnoshpicnic) 'I'm proud to live in a city with such rich and vibrant Jewish history and culture that is part of the city's fabric. Now, more than ever, it's important to come together and celebrate Jewish culture in a way that fosters connection, understanding, and joy. The Great Nosh is about pride, resilience, and sharing heritage in an open and welcoming way. It's a chance to reinforce the power of community and to invite all New Yorkers to engage with Jewish food and culture in a dynamic and celebratory setting.' Shefi says. 'I hope that our guests will get inspired by the diversity and the creativity of the many culinary traditions, old and new, showcased at The Great Nosh.' Note: The Great Nosh does not take a political stance on Israel, though it's co-sponsored by several pro-Israel organizations, including UJA Federation New York, Schusterman Family Philanthropies and Pershing Square Philanthropies.
