Most consider The Dutch’s menu to be American Nouveau, but the meal I had for lunch Restaurant Week transcended the globe. And to be perfect frank, I didn’t mind. Everything was so clean, fresh and flavorful that you begin to think its natural for Chile Cornbread to pair with Yuzu. The Dutch is a Soho exception. The tourists generally stay away, and foodies in suits … Continue reading The Dutch
The Palm is a classic New York institution, serving delicious steaks and seafood since the 1920s. Its continued success led the restaurant to rapidly expand, with three locations in Manhattan and even more throughout the United States. Even with it’s growing success and chain of successful locations, The Palm is still family owned and operated sticking to a tradition of high quality food and excellent … Continue reading The Palm
Famed chef Daniel Boulud controls the New York culinary scene. Every restaurant he’s opened receives famed reviews and has continually transformed a variety of cuisines. While these restaurants aren’t on the same pricing level as the World-Class Daniel, they are still on the relatively expensive side. Cue Restaurant Week. Lunch deals tend to be the best bang for your buck if you are able to … Continue reading Boulud Sud
When my Dad comes into the city for dinner, I feel added pressure to impress. He is not the type of individual to be woo-ed with over-priced flashy meals, but rather loves hole-in-the wall restaurants just as much as an elaborate prix-fix meal at Gramercy Tavern. If the food is great, he’s impressed. If it’s not, I’ll know. During Restaurant Week in the city, I … Continue reading EN Japanese Brasserie
Restaurant week drew me to Kin Shop’s doors, but the a la carte menu is why I stayed and would easily come back. This Thai Restaurant, owned by Top Chef Season 1 winner, Harold Dieterle, draws a hip, young crowd. It’s very appropriately located on the outskirts of the West Village with their whimsical and playful menu that combines spices and simple ingredients. The simple … Continue reading Kin Shop
Hidden behind the NYU Hospital in nameless Manhattan is a culinary gem and dining experience that should be discovered by all. Riverpark by Tom Colicchio (owner of Craft and Colicchio & Sons Restaurants and more importantly, head judge of Top Chef) combines the farm to table experience in a way that makes all others fall short. The reason, I assume, for the off the beaten … Continue reading Riverpark
For a few select weeks in the end of July, the unaffordable becomes reasonable. NYC Restaurant Week has officially begun. Some of the city’s best create a lunch and/or dinner Prix Fix menu, opening their doors to savvy foodies from far and wide. I am a subscriber to Zagat’s daily emails and was thrilled when receiving their list of 12 Best for Restaurant Week. I … Continue reading Taboon
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