Why Come Here? Cool, retro-Japanese decor, izakaya style menu After seeing Rockmeisha’s ramen appear on a Fork in the Road “Best of” list, I decided it was time to give the place at try. The Rockmeisha space is unique, meant to invoke a Japanese rock star hang out (hence the […]
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Salinas
Why Come Here? Cute back garden/fireplace area, some excellent cocktails, eat tapas with the MePa crowd Salinas has received a lot of hype as a hot new tapas spot, so we were excited to finally check it out one Friday night. The space is cool, especially the backroom which comes […]
Prima
Why Come Here? Great seafood and cocktails, casual atmosphere, friendly service In my mind, Prima is the ultimate neighborhood spot. Cool without being too cool for school. Casual, friendly service. Dynamite cocktails from the team behind Summit Bar. Very good, simply prepared food. It works for almost any occasion, although it’s […]
Ngam
Why Come Here? Authentic Thai flavors combined with American Comfort Food, Casual, Slightly Trendy Atmosphere, A Side of Dried Chilis When I first read about the opening of Ngam and that it would be serving “Modern Thai Comfort Food,” I was intrigued. However, as someone who enjoys traditional Thai cooking and […]
La Flaca
Why Come Here: Affordable, good Tex-Mex, Good for Groups In New York, and downtown in particular, finding decent Tex-Mex is a challenge. It’s especially hard to find a place where you actually can sit with a big group and have the “fiesta” experience of Mexican restaurants you see in other […]