Note: I was invited as a guest of the establishment and received a complimentary meal. This was not in exchange for a positive review and opinions expressed are my own. Why Come Here? West African and French influenced fare in an intimate bistro Ponty Bistro is the labor of love […]
Author: The Dishelin Guide
Pasar Malam
Why Come Here? Great introduction to Malaysian cuisine, reasonable prices Right Amount for 2? 1-2 smaller plates, 2 entrees While Thai and Vietnamese restaurants have occupied nearly every corner of NYC, their dangley Southeast Asian cousin to the south known as Malaysia has yet to make a much of a […]
Balzem
Note: I was invited as a guest of the establishment and received a complimentary meal. This was not in exchange for a positive review and opinions expressed are my own. Why Come Here? Great selection of Mediterranean small plates & wines in a casual rustic setting When it comes to […]
Ramen Setagaya
Why Come Here? Quick bowl of very good ramen You wouldn’t expect much from a ramen shop located on a strip of St. Mark’s Place known more for bongs than broth. And when you peer through one of the large windows, your confidence is unlikely to increase. The painted concrete […]
Cosme
Why Come Here? Excellent New American style takes on Mexican cuisine Right amount for 2? 4 dishes As a big fan of the food of Mexico, let’s just say I excited to hear Enrique Olvera of Mexico City’s Pujol (the 20th ranked restaurant in the world) was opening a restaurant […]