Smile To Go. Location: SoHo. Howard and Crosby. Scene: To-Go Shop. Quick. Tiny. Food: Mediterranean. Vegetables. Half-Sandwiches. Rotisseri Chicken. Soup. Baked Goods. Chek Recs: Manouri Cheese, Truffle Oil and Fig Jam Sandwich (1st pic) Eggplant Caponata (3rd pic left) Seared Green Beans with Basil and Mint Fennel, Cucumber and Radish Salad Cranberry Scone (4th pic) … Continue reading »
Maialino. Location: Gramercy Park Hotel. 21st St. and Lexington. Scene: Charming. Sophisticated. Content. Food: Ricotta Pancakes. Cacio e Pepe – Soft Scrambled Eggs, Pecorino & Black Pepper. Frittata with Leeks, Mushrooms & Prosciutto. Chek Recs: Contadino: Poached Eggs, Brussel Sprouts & Buttercup Squash (1st pic) Amatriciana: Baked Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce & Guanicale (2nd pic) Brioche … Continue reading »
Ippudo NY. Location: East Village. 10th St. and 4th ave. Scene: Bustling. Asian Decor. Exciting. Food: Japanese. Pork Hirata Buns. Ramen. Shishito. Hirata Chicken Wings. Yellowtail Sashimi. Chek Recs: Akamaru Modern: The original silky “Tonkotsu” pork noodles topped with Ippudo’s secret “Umami Dama” miso paste, pork chasu, cabbage, sesame kikurage mushrooms, scallions and fragrant garlic oil (1st … Continue reading »
BONDST. Location: East Village. Bond and Lafayette. Scene: Trendy. Food: Japanese. Toro Tartare. Fluke Sashimi. Scallop Tempura (3rd pic). Sesame Crusted Shrimp Roll. Chek Recs: Red Snapper Tacos: Yuzu Avocado, Espuma, Mentaiko, Sudachi Vinaigrette (1st pic). Nasu Dengaku: Grilled Japanese Eggplant, Sweet Miso Sauce. Sake Steamed Cod: Seasonal Vegetables & Fermented Black Bean Broth. Yellowtail … Continue reading »
The Standard Grill. Location: The Standard Hotel. Meatpacking District. 13th and Washington Ave. Scene: Models. Bros. Europeans. Food: Sunchoke Soup. Steak Tartare a Go-Go. Savory Root Vegetable Bread Pudding. Braised Beef Short Ribs. Diver Scallops. Swordfish. Chek Recs: Standard Ranch Burger with Bacon Cheese and Fries (1st pic). “Million Dollar” Whole Chicken for Two (2nd … Continue reading »
Back Forty. Location: East Village. 12th Street and Avenue B. Scene: Locals. Cozy. Food: Fresh Doughnuts. Sweet Potato Pancakes. Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles. Fried Egg on a Housemade English Muffin. Chek Recs: Soft Scrambled Eggs & Romesco: Salvatore Ricotta, Fine Herbs, Warm Biscuit (1st pic) Back Forty is a fantastic brunch spot in Alphabet City that’s just far … Continue reading »
La Follia. Location: Gramercy. 19th St. and 3rd Ave. Scene: Date Night or Group Night. Casual. Food: Italian. Fried Fontina Risotto Balls. Housemade Pappardelle with Braised Pork Ragu. Panini. Chek Recs: Burrata, Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crostini (1st pic). Beets, Mint, Ricotta Salata, Pistachio (2nd pic). Baked Eggplant Parmigiana: Ricotta, Mozzarella, Sautéed Spinach (3rd pic). La Follia is … Continue reading »
Almond. Location: Gramercy. 22nd St. and Park. Scene: Family Friendly. Country. Bar. Spacious. Food: Duck Confit Hash. Waffles with Homemade Nutella. Housemade Pastrami & Eggs. Omelets. Chek Recs: Ricotta Panckes: Lemon Curd, Blueberries Croques Gratin: Grilled Cheese in a Skillet with Choice of Tomato, Bone Marrow, Caramelized Onions etc. Mac ‘n Cheese There are those who make a point to … Continue reading »
508 Restaurant and Bar. Location: West Village. Greenwich St. and Spring. Scene: Under the Radar. Low Booths. Easy Going. Food: Small Plates. Flatbread Pizzas. Homemade Pastas. Duck Empanadas. Brisket Sliders (below). Bruschetta. Six Cheese Fondue. Red Snapper. Burger. Chek Recs: Thai “Sweet N’ Sour” Crispy Tongue: Cilantro, Basi, Mint and Onions (1st pic). “Double Diablo” with … Continue reading »
Wong. Location: West Village. Cornelia St and Bleecker. Scene: Calm. Open Kitchen. Sleek. Food: Asian. Scallops with Duck Tongue. Hakka Pork Belly. Rice Noodles. Wood-Grilled Bobo Chicken. Chek Recs: Duck Bun: Cucumber, Chinese Celery (1st pic) Shrimp Fritters: Ham, Noodles, Asian Pear, Sunflower Sprouts Lobster Egg Foo Young: Leeks, Salted Doug Egg Yolk, Dried Shrimp Crumble … Continue reading »
