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 »
Yuca Bar. Location: East Village: 7th Street and Avenue A. Scene: Bright Decor. Young. Musical. Upbeat. Food: Cubano Sliders. Coconut Shrimp. Arepa. BBQ Costillitas. Tostaditas. Fish Croquettes. Ceviche. Grilled Skirty Steak. Guacamole with Mango and Crab (1st pic) Quesadilla de Camarones: Shrimp, Roasted Corn, Pepper, Jack Cheese topped with Guacamole & Sour Cream Salmon Ceviche: Mango, … Continue reading »
Mighty Quinn’s BBQ. Location: East Village. 6th St. and 2nd Ave. Scene: Open Windows. Industrial. Simple. Food: Texas BBQ. Sausage. Chicken. Pulled Pork. Brisket. Sweet Potatoes. Baked Beans Chek Recs: Brisket (1st pic) Pulled Pork (3rd pic) Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple and Pecans (4th pic) So if you haven’t noticed, everyone is opening up BBQ … Continue reading »
Calliope. Location: East Village. 4th St. and 2nd Ave. Scene: Warm. Spacious. Trendy without a Brunch Crowd. Food: European Farmhouse. Smoked Fish. Oysters. Brioche and Creme Fraiche Custard Tart. Eggs Benedict. Hamburger. Chek Recs: Seasonal Fruit Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam (1st and 2nd pic) Omelette “Arnold Bennett” (3rd pic) Calliope opened at the beginning … Continue reading »
Prima. Location: East Village. 1st and 1st Ave. Scene: Wine Bar Like. High Top Tables. Brick Walls. Marble Tables. Food: Seafood. Oysters. Red Snapper. Sea Scallops. Fried Hake Fish Sandwich. Steamed Mussels. Lobster. Sardines. Chek Recs: Oysters: Beau Soleil (1st pic) Ceviche of the Day (Mackerel): Lemon, Olive Oil, Fennel Salt (1st pic) Octopus: Aromatic … Continue reading »
Lula’s Sweet Apothecary. Location: East Village. 6th St. and Ave. A. Scene: Old School Ice Cream Parlor. Tiny. Food: Vegan Ice Cream. Frozen Yogurt. Brownie Sundae. Candy. Floats. Chek Recs: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (1st pic on the left) Coffee Ice Cream Classic Hot Fudge Sundae: Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Nuts, Whipped Cream, and a … Continue reading »
Veselka. Location: 1st Street and Bowery. Scene: Casual. Low-Key. Open. Food: Ukrainian. Lox & Cream Cheese Pierogies. Challah French Toast. Cheese Blintz. Fried Egg Sandwich. Black Truffle Egg Salad. Chek Recs: Soft Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Fish and Caramelized Onions (1st pic) Beet Burger: Veggie Burger with Beets, Kasha, Lentils, Onions, Topped with Roasted Tomato and … Continue reading »
Liquiteria. Location: East Village. 11th St. and 2nd ave. Scene: Juice Bar. Food: Smoothies. Protein Shakes. Pressed Juices. Sandwiches. Oatmeal. Soups. Cookies. Vegan Options. Chek Recs: Berry Powerful Liquid Meal: Blueberries, Strawberries, Bananas, Vanilla Soy Milk, Wild Berry Whey Protein & Flax Seed Oil (1st and 2nd pic) Orangasm Refresher: Mango, Strawberries, Orange Juice and … Continue reading »
Big Gay Ice Cream. Location: East Village. 7th St. and 1st Ave. Food: Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream. Sundaes. Shakes. Ice Cream Sandwiches. Coffee. Chek Recs: Salty Pimp: Vanilla Ice Cream, Dulce de Leche, Sea Salt (1st pic) American Globs: Vanilla Ice Cream, Pretzels, Sea Salt, Chocolate Dip (2nd & 3rd pic) Big Gay Ice … Continue reading »
Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter. Location: East Village. 6th Street and Ave C. Scene: High-Top Tables. Calm. Slow. Food: Southern. Fried Chicken. Catfish. Grilled Chicken. Grilled Pimento Cheese. Chicken Salad Sandwich. Chek Recs: Fried Chicken Supper (1st pic) Macaroni and Cheese (3rd pic) Biscuits and Honey There’s one thing to know about Bobwhite Lunch & … Continue reading »
