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Dining Out After Orchid Show Oysters Rockefeller at Artie’s. -Photo by Morris Gut By Morris Gut Manhattan Voice February 19, 2024 NEW YORK - A beautiful Technicolor harbinger of spring, the 21st annual Spring Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx runs from February 17th to April 24th, 2024. I look forward to visiting NYBG, walking through the beautifully restored Enid Haupt Conservatory and beholding the seductive floral arrangements and dramatic plantings. This year’s theme: ‘Florals in Fashion’.  (For additional info: www.nybg.org) After taking in all that beauty, we do get hungry. Here are a few suggestions… ‘ORCHID EVENINGS’! This year visitors can also enjoy cocktails as well as walk the runway during ‘Orchid Evenings’ filled with entertainment and snacks. These special evening events will take place: March 30 & April 5,6,12,13,19,20. Evening hours: 7-10 p.m. Reservations are suggested.  CONSTELLATION CULINARY GROUP at NYBG!   Ever since restaur

Mardi Gras Tastes for Foodies Big Muffuletta with chips at the Bayou. -Photo by Morris Gut By Morris Gut Manhattan Voice February 3, 2024 FOOD - ‘LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER’! Let the good times roll! Carnival season has begun all over the globe. Mardi Gras will culminate on Fat Tuesday, February 13th. If you want to take in some of the revelry here are some local suggestions… NEW ORLEANS & SOUTHERN STYLE MARDI GRAS DISHES & VENUES! They’re calling it a ‘soft opening’. But Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen, 68 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville, was jumping when we first walked in, past the Voodoo Lounge and to the bar. It’s the newest spot in town bursting with the flavors and vibes of The Big Easy. Tempting bites include Pimiento Cheese, Popcorn Shrimp, Crawfish Mac & Cheese, Po’ Boys, Seafood Gumbo, and Fry Baskets. Partners Michael Boulos, Veronica Kallas, Maria & Anthony Amato are planning special treats during their Mardi Gras celebration. 914-449-6199 www.crawdaddy