Christine Drinan

1 month ago | galavante.com | Christine Drinan |Caolan O'Neill Forde

The Frick is back, and it’s better than ever. Having undergone a dazzling makeover, this NYC gem is reopening its doors after a five-year closure, blending historic charm with a fresh renovation and expansion. Everyone is excited: art history enthusiasts who value the preservation of historic sites, New Yorkers who cherish The Frick as a cultural landmark, researchers who will have access to improved library and research facilities, and tourists who have yet to see The Frick Collection.

1 month ago | galavante.com | Christine Drinan |Carolyn Munoz

We know there are big names in the Indian food space, but one which isn’t all the buzz may just be the top of them all. Passerine is the restaurant to know now. Especially, because it’s the latest venture from Chef Chetan Shetty, who spent 10 years at Indian Accent. That already explains the Michelin-level presentation, though at Rania in Washington DC is where he earned his Michelin star. Passerine opened last year, in Priyanka Chopra’s old Sona (another Indian restaurant).

1 month ago | galavante.com | Christine Drinan

As they say, if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Casa Tua has done the latter, with locations from Miami to Paris. But now, it’s taken over the iconic space in The Surrey. While Cafe Boulud was beloved and fit right in with the Surrey’s old school Upper East Side locale, Casa Tua brings a new vibe. In fact, Casa Tua is part of a new of restaurants that makes the Upper East Side cool.

2 months ago | galavante.com | Christine Drinan

The Super Bowl is this weekend, and of course you can expect to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans. Like anywhere Taylor goes, she has a knack for picking the best restaurants in town. These are two places that Taylor has been in New Orleans this weekend, and that should also make your list. LiletteThe first sighting of Taylor Swift in New Orleans was on a double date with Travis Kelce and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.

Dec 10, 2024 | galavante.com | Christine Drinan

Christine Drinan, Founder We know that everyone with a camera phone and social media account is a food critic nowadays. Guys though like Eric Ripert, Jean-Georges, Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud have deference to one standard, and that’s the OG of food accolades. The coveted Michelin star is arguably still the universal metric for objectively rating the top culinary experiences around the world.