East Village

Spiegel

Note: I was invited as a guest of the establishment and received a complimentary meal. This was not in exchange for a positive review and opinions expressed are my own. Why Come Here? Affordable, healthy all-day cafe in the East Village If you’ve been to Europe you may have noticed […]

Ottos Tacos

Why Come Here? LA style tacos, best shrimp taco in NYC, homemade corn tortillas Shrimp Taco Like the pizza slice joint and corner bodega, us New Yorker’s can’t get enough high-quality quick-service taco joints since Chipotle gave us the introduction. Many have run with the concept in new and often […]

Ippudo NY

Akamaru Modern Why Come Here? See how good ramen can be Ramen might be the hottest dish in NYC right now, and I don’t just mean when it comes fresh out of the kitchen. Authentic Japanese imports and late night bowls are popping up all over town with waits in […]

Giano

Why Come Here? Modern, interesting and affordable Italian with a friendly staff It is said that in the East Village, you can’t throw a PBR can without hitting an Italian restaurant. Most of them churn out perfectly good staples like pastas, meatballs and tiramisu in perfectly nice environs. So to […]

Otafuku

Why Come Here? Sample traditional Japanese snack foods, foodie adventure, cheap eats Takoyaki As someone who actively seeks out trying any and all kinds of food, I like to think there are few delicacies I’ve yet to acquire a taste for. Corned beef and organ “meats” come to mind first, […]