Rogue & Canon

Posted on June 10, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Photo Credit: Anna Malskaya Rogue & Canon. Location: West Village. Houston and Sullivan St.. Scene: Bar. Dark. Young. Friendly. Food: Upscale Bar Food. Raw Artichoke Salad. Sloppy Joe Lamb Sliders. Oysters. Short Ribs. Chicken, Chek Recs: Rogue Burger: Peanut Butter, Crispy Pork Belly, Onion Marmalade, Aged Cheddar, Potato Roll (1st and 2nd pic) Asparagus Salad: … Continue reading »

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Affordable / Chelsea / Flatiron / Quick

Tres Carnes

Posted on June 2, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Tres Carnes. Location: Flatiron/Chelsea. 23rd St. and 6th Ave. Scene: Counter Service. Graffiti. Wood. Food: Texas Smoked Mexican. Tacos. Burritos. Brisket. Squash. Bowls. Brisket Burnt Ends Chili. Salsa and Chips. Chek Recs: Smoked Brisket (1st, 2nd, 4th pic) Chicken Adobo (3rd pic) Street-Cart Esquites: Corn with Smoky Lime Mayo, Cilantro, Cotija, Crema Roasted Chipotle Squash … Continue reading »

Affordable / Big Groups Welcome / Date Me / Last Minute Res / Lower East Side

Macondo

Posted on May 30, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Macondo. Location: Lower East Side. Houston and Rivington. Scene: Dark. Upbeat. Greenery. Food: Latin. Ceviches. Grilled Octopus. Hanger Skirt Steak. Arepas. Tacos. Empanadas. Chorizo. Yuca Fries. Chek Recs: Calamares Crujientes: Crispy Calamari in a Rocoto Pepper-Honey Aioli (1st pic) Arroz Con Pollo: Bomba Rice Infused with Rubia Modelo Beer, Sauteed Chicken, Cilntro, Tomato, Chorizo, Mushrooms, Smoked … Continue reading »

Affordable / Chelsea / Favorites / Quick / Vegetarian

Beyond Sushi

Posted on May 27, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Beyond Sushi. Location: Chelsea Market. 15th St. and 9th Ave. Food: Vegetarian Sushi. To-Go. Vegan. Chek Recs: Sweet Tree: Six Grain Rice, Avocado, Sweet Potato, Alfalfa Sprouts (1st pic, right roll) Seaweed Individual Piece (2nd pic) Beyond Sushi, which originated in the East Village, just opened up a second location in Chelsea Market right behind … Continue reading »

Affordable / Big Groups Welcome / Brunch / East Village / Last Minute Res / No Wait Brunch

Mercadito East Village

Posted on May 25, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Mercadito. Location: East Village. 11 st. and Ave. B. Scene: Small. Colorful Walls. Food: Mexican. Guacamole. Tacos. Ceviche. Tequila. Margaritas. Enchiladas. Chek Recs: Tradicional Guacamole: Tomatillo Pico de Gallo, Jalapeño, Garlic, Key-Lime, Cilantro (1st pic) Dorado Ceviche: Mahi Mahi, Grilled Asian Pear, Tamarind-Chipotle brother, Crispy Plantain Strips (2nd pic) Chorizo Omelette: Potato, Poblano Rajas, Queso Fresco, Black … Continue reading »

Affordable / Bakery/Sweets / Taste Me

Delish by Kish

Posted on May 20, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

Delish by Kish is an awesome, freshly baked, mail-to-order challah company started by Rachel Kish. She began experimenting and making her own bread because she couldn’t find any that matched her standards in Washington DC. Delish by Kish offers an array of flavors that you’d never dream of such as: Chocolate Banana (2nd pic), Everything Bagel, … Continue reading »

Affordable / Chelsea / Quick

Hybird at Chelsea Market

Posted on May 19, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 2 Comments

Hybird. Location: Chelsea Market. 15th and 9th Ave. Scene: Kiosk. Stand. Food: Fried Chicken. Slushies. Dumplings. Cupcakes. Buttermilk Biscuit. Chek Recs: Fried Chicken Drumstick (1st pic) Watermelon Jalapeno Loveslush (3rd pic) Curry Up Chicken Dumpling (4th pic) It’s not everyday ?uestlove aka Ahmir-Khalib Thompson (yeah that’s his name), the drummer from The Roots opens up … Continue reading »

Affordable / Murray Hill / Quick / Vegetarian

Spreads Sandwich Shop

Posted on May 12, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 1 Comment

Spreads. Location: Murray Hill. 30th and Park. Scene: Sandwich Shop. Pick Up. Busy Lunch. Food: Sandwiches. Salad. Veggie Sides. Chia See Pudding. Granola. Cold Press Juices. Cookies. Chek Recs: Turkey Sandwich: Avocado, Monterey Jack, Spinach, Aleppo Pickled Roasted Peppers, Spicy Chipotle Aioli, Tortilla Chips on Ciabatta (1st pic) Roasted Butternut Squash Salad: Kale Slaw, Quinoa … Continue reading »

Affordable / Brooklyn / Brunch / Locavore

Parish Hall

Posted on May 9, 2013 by chekmarkeats • 1 Comment

Parish Hall. Location: Brooklyn. Williamsburg. North 3rd Street. Scene: Clean. Relaxed. Food: Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Beet and Brisket Hash. Savory Oatmeal. Porchetta Sandwich. Chek Recs: Duck Hash: Braised Duck, Celery, Apple, Potatoes, Kale, Two Eggs and Toast (1st pic) Chopped Salad: Market Vegetables, Vermont Goat Cheese, Lemon-Butternut Dressing (2nd pic) Parish Hall reeled me in … Continue reading »

Affordable / Big Groups Welcome / Last Minute Res / No Wait Brunch / Quick / Vegetarian

New Malaysia Restaurant

Posted on May 5, 2013 by chekmarkeats • Leave a comment

New Malaysia. Location: Chinatown. Bowery and Canal. Scene: Casual. Cheap. Minimal. Food: Malaysian. Satay Chicken. Curry Seafood Soup. Fried Rice. Mango Chicken. Hainanese Chicken. Steam Tilapia. Hot & Spicy Prawns. Chek Recs: Roti Canai (Indian Pancake) Satay Beef Sarang Burong: Sauteed Chicken, Shrimp, Cashews, in a Crispy Taro Net Have you ever had Sting Ray? … Continue reading »

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