Crumbs Bakeshop. Location: Over 20 locations: Uptown. Midtown. Murray Hill. West Village. Union Square. Wall Street. Baked Goods: Cupcakes. Cakes. Bars. Cookies. Muffins. Coffee. Chek Recs: The Good Guy Cupcake: Vanilla Cake, Rainbow Sprinkles baked in with Vanilla Butter Cream frosting topped with Vanilla Cream Cheese frosting, Sprinkles and White Chocolate drizzle. Cookie Dough Cupcake: Vanilla … Continue reading »
Tertulia. Location: West Village. West 4th St. & 6th ave. Scene: Crowded Bar. Older Spaniards. Younger Americans. Food: Spanish Tapas & Wines. Tortilla. Heirloom Tomatoes, Melon, Cucumbers, Cheese. Chek Recs: Tosta Buey De Mar: Crab, Sungold Tomato, Avocado, Pickled Peppers, Herbs. Mejillones Bravos A La Sidra: Spicy Mussels, Bacon, Guidilla Pepper, Sidra de Asturias (above). … Continue reading »
Piccolo Cafe. Location: Midtown West. 40th & 8th Ave. Scene: Counter Service. Food: Breakfast Sandwiches (served all day). Salads. Panini’s. Lasagna. Gnocchi. Chek Recs: Lobster Panini: Lobster. Shallots. Basil. Cherry Tomatoes. Light Mayo. Mescaline Greens. Flat Bread (above). Ya know, finding a quick lunch spot that’s not a deli or chain in Midtown is quite the challenge. Luckily, … Continue reading »
Pastis. Location: Meatpacking. Little West 12th. 9th Ave. Scene: European. Mirrors. Fashionistas. Food: French. Steak & Eggs. Grilled Chicken Paillard. Eggs Benedict (above). Chek Recs: Omelette aux Fines Herbs with French Fries. Brioche French Toast. Fresh Fruit. Maple Syrup. Pastis is part of Keith McNally‘s brilliant empire. His enchanting restaurants stretch all over Manhattan. Each has … Continue reading »
Cuba. Location: West Village. Thompson St. & Bleecker. Scene: Live Music. Dark. Loud. Food: Ceviche. Plantains. Shrimp Enchiladas. Chek Recs: Ceviche Mixtoa: Shrimp. Calamari.Scallops. Lime Juice. Cilantro. Red Onion. Avocado. Chicken Breast: Sweet Plantain. Mozzarella. Mushrooms. Zucchini. White Wine Sauce. Mojito You have one option at Cuba…to join the party! With a cigar roller (pictured above) … Continue reading »
August. Location: West Village. Bleecker & Charles St. Scene: Back Garden. Comfy. Food: Asparagus and Ramp Frittata. Braised Pork Belly with Scrambled Eggs. Corn Bread Pudding with Blueberry Gelato. Chek Recs: Toad in a Hole: Brioche. Lox. Poached Eggs (above). Challah Bread French Toast: Strawberry Compote. Maple Syrup. Toasted Almonds. When you walk into August, the combination … Continue reading »
Gemma. Location: Bowery. 3rd & Bowery. Scene: Chandeliers. Candlesticks.Trendy. Food: Italian. Pappardelle with Oxtail Ragu. Pizza: Burrata Cheese, Tomatoes, Olives. Chek Recs: Melanzane al Forno: Roasted Eggplant with Ricotta di Bufala, Parmigiano, Tomato Sauce (above). Crostini: Buffalo Ricotta and Pesto The very charming Gemma is located in the popular boutique The Bowery Hotel and filled with locals and guests … Continue reading »
Eat Here Now Now Eat Here. Location: West Village: 12 St. & Hudson on Weekends. Chelsea: 16th St. & 10th Ave. M-F. Food: Taco & Burrito Truck. Steak. Shrimp. Chicken. Shrimp. Fish. Eggs (all day). Chek Recs: Breakfast Burrito: Eggs. Onions. Bell Peppers. Cheese. Mild Hot Sauce. “Other Stuff.” $5 (1st pic) Fish Burrito: Grilled … Continue reading »
15 East. Location: Union Square. 15th St. & 5th Ave. Scene: Calm. Drab. Sushi Bar. Food: Upscale Sushi. Japanese Sea Scallops. Duck Soba. Omakase. Sea Eel. Chek Recs: Taj Sashimi (Japanese Snapper) Tuna Roll (above) 15 East is a place I’ve had on my list since I’d been told it serves fish as fresh as the … Continue reading »
Penelope. Location: Murray Hill. 30th St. & Lexington Ave. Scene: Cutesy. Benches. Light Blue. Food: Nutella French Toast. Farmer’s Market Omelette. Spinach Pie. Peanut Butter Blonde with Heath Bar Crunch. Chek Recs: For Brunch: Penny Egg Sandwich: Croissant. Scrambled Eggs. American White Cheese. Pesto. (above) For Dinner: Arugula with Warm Chicken Meatballs Salad: Lemon-Pesto Vinaigrette. Pecorino … Continue reading »
