When all major New York City foodies anticipate the opening of another hot spot, the bar is set unbelievably high. Food must be perfect, service impeccable, atmosphere trendy and inviting. Perhaps no other 2014 opening has gotten as much hype as All’onda, a Venetian inspired restaurant in Union Square. Known for phenomenal pasta, utilization of high quality ingredients and surprisingly reasonable pricing, this place has … Continue reading All’onda
A newcomer to Union Square, an area bustling with college and post-graduate students hungry for a quick bite at an affordable price, La Maison Du Croque Monsieur fits right in with the crowd. While the name seems overly French and slightly complicated for some to pronounce, the menu quickly puts to rest any fears of foreign ingredients and scary combinations. The name of the shop … Continue reading La Maison Du Croque Monsieur
My love affair with mussels began at a young age. It has continued to flourish as I’ve grown, solidifying the fact that there are very few things better then a steaming bowl of mussels and crispy fries on the side. I had heard about Flex Mussels during the summer, and had been looking for any opportunity to go. Finally, six months later, the reservation was … Continue reading Flex Mussels
Located next to the NYU campus on University Place, Tortaria embodies everything we love abut a college restaurant. A simple, seemingly hole-in-the-wall spot that serves up chronic, locally sourced Mexican food without the glitz and glam or fast food extremities of the New York City food scene. They know their product is awesome, and stick to it. While Tortaria clearly attracts a college crowd, there’s … Continue reading Tortaria
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