Author: The Dishelin Guide

Jinya Ramen

Pork Gyoza Why Come Here? Solid ramen option in the West Village Jinya is another Tokyo ramen mini-chain import that comes to us by way of LA (and several other West Coast cities). The West Village branch marks their 12th location in North America and given the stellar reviews in […]

Takumi Taco

Beef Curry Nachos (credit: Takumi Taco) Why Come Here? Cheap eats, interesting Japanese inspired tacos and nachos Like an American Idol for food, Smorgasburg has been a launching pad for many successful restaurant concepts in recent years. And from this years lot, one place I expect to see a lot […]

Urban Kitchen (Corolla, NC)

Why Come Here? NYC quality food & vibe in the NC Outer Banks Right Amount for 2? 1 App, 2 Entrees       When you go on a beach vacation, you generally accept that you’ll be stepping down your food game as the price to enjoy some sun and […]

Angus Club Steakhouse

Why Come Here? Unique and inviting steakhouse decor, prime angus steaks dry aged for 35 days I was recently invited to a press dinner at Angus Club, a new Midtown steakhouse started by four Benjamin Steakhouse vets. You may be thinking that Midtown East needs a new steakhouse about as […]

Bassanova Ramen

Tondaku Ramen Why Come Here? Top notch ramen without the waits I was first alerted to Bassanova by fellow blogger Johnny Prime who brought me here with his wife after an event.  And all I can say after two visits and three bowls of ramen is it baffles that people […]