Blue Ribbon Bakery. Location: West Village. Bedford & Downing. Scene: Warm. Exposed Brick. Food: Homemade Breads. Poached Eggs. Smoked Salmon. Chek Recs: French Toast: Challah Deluxe with Fresh Berries and Vermont Maple Syrup Butter (above) *FYI adding the berries is a bit of a splurge +$4.00 but it was worth it Poached Eggs: Options include- Shrimp … Continue reading »
The Lot. Location: Chelsea. Under The High Line. 30th St. & 10th Ave. Scene: Outdoor. Social. Casual. Long Wooden Tables. Food: Assorted Food Trucks. Wine ($9) & Beer ($7) on Tap. Chek Recs: Fresh Korean BBQ Beef Kimchi Bowl: Pico De Gallo, Lettuce, Spicy Pickle, Multigrain Rice, Green Onion (above) Coolhaus ice cream sandwiches (see past review here) … Continue reading »
Giano. Location: East Village. 7th St. and 1st Ave. Scene: Dim Lighting. Outdoor Back Garden. Food: Rustic and Modern Italian. Chek Recs: Panino di Caprese: Basil Steamed Bun, Bufala Mozzarella Gelato, Kumato Tomato Carpacio, Fleur de Sel. (above) Lettuga Mela e Caprino: Lettuce. Granny Smith Apples. Goat Cheese,Walnuts, Red Wine. Gnocchi Con Taleggio e Pere: Homemade … Continue reading »
Garage. Location: West Village. Grove St. & 7th Ave. South. Scene: Casual. Outdoor Seating. Live Jazz. Food: Vanilla Bean French Toast. Eggs. Sandwiches. Chek Recs: Smoked Nova Scotia Salmon Scrambled Eggs: Eggs. Smoked Salmon. Scallions. Cream Cheese (above). Caprese Omelet: Diced Beefsteak Tomatoes. Basil. Grated Mozzarella. Chek! Garage is so easy. No need to make reservations … Continue reading »
Cafe Angelique. Location: West Village. Bleecker & Grove St. Scene: Typical Coffee Shop. Food: Pastries. Soups. Sandwiches. Chek Recs: 1. Fresh Frozen Mint Lemonade (seen above) On a hot day like today’s 104 degree heat wave in the city, nothing can cool you down better than this fresh, frozen, mint flavored lemonade. $2.75 for about a … Continue reading »
Spasso. Location: West Village. Hudson and Perry St. Scene: Marbled Bar. Cozy. Wooden. Food: Contemporary Italian. Crudo. Formaggi. Hand-Rolled Pastas. Seafood. Steak. Chek Recs: Amberjack Crudo: Chilled Tomato Puree. Cucumber. Pickled Chili. (1st pic) Ricotta Strascinari: Braised Duck Leg. Smoke Scamoraza. (2nd pic) Fried Cauliflower Caponata ( 3rd pic fyi not deep fried) Pan-Seared Halibut: Artichoke … Continue reading »
The National. Location: Midtown East. 50th St. & Lexington. Scene: Elegant Dining Room. Business Casual. Natural Lighting. Food: Salads. Portabella Sandwich on Foccacia. Fish. Beef. Pork. Chek Recs: Shrimp Salad (above) *perk/surprise BIG shrimp portion…they do not skimp you Hand Cut Fries with Smoked Paprika The National is on the ground floor of The Benjamin … Continue reading »
Northern Spy Food Co. Location: East Village. East 12th St. and Ave. A. Scene: Wooden Picnic Tables (made from old bowling alley lanes). Blue Benches. Low-Key. Food: Local Farms. Sustainable. Polenta & Eggs. Chicken & Egg Sandwich with Crispy Thigh, Poached Egg, Chimichurri Sauce. Chek Recs: Buttermilk Biscuits with Apple Butter (above) Kale Salad: Shelburne Cheddar. … Continue reading »
Coolhaus. Location: Traveling Food Truck. Scene: Kids. Couples. Families. EVERYONE. Food: Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches -made to order. Chek Recs: Double Chocolate Fudge + Chocolate Chip Cookie + Orange Chocolate Cointreau ice cream = Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (above) Hallelujah! This LA original food truck is the most crave-able summer, gourmet treat. What could … Continue reading »
Tortilla Flats. Location: West Village. West 12th and Washington St. Scene: Party-Rockin. Pitchers of Margaritas. Loud. Food: Tex Mex. Chips. Fajitas. Sangria. Tequila. Chek Recs: Nachos (1st pic) Chili Con Queso – closest thing to Tex Mex queso in NYC…GO for it! (2nd pic) New Mexican Short Stack: Blue Corn Tortillas. Layers include: Black Beans. Jack … Continue reading »
