Bianca. Location: NoHo/East Village. Bowery and Bleecker. Scene: Young. Food: Italian. Gnocco Fritto. Mussels. Cannellini Bean Soup. Spaghettini al Pomodoro. Ravioli. Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cheese. Salmon. Sausage. Filet Mignon. Chek Recs: Stagionale Salad: Mesclun with Balsamic Vinegar and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Taglioni ai Fruitti di Mare Pasta: Clams, Mussels, Calamari, and Shrimps Sautéed in Olive Oil and … Continue reading »
Pulino’s. Location: Bowery. Bowery and Houston. Scene: Hipsters. Trendy. Local. Chill. Food: Italian. Pizza. Meatballs. Roasted Grapefruit. Skillet-Baked Eggs. Biscuits + Gravy. Egg Pizza. Egg Sandwich. Cheeseburger. Focaccia Caprese. Chek Recs: Funghi + Eggs Pizza: Mushrooms. Pancetta. Mascarpone. Grana (2nd pic) Farro Salad: Cranberries. Walnuts, Raddichio with Maple Vinaigrette (3rd pic) Pulino’s Pancake: Skillet-Baked with … 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 »
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 »
Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria. Location: Bowery. Great Jones and Bowery. Scene: Rustic. Cozy. Food: Ceviche. Octopus. Ricotta. Grilled Sausage. Salumi Plates. Spaghetti. Grilled Poussin. Chek Recs: Crispy Artichokes Roasted Lamb Ribs: Romesco Smoked Salt Salt-Roasted Branzino: Thyme, Coarse Sea Salt, Caramelized Lemon Pasta with Ramps Salted Caramel and Passion Fruit Gelato Viola Cocktail: Bluecoat Gin, Creme de … Continue reading »
Saxon + Parole. Location: Bowery and Bleecker. Scene: Food: Seafood Tower. Grilled Meats. Pork Chop. Steaks. Whole Roasted Branzino. Chicken Liver Mousse Pot. Chek Recs: Hand-Cut Salmon Tartare: Fried Capers, Roasted Peppers, Soft-Boiled Quail Egg (above) Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Chili-Caramel (above) Saxon + Parole (the old Double Crown) which just underwent renovations whipping out a … Continue reading »
Hecho en Dumbo. Location: East Village. Great Jones St. and Bowery. Scene: Industrial. Open. Food: Mexican. Chek Recs: Guacamole made to order served with homemade Corn Tortilla Chips (1st pic) Huevos Divorciados: “Divorced” Huevos Rancheros, one with Chile Serrano Salsa Verde and one with Red Salsa Ranchero on top of housemade Yellow Corn Tortilllas with Black Bean … Continue reading »
Five Points. Location: Great Jones St. and Bowery. Scene: Locals. Wood. Casual. Food: Churros with Mexican Hot Chocolate. Baked Egg Whites. Shredded Apple and Rolled Oat Pancakes. Chek Recs: Roasted Tomato & Eggs: Locally Milled Polenta, Di Palo’s Fresh Ricotta Cheese (above). Buttermilk Biscuit (above). Five Points completes the final spot in Chef Marc Meyer’s trifecta … Continue reading »
Gemma. Location: Bowery. 3rd & Bowery. Scene: Chandeliers. Candlesticks.Trendy. Food: Italian. Pappardelle with Oxtail Ragu. Pizza: Burrata Cheese, Tomatoes, Olives. Chek Recs: Melanzane al Forno: Roasted Eggplant with Ricotta di Bufala, Parmigiano, Tomato Sauce (above). Crostini: Buffalo Ricotta and Pesto The very charming Gemma is located in the popular boutique The Bowery Hotel and filled with locals and guests … Continue reading »
Peels. Location: Bowery and 2nd St. Scene: Hipster/Prep Combo. Bakery. Communal Tables. Food: Comfort. Biscuits. Onsite Bakery. Sandwiches. Chek Recs: Build-A-Biscuit: Buttermilk Biscuit. Choice of Eggs, Meat, Cheese. Spa Eggs: Egg White Omelette. Sauteed Spinach. Onions. *Add White Cheddar. Gobblecado Sandwich: Smoked Turkey. Avocado. Chili Mayo. Cojita Cheese. Louie Gooey Three words: Build-A-Biscuit. Are you kidding? Yes, … Continue reading »
