Gran Electrica. Location: DUMBO. Front St. Scene: Backyard. Chill. Food: Mexican. Margaritas. Beef Brisket. Pork Shoulder Tacos. Tongue Tacos. Black Beans. Poblano Chiles. Chek Recs: Tostada Jaiba: Peeky Toe Crab, Lime, Avocado, Jalapeno (1st pic) Coctel: Sweet Main Shrimp, Clams, Avocado, Mexican-Style Cocktail Sauce (2nd pic) Guacamole with Housemade Chips (3rd pic) The boys from … Continue reading »
Balaboosta. Location: Nolita. Spring & Mulberry St. Scene: Intimate. Cozy. Date Night. Mediterranean: Falafel Wrapped Meatballs. Hummus “Mortar and Pestle” with Tahini, Lemon, Roasted Garlic. Fried Olives. Red Snapper. Chek Recs: Crispy Cauliflower with Currants, Pine Nuts & Lemon (1st pic) Golden Quinoa Salad: Dried Cranberries, Chickpeas, Fresh Herbs and Preserved Lemon (2nd pic) Pastas Balaboosta which means “Perfect … Continue reading »
Last week The Huffington Post included Chekmark Eats in “The Best New York Food Blogs” round-up article (see below). I was honored, shocked and in disbelief to be called out and side by side some of my favorite websites and inspiration such as: Serious Eats, Eater and Immaculate Infatuation. This shout-out has made all of the … Continue reading »
Buvette. Location: West Village. Grove and Bleecker St. Scene: Quaint. Cafe. Dainty. Food: French. Steamed Eggs. Croissant. Waffles. Tartines. Oatmeal. Chek Recs: Croissant (1st pic) Steamed Eggs with Sundried Tomatoes, Capers and Cheese (2nd pic) Steamed Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Creme Fraiche (3rd pic) Tartine of the Day - Artichoke Buvette is here to … Continue reading »
Bananarchy. Location: Austin. South First and Live Oak. Scene: Food Trailor. Outdoors. Food: Frozen Dessert Bananas. Hours: Monday- Thursday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday- Saturday 12 p.m.- 12 a.m. Chek Recs: Halfsies Peanut Butter Dipped with M&M’s (1st and 2nd pic) Chocolate Dipped with Oreos (3rd pic) Austin’s trailor park food scene has blown up … Continue reading »
Souen. Location: East Village. 6th St. and 2nd Ave. Scene: Quiet. Narrow Dining Room. Food: Japanese. Vegetarian. Tofu. Sushi. Seafood. Seitan Dumplings. Kale Salad. Ramen. Pad Thai. Tofu and Broccoli. Broiled Fish Entrees. Chek Recs: Organic Edamame Guacamole with Seitan Chips (1st pic) Macro Plate: Steamed Green Kale, Steamed Vegetables, Brown Rice, Beans and Seaweed with … Continue reading »
Gnocco Cucina & Tradizione. Location: East Village.10th St. and Ave. A. Scene: Young. Back Garden. Brick. Food: Italian.Pizza.Pasta (Lamb Special 3rd pic). Fish. Steak. Chek Recs: Caprese di Bufala Campana: Buffalo Mozzarella and Fresh Tomato in a Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil infusion Capricciosa Pizza: Fressh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Ham and Mushrooms (1st pic). … Continue reading »
The Waldorf = Astoria New York’s Peacock Alley. Location: Midtown. 49th and Park. Scene: Classic. Travelers. Food: Seafood. Eggs. French Toast. Prime Rib. Raw Bar. Quiche. Chocolate Fondue Fountain. Muffins. Chek Recs: Lobster Tails and Shrimp Cocktail (1st pic) Bourbon Pepper Smoked Salmon Omelet Station French Toast (2n pic) Nutella Crepes (below) Yogurt Parfait (below) The iconic … Continue reading »
