Fork This City

This week on Fork This City, Gabby and Josh are sitting down with Chef Bill Dorrler, who leads the kitchen at Piccolo MORINI, a pasta-focused Italian restaurant in Nolita putting pasta front and center. With a philosophy built around doing one thing exceptionally well, Piccolo MORINI is all about great pasta, Italian-inspired dishes, and creating the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay...

This week on Fork This City, Gabby and Josh are diving into three very different food stories, from some of NYC’s most talked-about restaurants to a fast-food giant facing an unexpected problem. First, we’re heading to Torrisi, Major Food Group’s inventive take on Italian cuisine that draws inspiration from New York City’s culinary history while pushing the boundaries of what Italian food can be....

This week on Fork This City, Gabby and Josh are sitting down with Dennis Turcinovic, the owner of Delmonico’s, one of the most iconic restaurants in New York City and widely recognized as America’s first fine dining restaurant. Open since 1837, Delmonico’s has spent nearly two centuries making history, welcoming legendary figures like Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain, and helping shape the way Ameri...

This week on Fork This City, we’re sitting down with James Ragonese and Reno Christou, the co-founders behind Selene, Soho’s newest Greek restaurant. From their decades of experience in NYC’s restaurant scene to the 15 different menu tastings it took to get things right, James and Reno give us a behind-the-scenes look at building Selene, developing the menu, and what it really takes to run a resta...

This week on Fork This City, we’re heading to Virginia’s in the East Village to try the burger everyone talks about. Thick patty, sharp white cheddar, caramelized onions, mayo, and yes, we added bacon. But is Virginia’s actually worth the hype, or are there better burgers in NYC? We also talk about why Virginia’s makes for a great date-night spot, take another call on the Fork Line, and hear a hot...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are talking chocolate with Dan Abel Jr., Chief Chocolate Officer of Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolates — a company with a history that dates all the way back to 1668. Dan’s family acquired Bissinger’s in 2019, but the brand has been making chocolate for more than 350 years, starting as the official confectioner to King Louis the Fourteenth in France bef...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are forking into Ceres, the NYC pizza spot that went from $6 slices to hard-to-get whole pies after Dave Portnoy gave it a 9.2. They’re trying the ‘nduja with burrata and balsamic, the tomato pie, and the white pie with pancetta, chives, and crème fraîche — and answering the obvious question: is Ceres actually worth the hype? Josh and Gabby also return...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are sitting down with Christian, the founder of Buena Vista, to hear the story behind one of NYC’s newest spots bringing together the flavors, energy, and hospitality of Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America. Christian takes them behind the scenes of Buena Vista — from his background in restaurants and international kitchens to the inspiration...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are celebrating a milestone — Episode 40! 🎉 To mark the occasion, they’re forking into Soothr, the East Village Thai restaurant bringing the comfort of generational family recipes and the energy of Bangkok street food to NYC. From traditional Thai noodle dishes to an atmosphere inspired by the bustling streets of Yaowarat Road, Josh and Gabby are break...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are joined by Miami-born chef, cookbook author, TV personality, and philanthropist Chef Chris Valdes. From starting his own catering business at just 19 years old to becoming a finalist on Food Network Star and appearing on shows like LIVE with Kelly and Ryan and Hallmark’s Home & Family , Chris has built an incredible career around his passion for...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are forking into Cleo, the New York rotisserie serving up perfectly roasted chicken alongside classic sides, bright sauces, and seasonal vegetables in a warm, convivial setting. Then, somehow, Gabby pulls off the impossible: a second visit to Four Charles in just 10 days. While some people can’t even get one reservation, Gabby is apparently living a com...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby sit down with Hannah Cheng, co-founder of Mimi Cheng’s, to talk about the story behind one of New York City’s favorite dumpling spots. From how many dumplings Hannah actually eats in a week to the creative process behind Mimi Cheng’s collaborations, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the business, the brand, and what goes into making the perfect d...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby head to Or'esh, one of New York City's newest Mediterranean-inspired restaurants, where live-fire cooking over coal takes center stage. Inspired by the Levant, the menu celebrates pristine seafood, flame-kissed meats, and peak-season produce sourced from the Union Square Greenmarket. Then, after what felt like an impossible reservation to land, Gabby fi...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are joined by one of New York City's most trusted food and travel creators, Jon Barr . For years, Jon has helped millions of visitors (and plenty of locals) navigate the city's endless dining scene through his honest, practical YouTube guides. From uncovering hidden neighborhood gems to trying New York's most viral restaurants, biggest tourist traps, an...

