Le Verdure. Location: Eataly. Flatiron. 23rd St. and 5th Ave. Scene: Tourists. Locals. Casual. Food: Vegetarian/Vegan. Risotto with Butternut Squash. Fritto Misto. Raw Vegetable Salad. Gnocchi. Chek Recs: Verdure Alla Piastra: A selection of Warm Vegetables and Farro Salad in a Nebbiolo Vinaigrette. Bruschetta of the Day: Charred Brussels Sprouts, Chili Flakes, Lemon, Parmesan (above). … Continue reading »
Angelica’s Kitchen. Location: East Village. 12th St. and 2nd ave. Scene: Earthy. Students. Quick. Food: Vegan. Organic. Miso Soup. Vegetable Sandwich. Kale Salad. Three Bean Chili. Japanese Noodles. Chek Recs: Southern Style Cornbread (above). Dragon Bowl: Rice, Beans, Tofu, Sea Vegetables, Steamed Vegetables + Choice of Dressing (above). Angelica’s Kitchen is definitely the quirkiest restaurant I’ve ever … Continue reading »
Miss Lily’s Favourite Cakes. Location: SoHo. West Houston and MacDougal. Scene: Island Vibe. Good Looking Staff. Disco Room. Food: Caribbean/Jamaican. Plantains. Jerk Chicken. Oxtail Stew. Chek Recs: Vegan Bushman Plate: Jerk Seitan, Cous Cous, Stir Fry Vegetables, Callaloo*** (see explanation below and photo above). After all the hype naming this Jamaican-inspired restaurant the new downtown “it” spot, I … Continue reading »
Dirt Candy. Location: East Village: 9th St. & Ave. A. Scene: Tiny. Peaceful. Neon Lighting. Food: Comfort Vegetarian. Vegan (by request). Zucchini Pasta. Corn Grits. Chek Recs: “Cauliflower & Waffles”: Buttermilk Battered Cauliflower. Waffles. Horseradish. Arugula (above). Carrot Steamed BBQ Buns: Cucumber. Sesame Ginger Salad (above). Jalapeño Hush Puppies: Cornbread. Maple Butter. Dirt Candy aka “the … Continue reading »
