An adorable French Bistro finds a home in the awkward area between Flatiron and Gramercy. Luckily, word has continued to spread about the delicious brunch and great meals at Almond. It’s a well-established spot, attracting individuals for a great meal in a warm, welcoming environment. I’ve been to Almond for lunch before, but have heard friends rave about the unbelievable brunch making its way out of the … Continue reading Almond
To any college kid who associates sake with cheap, all-you-can drink/eat dives from high school or “sake, sake, sake bomb!” you are missing out. Welcome to the adult world, where sake is as sophisticated as an nice glass of wine, and the ritual of drinking rice wine is sacred. In the East Village, where speakeasy’s are found behind every phone booth or darkened door, it’s … Continue reading Sake Bar Decibel
Bowling and Gourmet Food are far from synonymous. Most people rightfully associate bowling alleys with greasy fried food and pitchers of cheap beer. Brooklyn Bowl changes all of that. The Bromberg brothers from the beloved Blue Ribbon Restaurants created an entirely new menu full of comfort food for this Brooklyn hotspot. People wait hours to sit in the blocked off restaurant area of the venue, … Continue reading Brooklyn Bowl
Drunk brunch with a very LA twist. My sister drove up to The Hudson, located on a street corner in West Hollywood and parked in front of adorable suburban looking homes. My friend, Liz, the fabulous birthday girl, hopped out of a cab with her other friends, since this is LA, subways do not exist. This makes drunk brunch a little bit more complicated, but … Continue reading The Hudson
Award Season is upon us. And no, I’m not talking about the Oscars. It’s time for the James Beard Awards, so take out your go-to food list and add the ones on this list. These boys know what they are talking about. And also feed proud for discovering a few before they made it big. The James Beard Foundation has announced the final nominees for … Continue reading 2013 James Beard Award Finalists
After a family trip to Peru two years ago, I have had a weakness for ceviche. While researching places for dinner in the LA, I found Picca Peruvian Cantina, which completely changes the way average individuals look at classic dishes. Everything is made with a twist, incorporating Japanese flare into various parts of the dishes. I knew this needed to be my last meal in … Continue reading Picca Peruvian Cantina
Katsuya in LA is the place to see and be seen. It’s mentioned regularly in reality shows, attracts celebrities of all kinds, and even has its own category on People Magazine to show off who’s dined at this LA hot spot. This is not the reason Katsuya is permanently on my LA food list. I could care less if I was seated next to Kim … Continue reading Katsuya
Susan Feniger brings a whole new meaning to the definition of Street food. Her appropriately named restaurant elevates traditional street dishes from across the globe. The menu might seem all over the place, but everything works and ties together through fresh ingredients and unusual flavor combinations. It’s a one-of-a-kind restaurant, and clearly topped the list of restaurants to try for my trip to LA. Like … Continue reading Susan Feniger’s Street (CLOSED)
Urth Caffe is about as LA as it gets. Organic Coffee and tea are the specialties here, but their healthy Mediterranean food selection keep regulars coming back. Urth is exclusive to LA, with four locations strategically placed in all of the city hot spots. No matter what time of the day, there will be a line down the block of trendy individuals waiting to order … Continue reading Urth Caffe
32nd Street between 5th and Broadway goes by a different name; Korea Way. It’s the only Koreatown in the States and this little strip of road compacts an entire country into every crevice. Many teenagers and twenty-somethings might know this area for its BYOB Karaoke rooms. If you are looking for authentic Korean BBQ and a true cultural dining experience, you’ve come to the right … Continue reading New Wonjo
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