Author: The Dishelin Guide

Melt Shop

Why Come Here? You’ve got a hankering for a solid grilled cheese sandwich The Dirty Living in Chelsea, the options for good delivery/take out comfort food are limited and the Melt Shop has become one my staples. The space is best described as farmhouse meets old meets 1970s kitchen with […]

Lucali

Why Come Here? NYC’s best thin crust pizza, BYOB Pizza Pie When you read reviews of Lucali, they are often half about how the author killed their hour and a half wait at a local bar or drinking on the quiet streets of Carroll Gardens. In that sense, I feel […]

Ippudo NY

Akamaru Modern Why Come Here? See how good ramen can be Ramen might be the hottest dish in NYC right now, and I don’t just mean when it comes fresh out of the kitchen. Authentic Japanese imports and late night bowls are popping up all over town with waits in […]

Masq

Mac N’ Cheese Croquette Why Come Here? Tantalizing “New Creole” creations, a tasty and affordable meal in an area severely lacking both, long happy hour, great private party space Located on a side street in the foodie dead zone between the UN and Irish Pub District of Second Avenue in […]

Bombay Sandwich Co.

Why Come Here? Unique, healthy Indian spiced sandwiches that are vegan friendly If the term “vegan sandwiches” conjures up images tofurkey and meatless “meatballs” and sends you running in the opposite direction, you’re not alone. As a carnivore, I have 0.0% interest in replacing perfectly delicious meats with lesser soy-based […]