Doughboy Bake Shop. Location: West Village. Charles St. and Hudson. Baked Goods: Cupcakes. Cookies. Crumb Cake. Pie. Coffee. Chek Recs: Brownies Peanut Butter Pound Cake Doughboy Bake Shop is one of the newest bakeries to hit the streets this fall. Its name and decor are military-themed displaying medals, old photos of soldiers and cast-iron army … Continue reading »
Philip Marie. Location: West Village. 11th St. and Hudson. Scene: Plain. Rowdy. Busy Brunch. Food: Crab Cake Benedict. Caesar Salad. Langoustine Burrito. Chocolate French Toast. Chek Recs: Grilled Chicken and Brie Sandwich with Pesto and Waffle Fries Chocolate Chip Pancakes Philip Marie serves traditional and appealing brunch fare including the best waffle fries and chicken … Continue reading »
Le Verdure. Location: Eataly. Flatiron. 23rd St. and 5th Ave. Scene: Tourists. Locals. Casual. Food: Vegetarian/Vegan. Risotto with Butternut Squash. Fritto Misto. Raw Vegetable Salad. Gnocchi. Chek Recs: Verdure Alla Piastra: A selection of Warm Vegetables and Farro Salad in a Nebbiolo Vinaigrette. Bruschetta of the Day: Charred Brussels Sprouts, Chili Flakes, Lemon, Parmesan (above). … Continue reading »
Molly’s Cupcakes. Location: West Village. Bleecker and 6th Ave. Scene: Kid-Friendly. Modern. Seating Food: Cupcakes: Cookies-n-Cream, Reese’s, Peach Cobbler. Cookies. Truffles. Rice Krispie Treats. Coffee. Chek Recs: Cookie Monster Cupcake (above). Cake Batter Cupcake (above). Chocolate Chip Cookie “WOAH!” is what you’ll shriek when legit birthday cake batter oozes into your mouth after biting into … Continue reading »
Tipsy Parson. Location: Chelsea. 20th St. and 9th Ave. Scene: Bright. Pop Music. Food: Lemon-Cornmeal Pancakes. Migas. BBQ Pulled Pork Spoonbread. Cheddar Cornbread. Chek Recs: Farm Stand Poached Eggs: Grape Tomatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Peas, Breadcrumbs, Arugula, Toast (above). Sweet Biscuit The scattered book wall paper and fake books behind the bar mixed with vintage whiskey bottles … Continue reading »
Vandaag. Location: East Village. 6th St. and 2nd Ave. Scene: Open. Euro. Bar Scene. Food: Scandinavian. Kale Salad. Mushroom Farro. Burger. Hen for Two. Gin Cocktails. Chek Recs: Cauliflower: Three Colored Cauliflowers over Cauliflower Puree, Toast (above) Waterzooi: Mussels, Shrimp, Garlic Smoked Bread (above). Salt-N-Pepa: Fresno Chile Pepper infused Akvavit, Blanco Tequila, Lime, Agave Nectar, Fennel … Continue reading »
The Fat Radish. Location: Lower East Side. Orchard & Canal St. Scene: Exposed White Brick. Young. Fashionable Crowd. Dim Lighting. Food: Veggies. Colorado Lamb Loin. Montauk Diver Scallops, Golden Beet & Sweet Potato Mash, Chinese Broccoli (above).Kale. Brussels Sprouts. Chek Recs: Grilled Cheese & Pickles. Heirloom Carrots, Crispy Kale, Hijiki Seaweed. Celery Root Pot Pie: Black Garlic,Gruyere … Continue reading »
Levain Bakery. Location: Upper West Side. 74th St. and Amsterdam. Scene: Tiny Bakery. Food: Cookies. Cinnamon Buns. Brioche. Bread. Chek Recs: Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie (above). Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie (above) I am confident and excited to announce that Levain Bakery is my absolute FAVORITE place in New York or really the entire world. … Continue reading »
Locanda Verde. Location: TriBeCa. Greenwich St. and North Moore. Scene: Warm. Energetic. Bustling. Food: Italian. Blue Crab Crostini. Pumpkin Agnolotti with Brown Butter. Orecchiette with Sausage. Fenel-Glazed Duck. Chek Recs: Lamb Meatball Sliders with Caprino and Cucumber (above). Sheep’s Milk Ricotta with Sea Salt and Herbs (above). My Grandmother’s Ravioli Pear Cranberry Crisp with Vanilla Bourbon … Continue reading »
David Burke Kitchen. Location: SoHo. The James Hotel. Grand and Thompson St. Scene: Spacious. Classic Rustic. Young Professionals. Food: Can ‘O Frittata, Cinnamon-Raisin Stuffed French Toast, Pretzel Crab Cake Benedict. Chek Recs: Organic Egg Lobster Scramble with Vegetables (above). Very Berry Pancakes: Raspberry, Blueberry Strawberry (above). David Burke Kitchen, located below street level, is decorated like a trendy … Continue reading »
