HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Eleni’s. Location: Chelsea Market. 16th Street and 9th Ave. Food: Cupcakes. Iced Cookies. Conversation Cookies. Brownies. Cupcakes. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chek Recs: Hand-Iced Sugar Cookies Butterscotch Cookies Red Velvet Cupcake Eleni’s is a cute little cookie and cupcake shop located in Chelsea Market. Surprisingly, my favorite is the Butterscotch Cookie. While it’s not gooey … Continue reading »
Cafe Cluny. Location: West Village. West 4th and West 12th. Scene: Classy. Homey. Food: Made to Order Granola. Grapefruit Brulee. Short Rib Hash. Grilled Tuna Burger. Chek Recs: Brioche French Toast: Fresh Berries & Vermont Maple Syrup (above). Breakfast Club Sandwich: Fried Egg, Bacon, Tomato, Avocado & Spicy Mayo (above). Cafe Cluny is a quaint little corner … Continue reading »
Ellabess. Location: NoLita. Nolitan Hotel. Elizabeth St. and Kenmare. Scene: Small. Simple. Food:Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cherries & Smoked Hazelnut. Lentil Hummus. Cod. Roasted Lamb Loin. Charred Octopus. Shrimp alla Plancha. Brussel Sprout Leaves, Chili, Capers, Pancetta Pepato (above). Delicata Squash: Maitake Mushrooms, Duck Egg, Bacon, Red Onion, Basil (above). Epicurean Management, the guys behind the mouthwatering Italian empire L’Artusi, … Continue reading »
Empellón. Location: West Village. West 4th and West 10th. Scene: Lively. Fun. Young. Food: Mexican. Red and Green Chorizo Queso Fundido. Chicken with Black Kale and Salsa Verde Taco. Tequila. Shrimp Ceviche with Passion Fruit and Mustard Scallops with Cauliflower, Capers and Spicy Raisin Puree Tacos (2nd pic) Smoked Plaintains with Crema Sopes (3rd pic) Refried … Continue reading »
The Breslin. Location: Flatiron. Ace Hotel. 29th and Broadway. Scene: Wooden Bar Tables. Open Kitchen. Magical Lighting.Food: Boiled Peanuts Fried in Pork Fat. Arctic Char. Black Bass. Pig’s Foot. Chek Recs: Chargrilled Lamb Burger with Feta, Cumin Mayo, & Thrice Cooked Chips (above). Seafood Sausage with Beurre Blanc & Chives Seasonal Frittata with Ricotta Cheese (for … Continue reading »
Good Restaurant. Location: West Village. 12th St. and Greenwich Ave. Scene: Couples. Young. Carefree. Food: Migas. Breakfast Burrito. Pear Pecan Crumbcake. Banana Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast. Basil & Goat Cheese Egg Scramble: Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, Pesto over Sourdough (above). Roasted Red Pepper, Leek and Chedder Omelet Warm Buttermilk Biscuits PassionFruit Mimosa: Champagne, Fresh Orange Juice & Passionfruit Puree … Continue reading »
Angelica’s Kitchen. Location: East Village. 12th St. and 2nd ave. Scene: Earthy. Students. Quick. Food: Vegan. Organic. Miso Soup. Vegetable Sandwich. Kale Salad. Three Bean Chili. Japanese Noodles. Chek Recs: Southern Style Cornbread (above). Dragon Bowl: Rice, Beans, Tofu, Sea Vegetables, Steamed Vegetables + Choice of Dressing (above). Angelica’s Kitchen is definitely the quirkiest restaurant I’ve ever … Continue reading »
Union Square Cafe. Location: Union Square. 16th St. & 5th ave. Scene: Classy. Large Dining Room. Older Crowd. Food: “American Cuisine with an Italian Soul.” Vegetable Frittata & Prosciutto Sandwich. House-Cured Gravlax and Bagel. Zucchini & Eggplant Parmigiano: Sunny Side Up Egg. Buffalo Mozzarella (above) Brioche French Toast: Warm Apple Compote (above). Did you hear the good news?… Danny Meyer’s first restaurant, … Continue reading »
Fatty ‘Cue. Location. West Village. Carmine and Bleecker. Scene: Uplifting. Intimate. Food: Asian Fusion BBQ. Broiled Sardines. Heritage Pork Ribs. Isaan-Style Duck Laab. 1/2 Pound Deep-Fried Bacon. Chek Recs: Smoked Brandt Beef Briskit: Clothbound Cheddar, Chilies, Shiso Salad, Soft Rolls (1st pic). Smoked Lamb Shoulder: Housemade Pita, Spiced Goat Yogurt (2nd pic). Buttermilk Pappardelle: Smoked Goat Ragu, … Continue reading »
The Purple Pig. Location: North Michigan Ave. and West Illinois St. Scene: Casual. Wine Bar. High-Top Communal Tables. Food: Cheese. Swine. Wine. Chek Recs: Calamari: Fregola, Radishes, Cucumbers, Pistachios (1st pic). Octopus: Green Beans, Fingerling Potatoes, Salsa Verde (2nd pic). Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes (3rd pic). Sicilian Iris: Ricotta and Chocolate Sauce Filled Fried … Continue reading »
