Lowcountry. Location: West Village. West 10th and 6th Ave. Scene: Old Records. Cool Colors. Young. Food: Southern. Fried Chicken Biscuit. (2nd photo). Carolina Shrimp and Grits (3rd photo). BBQ Ribs. Butterscotch Baked Beans. Hush Puppies (photo below). Chek Recs: Fried Pickles with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce (1st photo) Anson Mills Cheddar Grits John Daly Cocktail: Sweet Tea … Continue reading »
Saxon + Parole. Location: Bowery and Bleecker. Scene: Food: Seafood Tower. Grilled Meats. Pork Chop. Steaks. Whole Roasted Branzino. Chicken Liver Mousse Pot. Chek Recs: Hand-Cut Salmon Tartare: Fried Capers, Roasted Peppers, Soft-Boiled Quail Egg (above) Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Chili-Caramel (above) Saxon + Parole (the old Double Crown) which just underwent renovations whipping out a … Continue reading »
Tortaria. Location: University Place and 12th St. Scene: Comfortable. Spiffy. Food: Mexican. Tortas. Taquitos. Chek Recs: Milanese de Pollo: Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlet, Spicy Black Beans, Melted Oaxaca Cheese, Avocado, Picked Red Onion and Jalepeno, Chipotle Mayo and Cilantro Sprigs (above) Chips and Guacamole Corn Esquites: Char-Grilled, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Mayo and Chili Powder (above) I was … Continue reading »
The Mermaid Inn. Location: East Village. 5th St. and 2nd ave. Scene: Dark. Girls. Picture Frames. Food: Seafood. Oysters. Lobster Roll. Seared Calamari. Maine Lobster Risotto. Chek Recs: Lobster Sandwich: Griddled Bun and Old Bay Fries (above) Baby Grand Platter: 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, Ceviche First of all, The Mermaid Inn probably (and by probably I … Continue reading »
Puddin’. Location: East Village. St. Marks Place and 1st Ave. Food: PUDDING! Caramel Macchiato: Coffe and Chocolate Puddings, Brownie Pieces, Salted Caramel Sauce Puddin’ is one of the East Village’s newest “onesies”- a dessert shop serving up only one specific treat. The puddings are made fresh daily with all-natural ingredients and you can choose from several … Continue reading »
Jeffrey’s Grocery. Location: West Village. Waverly Place and Christopher. Scene: Tight Space. Great Bar to Eat At. Young. Hipstery. Food: Oysters. Braised Pork Belly. Cured Salmon. Braised Brisket Sandwich. Arugula and Apple Salad. Chek Recs: Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Toast: Red Onion and Balsamic (1st pic) Chicken Leg Confit: Sweet Potato, Spicy Cabbage and Maple Sherry … Continue reading »
Company Cafe. Location: Dallas. Katy Trail. Scene: Wooden Walls. Exposed Pipes. Bright Produce Artwork. Food: Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, Veggie Omelette, Deep Bowl with Beef Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs, Risotto Cakes. Chek Recs: Company Migas: Chicken Breast, Bell Pepper, Onions, White Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Scrambled Eggs, Feta and Organic Salsa (1st pic) The … Continue reading »
Bin on Bleecker. Location: West Village. Bleecker and Cornelia St. Scene: Bar Top Tables. Nothing Fancy. Narrow Room. Food: Fresh Ricotta. PEI Mussels. Burger. Chicken Panini. Lasagna. Chek Recs: Cauliflower Gratin (above). Charred Octopus Salad: Prosciutto, Frisee, Spicy Soy Sauce (above). Grüner Veltiner (Austrian White Wine) Warm Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Bin on Bleecker (formally known … Continue reading »
Friend of a Farmer. Location: Gramercy. Irving and 19th St. Scene: Country. Farm. Cozy. Food: Baked Muffins served with Apple Butter. Buttermilk Apple Pancakes. South Western Omelette. Chek Recs: Corn Bread with Cinnamon Apples (above). Salmon Scrambled Eggs: Smoked Salmon, Tomatoes, Scallions, 7 Cream Cheese (above). Friend of a Farmer is a snug, rustic, country-like house posted … Continue reading »
Jane Restaurant. Location: Greenwich Village. Houston and Thompson. Scene: Girls. Floral. Groups. Food: Roasted Shrimp Ranchero, Mushroom Omelette, Lobster Benedict, Homemade Granola. Vanilla Bean French Toast: Brioche Bread, Creme Brûlée Batter, Vermont Maple Syrup (1st and 2nd pic) Lobster Benny: Maine Lobster, Poached Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuit, Spinach, Hollandaise (3rd pic) Country Breakfast: Cheddar Grits, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, … Continue reading »
