There’s a reason Ippudo in the East Village has over an hour wait any day or time of night. The food is awesome, reasonably priced and the atmosphere is totally relaxed, while still perfect for date night. It makes ramen seem classy, forcing beautiful people to put aside classy appearances for one meal, pick up their giant red bowl and slurp. On a Thursday night, … Continue reading Ippudo
Just like it’s sister restaurant, Yakitori Totto transports you from the streets of New York to Tokyo. As you ascend up the stairs of this seemingly sketchy Midtown West restaurant, located on the 2nd floor of a side street building, you begin to question where you are headed. But once you reach the top of the staircase, any fears are quickly alleviated. I always try … Continue reading Yakitori Totto
Family culture and food play a key role in defining an individual’s culinary background. Luckily for us New Yorkers, Harold Dieterle, owner of the popular restaurants Kin Shop and Perilla, finally went back to his roots. His new West Village restaurant, The Marrow, brings German and Italian food together, splitting the menu to represent both of Dieterle’s heritages. Famiglia Chiarelli boasts Italian dishes with homemade … Continue reading The Marrow (CLOSED)
Murray Hill is hardly known for its culinary scene. It’s a hub for young, post-grads who are willing to walk three to four avenues to the nearest subway. So when I was heading to brunch on 2nd and 34th, I was clearly reluctant. When I heard it was a Mexican restaurant serving brunch, I was even more nervous. However, Baby Bo’s might change my mind … Continue reading Baby Bo’s Cantina
An ‘ode to Grilled Cheese. A simple sandwich, of cheese and bread that leads to endless possibilities. Forget fancy dinner plans. On Friday, April 12, it’s all about your favorite childhood sandwich, taken up a notch. Here’s a few of my favorites: NY State Cheddar Grilled Cheese at Earl’s Beer & Cheese is simply incredible. Gooey cheddar cheese holds the perfectly cooked pork belly and kimchi … Continue reading National Grilled Cheese Day
It’s never a good sign when a West Village restaurant with an bright, covered garden has empty tables during prime, Sunday brunch time. I so badly wanted to love August, especially after all of the rave reviews about this adorable spot. Never have a left a meal feeling more guilty, since August served a meal that was mediocre, at best, for my sister’s birthday brunch. … Continue reading August
Never have I read more mixed reviews before deciding to take a leap of faith and try April Bloomfield’s Salvation Taco. And to be honest, I left feeling equally confused and somewhat robbed. While the food was overall pretty awesome, and insanely spicy, I don’t know how anyone can come off charging $7 for single taco filled with a lonely piece of fried fish and … Continue reading Salvation Taco
The end of Passover can only mean one thing; an unusually absurd craving for anything and everything created with flour. Pasta, breads, cookies, cupcakes. You name it, I want it. So when my Mom suggested we celebrate the end of the holiday in the city, Italian food immediately came to mind. Fresh homemade pastas, flaky pieces of bread, the forbidden foods finally being consumed for … Continue reading Dell’Anima
Spring has officially arrived, and one thing is on everyone’s mind: can we drink outside yet? The majority of the time, the toughest part is deciding where to go, so I decided to make it a little easier for those who love the art of day drinking as much as I do! Plus Smorgasburg officially begins tomorrow (April 6th) at their new location, one block … Continue reading Outdoor/Rooftop Drinks
Never in a million years did I think I’d find awesome brunch in the no man’s land between the Upper West Side and Harlem. So when my friend, Val picked Community Food & Juice on 112th, I had no idea what to expect. Turns out, this area is happening on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Hoards of well dressed individuals stand outside waiting for tables at … Continue reading Community Food & Juice
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