The West Village has easily become my favorite spot for brunch. The options seem endless when strolling down W. 4th Street. After glancing over a few menus, my friend Rachel and I were drawn into Tartine, a small spot on the corner of W. 4th and 11th. We stared at the food and knew that we had found our spot. Only one waiter was working … Continue reading Tartine
Hidden behind the NYU Hospital in nameless Manhattan is a culinary gem and dining experience that should be discovered by all. Riverpark by Tom Colicchio (owner of Craft and Colicchio & Sons Restaurants and more importantly, head judge of Top Chef) combines the farm to table experience in a way that makes all others fall short. The reason, I assume, for the off the beaten … Continue reading Riverpark
Ever since I moved to New York and started my new job, my Dad has joked that I should finally be able to take my parents out to dinner; a gesture serving as my right of passage into adulthood. I have kindly joked back about the lovely meal I will be taking them to at Gray’s Papaya. Finally, determined to make some sort of a … Continue reading Lobster Bisque, Focaccia & Arugula Salad
Even though I call Rockefeller Plaza my home away from home, I am always still in awe of its magnitude and greatness. The fountain in the summer and rink and Christmas Tree in the winter make me beam with pride and joy. The best part of the summer used to be drinks on the “rink,” which transforms into an outdoor dining area and bar during … Continue reading Rock Center Cafe
For a few select weeks in the end of July, the unaffordable becomes reasonable. NYC Restaurant Week has officially begun. Some of the city’s best create a lunch and/or dinner Prix Fix menu, opening their doors to savvy foodies from far and wide. I am a subscriber to Zagat’s daily emails and was thrilled when receiving their list of 12 Best for Restaurant Week. I … Continue reading Taboon
If you enjoy a dining experience which feels like you’re in the middle of a nightclub with people probably on Ecstasy creating their own dance floor next to you, then you’ve definitely come to the right place. STK fortunately serves high quality food to make up for the inability to hear the person sitting next to you, with the likes of Whitney Houston blasting in the … Continue reading STK
Horrible. And even that does not give this “dining” experience justice. Never before have I walked out of a restaurant after waiting 40 minutes and been completely disrespected in the process. Despite the rave reviews from the likes of Zagat’s and Immaculate Infatuation, this Brooklyn Heights rustic American restaurant falls short on all service accounts. The food might be wonderful, but we didn’t even make … Continue reading Colonie
Sometimes you find the best places just by accident. This morning was a prime example of this experience. We stumbled into Cobble Hill, Brooklyn and down Smith Street with the help of Yelp. Ultimately we decided upon Cafe Luluc, a simple French Bistro. Little did we realize some of their food would top our list of “Best Thing I Ever Ate.” We entered the restaurant … Continue reading Cafe Luluc
The farm to table dining experience has taken New York by storm. Constantly, new places are using precious real estate to dedicate to the art of farming and delicious, local culinary eating. Rosemary’s in the heart of the West Village is the latest example of this growing phenomenon. This stand alone building uses its rooftop to grow many of the vegetables used on their menu, … Continue reading Rosemary’s
During our spontaneous trip to Atlantic City for the Kanye West concert at Revel, my sister, Leigh and I decided a fabulous meal was a necessity. We sat in our dark hotel room with Open Table as our guide searching for the perfect culinary experience to kick off our night. We found Amada, Iron Chef Jose Garces’ restaurant. I loved his Chicago tapas spot, Mercat … Continue reading Amada
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