I can still hear the crackling sound of the crunchy duck skin as I took a bite of my delicate Peking Duck wrapped in thin, homemade pancakes. Located underneath Red Farm‘s West Village location, Decoy acts as an hidden Peking duck lair. Only 24 whole ducks are served each evenings, and reservations are essential to get inside. In order to enjoy the signature dish of Peking … Continue reading Decoy
Niche restaurants seem to be all the rage right now. Well-respected chefs find one particular product, and then completely change and manipulate any preconceived notions you might have had. At the Clam, seafood is the ultimate name of the game. While beautiful oysters, crabs and scallops find their way onto the menu, as well, the entire middle section of the relatively small menu is dedicated … Continue reading The Clam
Long before the Mario Batali’s Eataly empire conquered New York City, he opened a small two-story restaurant in the West Village, right off Washington Square Park. 15 years later, the crowds still gather any day of the week, any time at night for a chance to indulge in some of the finest pasta and Italian dishes the city has to offer. Months ago, Amber put … Continue reading Babbo
Tucked away on Hudson Street, Piora acts like a secret garden of sorts. I’m not just referring to the beautiful landscaping tucked away behind a glass window in the back area of intimate restaurant. Whimsical dishes and a well-known chef, plus a recent two-star review by Pete Wells should pack the house, yet this West Village newbie seems relatively unknown to most. While a reservation … Continue reading Piora
The hottest implant from Boston quickly gained serious praise, celebrity sightings and attractive crowds. Snagging a reservation at Toro requires advanced planning and flexibility with time, since this West Village tapas bar has been generating buzz since opening day. Fans of the Boston location complain about the significantly higher prices in New York, which owners blame on rent. The tapas are equally delicious and innovative, … Continue reading Toro
Picture This: fashion forecasting coordinator and political nerd out for brunch, standing at the bar waiting for their table to be set up. Michael Kors whizzes past wearing dark sunglasses, a black jacket and light jeans, snagging our table and forcing us to wait a few minutes longer. Just as we begin to make our way towards the host stand to inquire about our now … Continue reading Cafe Cluny
New Yorkers love their lobster rolls. Summer is all about taking trips out to the Hamptons for the island’s best with Montauk regulars fighting over Lunch or Cyril’s as the best in the East. In Manhattan, the fight continues for those who need their fix during the weekdays. I have raved about Pearl Oyster Bar in the West Village serving the best lobster roll in … Continue reading Mary’s Fish Camp
The ultimate burger resides in a dark Tavern in the West Village, guarded by a big bouncer with a clipboard. Minetta Tavern is the odd man out on McDougal Street, which is lined with head shops, tattoo parlors, late night food joints and cheap, NYU bars. It’s the dark wood storefront makes the restaurant mysterious and confusing, but the foodies in the know waltz inside, … Continue reading Minetta Tavern
All foodies have been buzzing about LA hot spot, Umami Burger’s first location in New York City. After a successful East Coast premiere at The Great Googa Mooga, New Yorkers were ready for the Greenwich Village location to open. On Monday, July 28th, Umami Burger opened to long line and a hungry, anxious clientele. I found myself wandering the Village with my sister, Amanda, on … Continue reading Umami Burger
Family culture and food play a key role in defining an individual’s culinary background. Luckily for us New Yorkers, Harold Dieterle, owner of the popular restaurants Kin Shop and Perilla, finally went back to his roots. His new West Village restaurant, The Marrow, brings German and Italian food together, splitting the menu to represent both of Dieterle’s heritages. Famiglia Chiarelli boasts Italian dishes with homemade … Continue reading The Marrow (CLOSED)
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