As 2012 approaches us, Chekmark Eats reflects on 11 of the best dishes of 2011 and looks forward to hundreds of amazing new restaurants for us to try and salivate over in the New Year. Cheers and Bon Appétit! Parm Chicken Parm Fatty ‘Cue Broiled Sardines Fedora Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich/ Coolhaus Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (below) Rubirosa Meatballs Eat Here … Continue reading »
The Vinatta Project. Location: Meatpacking. Gansevoort & Washington. Scene: Trendy and Easy Going. Food: Risotto Balls. Croque Sandwich Bar. Crispy Artichokes. Parmesan Truffle Fries. Teriyaki Salmon Skewer. Chek Recs: Sweet and Sour Popcorn Shrimp (1st pic) Cauliflower Gratin (2nd pic) Eggplant Mini Slider The Vinatta Project which just opened in the old Florent space is the exact type … Continue reading »
Benjy’s. Location: Upper Washington or Rice Village. Scene: Casual Fine Dining. Comfortable. Greenery. Food: Crunchy Chicken. Crab Cakes. Salt + Pepper Calamari. Mushroom Pizza. Burger. Chek Recs: Potato Dumplings: Texas Wilde Boar. Thyme au Jus Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs: Jalapeño-Potato Cream + Warm Brussels Sprout Salad Fried Brussels Sprouts (above) Mom’s Chocolate Cake with Amy’s … Continue reading »
MERRY CHRISTMAKAH!!! Jacques Torres Chocolate. Location: Chelsea Market, Upper West Side, Dumbo. Treats: Truffles. Chocolate. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Hot Chocolate. Chek Recs: Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Peppermint Chocolate Gingerbread Man (above *seasonal) Jacques Torres is one of New York City’s most famous chocolatiers. The chocolate chip cookies are loaded with fine chocolate morsels that melt … Continue reading »
Hecho en Dumbo. Location: East Village. Great Jones St. and Bowery. Scene: Industrial. Open. Food: Mexican. Chek Recs: Guacamole made to order served with homemade Corn Tortilla Chips (1st pic) Huevos Divorciados: “Divorced” Huevos Rancheros, one with Chile Serrano Salsa Verde and one with Red Salsa Ranchero on top of housemade Yellow Corn Tortilllas with Black Bean … Continue reading »
Zutto Japanese American Pub. Location: Tribeca. Hudson St. and Harrison. Scene: Comfortable. Care-Free. Food: Panko Fried Eel Roll. Silken Tofu Salad. Seafood Ramen. “Steak Frites.” Portobello Hirata Bun (1st pic). Chek Recs: Ebi Mayo: Fried Shrimp, Yuzu Mayo (2nd pic) Hirata Bun: Short Ribs, Spicy Fermented Cabbage, Tobanjan Mayo Sous Vide Chicken Sweet Potato Tots (3rd pic) … Continue reading »
Whitehall Bar + Kitchen. Location: 8th St. and Greenwich Ave. Scene: Modern. Hip. Food: Oysters. Pan Roasted Squid with Spicy Pork Sausage and Potatoes (3rd pic). Sea Bream. Root Vegetable and Curried Lentil Stew. Chek Recs: Pressed Duck Terrine, Crackling Frisee, Homemade Mustard (2nd pic) Roasted Chicken Breast, Goats Cheese Butter, Celeriac Puree, Celery Hearts, Tarragon … Continue reading »
Five Points. Location: Great Jones St. and Bowery. Scene: Locals. Wood. Casual. Food: Churros with Mexican Hot Chocolate. Baked Egg Whites. Shredded Apple and Rolled Oat Pancakes. Chek Recs: Roasted Tomato & Eggs: Locally Milled Polenta, Di Palo’s Fresh Ricotta Cheese (above). Buttermilk Biscuit (above). Five Points completes the final spot in Chef Marc Meyer’s trifecta … Continue reading »
Parm. Location: Nolita. Mulberry and Prince St. Scene: All Ages. Diner. Counter. Food: Mozzarella Balls. Pizza Knots. Eggplant Parm. Baked Ziti. Eggplant Parm (1st pic) Calamari (2nd pic) Chicken Parm Platter with Salad (3rd pic) House Roasted Turkey Roll Sandwich (4th pic) Meatball Parm Platter with Baked Ziti (pic below) It’s no surprise that the Torrisi guys, … Continue reading »
Jane’s Sweet Buns. Location: East Village. St Marks and 1st Ave. Scene: Colorful. Bright. Food: Alcohol-infused Buns. Old Fashioned Bourbon Pecan Sticky Bun. Cranberry Buttercream Frosted Bun. Pumpkin Bun: Roasted Banana Cream Cheese Frosting (above). Jane’s Sweet Buns offers fluffy pastries inspired by cocktails. Yep, booze infused buns! Jane Danger, a cute redheaded bar tender … Continue reading »
