Pearl & Ash separates itself from becoming just another small plates and wine bar through their innovative approach to food, wonderful atmosphere and reasonably priced menu. They have found their niche, and foodies are starting to take notice. On a Wednesday night, the tiny Nolita restaurant is crowded, attracting trendy individuals ready for a night of fun adventurous eats and wine, lots and lots of … Continue reading Pearl & Ash
Desnuda is a delightful little wine and cevicheria, that’s hard to find unless you’re looking for it. Located on the unusually busy East 7th Street in the Village, the small storefront lacks any signage. You need to know the street address, otherwise it’s really easy to continually walk past the dark entrance. It’s conveniently located right across from the famed Big Gay Ice Cream Shop so when … Continue reading Desnuda
Banh Mi Saigon easily blends into the landscape of Grand Street. Brightly colored signs with both Chinese and English lettering mark each shop, with the lingering smell of fish filling the air. Shop owners carefully watch their unrecognizable merchandise sitting on metal shelves outside the storefronts, as I walked down the street, sticking out like a sore thumb with my canvas backpack and pale skin. … Continue reading Bahn Mi Saigon Bakery
I’m going to beat The New York Times to the punch; Uncle Boons will be impossible to walk into without a three hour wait as soon as Pete Wells review comes out. This two-month old Nolita restaurant is already making waves in its infancy and will continue to do so once people look past the confusing name and venture inside. The name seems a bit … Continue reading Uncle Boons
Two of my co-workers hail from Vermont and have been ranting and raving about American Flatbread ever since construction started on the TriBeCa location. It’s a pizza joint with a major Vermont twist; the quintessential locally sourced, rustic cooking that the state is known for. On one of our days off, I met the two experts at the newly opened location for lunch. There is … Continue reading American Flatbread
Oysters tend to be extremely expensive. The little, delectable raw treats hit the spot every time, especially on a beautiful summer day. Luckily, the brilliant people at The Mermaid Inn came up with the concept of Oyster Happy Hour. From 5-7pm, East Coast Oysters cost $1 instead of the usual $2.75, and West Coast are $1.75 instead of $3.50. It’s the ultimate bargain. Pair the … Continue reading The Mermaid Inn
Birthday brunches are meant to be special. Something fun and different, at either a favorite spot or the place that has topped your go-to list for months. For my 24th, I decided a trip to Williamsburg was in store. I’ve wanted to try Egg since last summer, but was constantly deterred by the two hour wait to get into this little brunch spot. Luckily for … Continue reading Egg
Ed’s Lobster Bar tries to bring a New York City elegance to the traditional Lobster Shack. The owner (Ed), learned everything he knows during his time as a sous chef at my all-time favorite Lobster Roll joint, Pearl Oyster Bar in the West Village. After a little bit of shopping in Soho, I decided it was time to check out Ed’s. The first few hot … Continue reading Ed’s Lobster Bar
The Political Foodie 