Two self-proclaimed Egg addicts turned their obsession into profit, transforming a small Nolita space into a restaurant dedicated to their favorite food. The incredible, edible and extremely versatile egg is showcased in a variety of dishes at Egg Shop. The adorable restaurant fills the space with rustic furniture and egg inspired-decor. Little egg shells filled with flowers, and egg shaped salt and pepper shakers. And for some … Continue reading Egg Shop
Classical French bistro finds a home in the least classical of places. Located right across the street from a giant Whole Foods and the ever-changing Bowery Street mural, well dressed businessmen seek refuge inside Cherche Midi’s 80-seat restaurant. The exterior of the newest spot by restaurateur Keith McNally blends more into the landscape of Nolita with a white washed brick and wood paneled front, with classic lettering. However, the … Continue reading Cherche Midi
I walked past Estela at least three times, staring at my Google maps on my iphone trying to deceiver where this much hyped about, trendy restaurant could possibly be located on Houston between Mott and Mulberry. I had to be in the right place, right? The neon lights of dive bars were deceiving, as I began to question if the internet hadn’t informed me about … Continue reading Estela
My youngest sister is spending the summer in Barcelona, Spain, enjoying lots of lavish meals full of paella, potatoes and of course, sangria. To say I was jealous about Amanda’s culinary adventurous is an understatement. I absolutely loved my time in Spain a few years ago, developing a serious appreciation for seafood paella and an undeniable weakness for patatas bravas. The one place I actually … Continue reading Socarrat Paella Bar
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
Delicious, trendy and reasonably priced are three descriptions that hardly find its way into the same sentence. Tartinery in Nolita embodies all three, creating interesting interpretations on favorite flavor combinations in a gorgeous setting, perfect for a night out with friends or a date night. I hustled down Mulberry Street after work at 9:15pm to meet my friends who had all gotten off at a … Continue reading Tartinery
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