Why Come Here? Real Spicy Thai, Cheap Eats, No Res Necessary Bodhi Tree has become my go-to spot for good, cheap Thai in Manhattan. The space itself resembles any mid-priced Thai restaurant in Manhattan with a decor that tries to look somewhat trendy and is filled with assorted Thai knicknacks. […]
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Restaurant Week Deals
The first Restaurant Week of 2012 begins next week, which most of you probably know means restaurants are offering 3-course lunches and dinners for $24.07 and $35, respectively. While this event was created to offer the opportunity to eat at expense-account restaurants for much more palatable prices,it’s degraded in recent […]
Joe’s Shanghai
Why Come Here? Sample Northern Chinese Cuisine, Great Soup Dumplings, Cheap Eats Joe’s Shanghai is the epitome of what one envisions in a New York Chinatown restaurant. Hectic, cash-only service. Pots of tea on communal tables. A large menu containing numerous dishes you’ve never heard of. It’s almost too perfect […]
ABC Kitchen
ABC Kitchen is Jean-Georges’ venture into the popular locavore arena. Having been disappointed by some of his other restaurants, I was skeptical about ABC Kitchen despite the hype and difficulty of getting a reservation (settled for 9:30 on a Sunday 29 days out! I know, it was sloppy not doing 30). After […]
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos is a Cuban rum bar specializing in rum punches. Now you may be thinking rum punches are for best drank in Caribbean or at frat parties. And usually I’d agree. But these punches are from the team behind Death & Co. and Mayaheul. They are light on the juice, […]