Han Dynasty brings its Philly cult following to the heart of the East Village. My friends who went to UPenn are obsessed, peaking my serious interest. Seriously though, have you ever heard people rant and rave this much over a seemingly hole in the wall Chinese food spot? Hoards of people, including countless food critics, flocked to the soft opening of this spicy Sichuan food … Continue reading Han Dynasty
Modern Korean food hardly tops the list of trendy, New York City restaurants. Although anyone who has ever asked me for a restaurant suggestion in Hell’s Kitchen knows about my love affair for Danji, a low key Michelin Star restaurant. They opened a second restaurant, Hanjan in Flatiron, which has been on my list for months now. So, I was thrilled when my friend, Amber, … Continue reading Hanjan
I have a serious weakness for Penne Alla Vodka. The cheesier, pink sibling to an Italian marinara, vodka sauce is sweet, slightly spicy and creamy without feeling heavy. Homemade Penna Alla Vodka sauce is surprisingly easy to create, with just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience. This dish used to be a favorite for me to make in my college apartment … Continue reading Penne Alla Vodka
Beautiful people flocked to the new Asian-Afro-Soul food restaurant to open in the heart of Harlem. The beautiful bar area is warm and inviting as an attractive bartender expertly shakes innovative cocktails in front of funky artwork. Unfortunately, the intimate front room of Cecil is a stark contrast with the open, extremely loud and rather bland main dining room. Our family friends arrived shortly before … Continue reading Cecil
The newest New York foodie mecca, Betony, hardly screams trendy or even elegant. Instead, the decor and quiet classical music in the background is reminiscent of the old Russian parlor that used to occupy the space on W. 57th Street. I was a little alarmed when I first arrived, expecting youthful foodies here to indulge with unconventional “lobster rolls,” fried pickles, and signature cocktails. The … Continue reading Betony
The Political Foodie 