Why Come Here? Cheap eats, sample Chinese Fondue, good for a group Hou Yi is a Chinese hot pot hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown. And by hole-in-the-wall, I do mean neon signs, folding tables and decor consisting of little but a TV showing Chinese game shows. But as is usually the case in […]
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Aska
Why Come Here? An adventurous night out, great cocktails, NYC’s premier foraging restaurant Let me start out by saying this: Aska is not a restaurant you bring your parents to. The modern Scandinavian cooking bears no resemblance to the ligonberry, smoked salmon and herring platters you think of as “traditional Scandinavian.” In fact, much of […]
Kin Shop
Why Come Here? A great neighborhood spot for upscale, innovative Thai Right Amount for 2? 1 app, 2 entrees I’ve touted Kin Shop as one of my favorite restaurants since starting this blog, so it’s about time I put together a formal review. My love of Kin Shop can be […]
Jacob’s Pickles
Why Come Here? An Upper West Sider with a downtown vibe and a southern soul Right Amount for 2: Pickles, 1-2 apps, one sandwich or entree I rarely venture to the Upper West Side for food (unless it’s Pumpkin Ice Cream at Trader Joe’s), but with two friends raving about […]
A Taste of South America in North Beach (Miami, FL)
With at least two more months of cold weather ahead hear in NYC, many of you are probably dreaming of warm weather getaways. Miami has long been a popular destination for it’s beaches and cheap flights, although the pricey (and usually mediocre) food and drinks on South Beach can quickly […]