Osteria Ester, with refined spins on Italian-American staples, is an instant classic

Michael Cooper’s paean to Italian cuisine alla New Jersey feels like our very own Babbo

by Faiyaz Kara February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Osprey chef-partner Michael Cooper’s paean to Italian cuisine alla New Jersey, Osteria Ester, feels like our very own Babbo.

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New North Quarter wine bar Sparrow gives you wings

Thanks to chef Wendy Lopez and beverage director Lorena Castro

by Faiyaz Kara September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Food + Drink

Osteria Ester, from Good Salt Restaurant Group, opens November in the Thornton Park District

Osprey chef Michael Cooper will plate riffs on Italian-American classics like spaghetti alle vongole, chicken parm meatballs and, yes, mozzarella sticks

by Faiyaz Kara September 15, 2025September 23, 2025

Food + Drink

Sparrow, a wine bar and lounge by Good Salt Restaurant Group’s Jason and Sue Chin, takes flight this fall

Chef Wendy Lopez will curate a focused menu drawing on Spanish and European influence.

by Faiyaz Kara June 3, 2024August 5, 2025

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