This week on Fork This City, Josh and Gabby head to the Flatiron District to check out Danny’s, a new restaurant bringing an old-school New York dining experience back to the city. Danny’s blends classic NYC charm with elevated American cuisine from Chef Ed Tinoco of Metropolis and The Alinea Group. From the vintage-inspired dining room and hand-painted mural to the cocktails, wine list, and nosta...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby sit down with legendary New York restaurateur Stratis Morfogen, the owner of Diner24 and one of the most innovative names in the hospitality industry. Stratis shares the story behind bringing back the classic 24-hour diner experience in the heart of Manhattan, why he believes diners are an essential part of New York City’s identity, and what it takes to...

Episode 32 is presented by Ambient Social , the app that helps you find restaurants by atmosphere - not just cuisine or ratings - so you can discover the perfect spot for tonight. This week, Josh and Gabby head to Misi, the acclaimed Williamsburg restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Missy Robbins, to find out if its handmade pasta lives up to the hype. Then, they stop by Mixue, the world...

This week on Fork This City , Josh and Gabby are joined by Nadia Chaudhury, Deputy Editor of Eater New York and Eater’s Northeast region, for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of food journalism. They talk about how Eater decides which restaurants are worth covering, what makes a spot truly newsworthy, and how the NYC dining scene has evolved over the years. Nadia also shares what it's lik...

This week on Fork This City, Josh and Gabby visit Forsythia, a Roman trattoria in NYC inspired by the flavors, warmth, and traditions of Italy. From handmade pastas to seasonal ingredients and a deeply intentional beverage program, they unpack whether Forsythia actually transports you to Rome—or just tries to. Then, things get a little chaotic as they dive into the recent social media drama surrou...

This week on Fork This City, Josh and Gabby head to Il Posto Accanto, a beloved East Village Italian trattoria known for its cozy atmosphere, neighborhood charm, and Roman-inspired comfort food. From burrata and grilled calamari to ricotta cavatelli and house-made meatballs, they break down everything they ordered after going into the meal completely blind. Then, Gabby shares her latest coffee rec...

Chef Matthew Cutolo , third-generation chef at Gargiulo’s Restaurant, joins Fork This City to talk about what it means to carry forward more than 100 years of Italian-American tradition in New York. From growing up in the kitchen with his grandfather to running one of Coney Island’s most iconic restaurants today, Chef Cutolo breaks down how classic dishes like Sunday sauce and cannoli are built on...

This week on Fork This City, we're joined by Mike Salzano and Ariel Strizower, the founders and owners of Gnocchi on 9th , one of New York City's most talked-about fast-casual Italian concepts. What started as a tiny East Village storefront with a bold idea—serving only gnocchi—has quickly grown into a neighborhood phenomenon. Mike and Ariel take us behind the scenes of Gnocchi on 9th'...

Josh and Gabby head to Chinatown to visit Nom Wah Tea Parlor, NYC’s oldest dim sum restaurant and a century-old institution tucked away on the historic Doyers Street. Along the way, they debate whether Nom Wah’s food lives up to its legendary reputation or if its biggest draw is the story behind it. The episode wraps with another food pet peeve that proves far more divisive than expected.

Josh and Gabby kick things off with a deeper dive into NYC’s most debated food category — tourist trap restaurants. What actually makes a spot a “trap,” and is it about price, quality, location, or just perception? Then they head to the Upper East Side to fork into Anassa Taverna, a bustling Greek restaurant across from Bloomingdale’s that feels like the neighborhood’s unofficial post-shopping din...

Josh and Gabby kick things off in the East Village at John’s of 12th Street, one of NYC’s most iconic old-school Italian spots where massive chicken parms, bow-tied servers, candlelit chaos, and a surprise vegan menu all coexist under one roof. Then they head to Mimi’s Frozen Yogurt, a minimalist, Apple Store-style dessert shop where tweens line up for surprisingly good froyo, overpriced toppings,...