Osteria Morini. Location: SoHo. Spring and Lafayette. Scene: American. Older. Food: Italian. Crued Meats and Cheese. Gnocchi. Risotto. Branzino. Duck. Cornish Hen. Crispy Veal Cutlet. Short Ribs. 32 oz. Steak for Two. Chek Recs: Tagliatelle: Ragu Antica, Parmigiano (1st pic) Brodetto: Adriatic-Style Seafood Soup of Calamari, Scallops, Fish, Shrimp, Clams and Mussels (2nd pic) Cauliflower … Continue reading »
Little Prince. Location: SoHo. Prince and Sullivan. Scene: Dimly Lit. Casual and Romantic. Food: French-American. Cauliflower Soup. Roasted Chicken. Lamb. Ratatouille. Dover Sole for Two. Chek Recs: Tartare de Boeuf: Filet Mignon Steak Tartare (1st pic) French Onion Soup Burger (2nd and 3rd pic) Foie Gras McMuffin (4th pic) Little Prince just opened in one of … Continue reading »
Hampton’s Chutney Company. Location: SoHo. Lafayette and Prince. Scene: Sandwich Shop. High Table Seating. Counter Service. Food: Dosas. Sandwich. Chek Recs: Smoked Turkey Brie, Cucumber Sandwich with Romaine and Honey-Mustard (1st and 2nd pic) Smoked Turkey Dosa: Spinach, Jack Cheese & Balsamic Roasted Onions (pic below) Iced Chai Hampton’s Chutney Company is a solid drop-in, … Continue reading »
Galli. Location: SoHo. Mercer and Broome. Scene: Eclectic. Young. Big Groups. Food: Italian. Baked Clams. Mozzchips. Meatball Sliders. Shrimp Salad. Vodka Pasta. Pollo: Fusilli, Grilled Chicken, Broccoli Rabe, Garlic Oil Brodino. Veal Parm. Grilled Salmon. Chek Recs: Baby Riceballs: Greens, Peas, Chopped Meat (1st pic) Norma Pasta: Rigatoni, Eggplant, Ricotta Salata, Pomodoro (2nd pic) Polpette: … Continue reading »
Principessa. Location: SoHo. Prince and Macdougal. Scene: Dark. Romantic. White Walls. Food: Italian. Grilled Pizza. Cheese Plate with Black Truffle Honey. Caprese Salad. Orecchiette, Lamb Sausage, Swiss Chard & Parmigiano. Scallops. Snapper. Chek Recs: Chopped Salad, Zucchini, Beets, Provolone, Salami (2nd pic) Spinach Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese (3rd pic) Grilled Whole Market Fish with Roasted Lemon Bruto di … Continue reading »
Burger & Barrel. Location: SoHo. Mercer and Houston. Scene: Upscale Burger Joint. Dark Brick. Friendly Staff. Food: Fried Chicken. Tagliatelle with Zucchini. Chicken Enchiladas. Lasagna. Lamb Burger. Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich. Short Rib Tacos. Bison Sliders: Smoked Cheddar, Bacon and Special Sauce (1st and 2nd pic) Veggie Burger: Double-Secret Chickpea Recipe, Tzatziki, on a 7 … Continue reading »
Jack’s Wife Freda. Location: SoHo. Lafayette and Spring. Scene: Low key. Romantic. Food: Israeli. Grilled Haloumi. Fried Zucchini Chips. Fried Fish Balls. Bloody Mary Moules Frites. Whole Fish. Steak. Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chipotle and Chocolate Mousse (pic below). Chek Recs: (pictures in order above) Matzo Ball Soup Salt & Pepper Eggplant Greek Salad: Kale, Cucumber, … Continue reading »
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 »
Jane Restaurant. Location: Greenwich Village. Houston and Thompson. Scene: Girls. Floral. Groups. Food: Roasted Shrimp Ranchero, Mushroom Omelette, Lobster Benedict, Homemade Granola. Vanilla Bean French Toast: Brioche Bread, Creme Brûlée Batter, Vermont Maple Syrup (1st and 2nd pic) Lobster Benny: Maine Lobster, Poached Eggs, Buttermilk Biscuit, Spinach, Hollandaise (3rd pic) Country Breakfast: Cheddar Grits, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, … Continue reading »
David Burke Kitchen. Location: SoHo. The James Hotel. Grand and Thompson St. Scene: Spacious. Classic Rustic. Young Professionals. Food: Can ‘O Frittata, Cinnamon-Raisin Stuffed French Toast, Pretzel Crab Cake Benedict. Chek Recs: Organic Egg Lobster Scramble with Vegetables (above). Very Berry Pancakes: Raspberry, Blueberry Strawberry (above). David Burke Kitchen, located below street level, is decorated like a trendy … Continue reading »
