Author: The Dishelin Guide

The NoMad

Why Come Here? Sample Daniel Humm’s without dropping Eleven Madison Park money The NoMad is the second restaurant from Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park and is located in a hotel of the same name. After a great meal at Eleven Madison for Valentine’s Day, I was excited to […]

Gwynnett St.

Why Come Here? A spot to please foodies and non-foodies alike, great food in a casual setting Gwynnett St. is in up-and-coming East Williamsburg and, contrary to what you may expect, is located on Graham Ave (not Gwynnett Street, which no longer exists). In many ways, it epitomizes what’s hot in the […]

Dean’s Restaurant

Why Go Here? Some on NYC’s best pizza without a wait, outdoor seating, friendly service When I lived in TriBeCa a few years ago, Dean’s was my go-to pizza place. Recently returning after a long absence, I was reminded why I loved it so much. Dean’s is one of those local NYC […]

Pok Pok NY

Why Come Here? Real Thai flavors in interesting preparations, relaxed setting After spending a month in Thailand a few years back, I became obsessed with finding traditional flavors here in New York. And that means moving past the curries and basil chili dishes that plague most Thai menus in New […]

Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar

Why Come Here? Fantastic, roatating selection of microbrews and oysters, casual setting Upstate is an example of a simple concept executed perfectly. The focus, as the name implies, is on a rotating selection of craft beers and oysters. In fact, they don’t even have a freezer which means the oysters […]