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 »
$30 Sushi Bar & Grand Buffet Brunch: Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya. Location: Lower East Side. Orchard and Houston. Scene: Friendly. Private. Food: Sushi. Blue Crab Rolls. Beef Marrow. Yaki Skewers. Baked Clams. Fried Chicken. Lobster + Miso Butter. Pork Shank. Fried Rice. Sakana San Shu Roll: Yellowtail, Tuna & Salmon Spicy Crab Roll: Blue Crab and … Continue reading »
Randolph Beer. Location: Lower East Side. Broome and Elizabeth. Scene: Casual. Bluegrass Brunch. Dark Wood. Food: Biscuits and Gravy. Spanish Fritatta. Burger. Yogurt Parfait. Grilled Chicken Salad. Grain and Kale Salad. Chek Recs: Breakfast Nachos: Fried Tortillas, Eggs, Black Beans, Cheese, Ranchero Sauce (1st and 2nd pic) Egg White & Veggie Scramble: Egg Whites Scrambled … Continue reading »
Grey Lady. Location: Lower East Side. Delancey and Allen St. Scene: Hoppin’ Bar Scene. Loud. Food: New England Clam Chowder. Kale Salad. Grille Shishito Peppers. Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Lobster Pot Pie. Lamb Shepherd’s Pie. Chek Recs: Classic Lobster Roll, Warm German Potato Salad (1st pic) Warm Baked Weybridge Cheese, Walnut, Honey Rosemary (2nd pic) Fish … Continue reading »
Dinner on Ludlow. Location: Lower East Side. Delancey and Ludlow (DL). Scene: Clubby. High Ceilings. Food: Comfort. American. Braised Chicken Meatballs. Pine Nut Crusted Calamari. Steak Tartare. Parmesan Truffle Fries. Whole Roasted Seabass. The Roast. Chek Recs: Cauliflower Gratin (1st pic) Burger and Fries: Fresh Ground Short Rib Brisket and Chuck, Housemade Potato Roll, White … Continue reading »
The Meatball Shop. Location: Lower East Side. Stanton and Allen. Scene: Meatballers. Eaters. Casual. Scruffy. Food: Meatballs. Spaghetti. Heros. Subs. Salad. Veggies. Ice Cream Sandwiches. Risotto. Chek Recs: Simple Salad: Apples and Arugula Naked Balls: Classic Beef or Chicken and Spicy Meat Sauce (1st and 2nd pic) Ice Cream Sandwich: Peanut Butter Cookies and Caramel … Continue reading »
Bowery Diner. Location: Bowery and Stanton. Scene: Diner. Cafeteria. Open. Retro. Food: Belgian Waffles. Onion Rings. Reuben Sandwich. Fish and Chips. Pancakes. Coffee Milkshake. Apple Pie Milkshake (1st pic) Smoked Salmon Benedict: Two Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Smoked Salmon & English Muffin (2nd pic) Chocolate Chip Pancakes(4th pic) Bowery Diner has a prime location downtown on Bowery … Continue reading »
Think you know everything about the Lower East Side neighborhood food scene? If your first thoughts are Katz’s, Meatball Shop, Beauty & Essex, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Barrio Chino, Essex’s brunch, you are just like everyone else. However, Jolie Warbet aka Lady of Grand knows her stuff. Born and raised on Grand Street, she has created … Continue reading »
Mission Chinese Food. Location: Lower East Side. Orchard and Rivington. Food: Chinese. Beijing Vinegar Peanuts. Savory Egg Custard. Westlake Rice Porridge. Broccoli Beef Cheek with Smoked Oyster Sauce. Scene: Communal Table. Bar Seating. Red Dragon. Chek Recs: Mapo Tofu: Pork Shoulder, Doubanjiang, Sichuan Pepper (1st pic) Tea Smoked Eel: Pulled Port Trotter, Chinese Celery, Cheung Fun, … Continue reading »
San Marzano. Location: Lower East Side. Clinton and Rivington. Scene: Big Groups. Lots of Girls. Happening. Food: Pizza. Calzones. Salads. Chek Recs: Arugula Salad: Goat Cheese, Oven-Roasted Beets, Pecans, Lemon Vinaigrette (2nd pic below) Brussels Sprouts: Oven-Roasted with Pancetta, Fuji Apples and Pecorino (2nd pic) Meatballs: Baked to Order in Mushroom Marinara Sauce Margherita Pizza: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, … Continue reading »
