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Category Archives: East Village

Root & Bone

August 19, 2014by Gena W. Leave a comment

Delicate. It’s a slightly unusual word to describe a large piece of fried chicken sandwiched between two waffles stuffed with cheddar cheese, that’s doused with whiskey maple syrup. Yet, somehow […]

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Alphabet City, Dinner, East Village

Idle Hands

May 30, 2014by Gena W. Leave a comment

Bourbon. Beer. Rock. The slogan for Idle Hands, an insanely cool bar in Alphabet City couldn’t be more appropriate.  Dark wooden tables, tattooed bartenders in graphic t’s, and a rotating […]

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Alphabet City, Dinner, Drinks, East Village

L’Apicio

March 27, 2014by Gena W. Leave a comment

It’s rare that a restaurant makes you feel so comfortable that you continue to joke with the waitress, stay for hours and already plot when you can come back.  It’s […]

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Dinner, East Village

Whitmans

January 28, 2014by Gena W. Leave a comment

My quest for the ultimate burger in 2014 began in the East Village and ended up teaching me a lot about my adventure; be open minded.  I decided to try […]

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Dinner, East Village

Han Dynasty

October 29, 2013by Gena W. Leave a comment

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 […]

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Dinner, East Village

Bourgeois Pig

September 26, 2013by Gena W. Leave a comment

Gothic meets French in this dimly lit East Village restaurant.  Chandeliers and candles provide the source of light, illuminating the red and black walls.  Low, throne style chairs fill the […]

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Dinner, East Village

Booker and Dax

September 18, 2013by Gena W. 1 Comment

What do you get when you combine liquid nitrogen cocktails and Momofuku pork buns?  One of the best cocktail bars in the city.  At a first glance, the snack menu […]

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Drinks, East Village

Alder

July 9, 2013by Gena W. Leave a comment

Wylie Dufresne revolutionized the culinary scene at his up-scale restaurant WD~50 on the Lower East Side. His utilization of molecular gastronomy has perplexed diner’s expectations of where something is supposed to be. […]

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Dinner, East Village

Desnuda

June 15, 2013by Gena W. Leave a comment

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 […]

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Dinner, Drinks, East Village

Empellon Cocina

May 24, 2013by Gena W. Leave a comment

This is not your average Mexican Taco joint.  In fact, Empellon Cocina completely transforms and contradicts any preconceived notions about traditional Mexican fare.  With spectacular high end ingredients like Sea […]

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Dinner, East Village

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