Author: The Dishelin Guide

Maharlika

Why Come Here? Sample Filipino Cuisine, Great Cocktails, Night out with Friends Spring Rolls Maharlika gives you the opportunity to sample the underrepresented food of the Philippines in the safety of the East Village. It’s also a fun spot to hang out with a bar-like feel and classic rock blasting in the […]

Parm

Why Come Here: Phenomenal Italian Sandwiches; cool, retro setting; open late Meatball Parm Parm is the casual sandwich shop from the team behind one my favorite restaurants- Torrisi Italian Specialites. Torrisi also operates as a deli during lunch hours and there sandwiches have long received high praise. But it wasn’t until […]

Hahm Ji Bach

Why Come Here? Experience Korean BBQ at its best While I can’t yet claim to be an aficionado of Korean cuisine, I do know what I like. And Hahm Ji Bach clearly stood out as the best I’ve eaten. Thanks to Eric Malson for introducing me. Eric is an authority […]

Gran Electrica

Why Come Here? Try a large and very good assortment of Mexican snacks and small plates, laid back, rustic atmosphere I love Mexican Food. There’s just something very satisfying about eating it. I especially like it when it’s cheap and good. Gran Electrica may not be super cheap, but I […]

Balaboosta

Why Come Here? Unique Middle Eastern inspired cuisine, rustic, relaxed atmosphere On north Mulberry, a street once again rendered useful to food lovers thanks to the likes of Torrisi, Rubirosa, lies Balaboosta.  The space itself is rustic and casual with a small open kitchen in the back. The best way to describe […]