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Sushi of Gari in Tribeca

Posted on June 16, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Sushi of Gari. Location: Tribeca. West Broadway and Duane St. Scene: Sushi Bar. Pure. Simple. Food: Sushi. Omakase. Chek Recs: Omakase. Favorite pieces include: Toro (1st pic) BBQ Toro Salmon Sashimi (2nd pic) King Crab Tuna with Tofu Sauce (3rd pic) Mackerel (4th pic) Oyster Sushi (5th pic) Fluke with Poached Egg (7th pic) Sushi … Continue reading »

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Bakery/Sweets / Big Groups Welcome / Date Me / NoHo / U Fancy Huh?

Lafayette

Posted on June 12, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 3 Comments

Lafayette. Location: NoHo. Great Jones St. and Lafayette. Scene: Glamorous. Comforting. Gorgeous. Food: French. Duck Mousse Tartine. Roasted Beet Root. Octopus. Spaghetti with Rare Tuna. Mushroom Risotto. Black Sea Bass. Chek Recs: La Riviera with sweet peppers & French breakfast radishes (1st pic) Baked Oysters “Sargent” with Seaweed (2nd pic) Scallops a la Plancha, Spring … Continue reading »

Events / Getaways

Franklin Barbecue Pop-Up at Hill Country BBQ

Posted on June 9, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 3 Comments

BBQ is all over the place. It’s summertime and everyone wants some good, juicy meat! Texas Monthly magazine just came out with its issue on top 50 BBQ places in Texas which is only written every 5 years. The new BBQ editor Daniel Vaughn named Franklin Barbecue in Austin the number one BBQ joint, and … Continue reading »

Big Groups Welcome / Date Me / Favorites / Meatpacking / U Fancy Huh?

Scarpetta

Posted on June 3, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 3 Comments

Scarpetta. Location: Meatpacking. 14th and 9th Ave. Scene: Gorgeous. Fine. Great Lighting. Food: Italian. Raw Yellowtail. Fritto Misto. Short Rib & Bone Marrow Agnolotti. Ricotta Raviolini. Branzino. Halibut. Chek Recs: Braised Octopus: Ceci Beans, Olives, Pancetta & Paprika Vinaigrette (1st pic) Braised Short Ribs of Beef: Vegetable & Farro Risotto (2nd pic) Creamy Polenta: Fricassee of … Continue reading »

Affordable / Chelsea / Flatiron / Quick

Tres Carnes

Posted on June 2, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Tres Carnes. Location: Flatiron/Chelsea. 23rd St. and 6th Ave. Scene: Counter Service. Graffiti. Wood. Food: Texas Smoked Mexican. Tacos. Burritos. Brisket. Squash. Bowls. Brisket Burnt Ends Chili. Salsa and Chips. Chek Recs: Smoked Brisket (1st, 2nd, 4th pic) Chicken Adobo (3rd pic) Street-Cart Esquites: Corn with Smoky Lime Mayo, Cilantro, Cotija, Crema Roasted Chipotle Squash … Continue reading »

Affordable / Big Groups Welcome / Date Me / Last Minute Res / Lower East Side

Macondo

Posted on May 30, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Macondo. Location: Lower East Side. Houston and Rivington. Scene: Dark. Upbeat. Greenery. Food: Latin. Ceviches. Grilled Octopus. Hanger Skirt Steak. Arepas. Tacos. Empanadas. Chorizo. Yuca Fries. Chek Recs: Calamares Crujientes: Crispy Calamari in a Rocoto Pepper-Honey Aioli (1st pic) Arroz Con Pollo: Bomba Rice Infused with Rubia Modelo Beer, Sauteed Chicken, Cilntro, Tomato, Chorizo, Mushrooms, Smoked … Continue reading »

Big Groups Welcome / Date Me / Favorites / Nolita

Uncle Boons

Posted on May 28, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 1 Comment

Uncle Boons. Location: Nolita. Spring and Elizabeth. Scene: Cool. Simple. Food: Authentic Thai. Shared Plates. Grilled Head on Prawns. Roasted Oysters. Betel Leaf Wrap. Seared Chicken Liver. Crispy Skate. Beef Cheeks. Sticky Rice. Chek Recs: Yum Kai Hua Pli: Spicy Roasted Chicken & Banana Blossom Salad with Crushed Cashew, Crispy Shallot & Coconut Milk Dressing (1st … Continue reading »

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