Mediterrenean

Gato

Why Come Here? Mediterranean Crowd Pleaser from Bobby Flay, NYC’s Best Paella Gato, Bobby Flay’s first new New York restaurant in over ten years, opened to high praise in 2014. Clearly the word has gotten out as he still appears to be packing in the crowds every night. So yeah, I was a little late […]

MP Taverna Brooklyn

Why Come Here? Sharable Greek plates good for groups Chef Michael Psilakis became a Greek cooking star with restaurants Anthos and Kefi followed by appearances on Bravo and BBC America. He since has expanded his empire with the more casual MP Tavernas on Long Island, Astoria and now Williamsburg. Despite a […]

Santina

Why Come Here? Summery food & vibes, good eats in Meatpacking Unlike the more dapper Major Food Group restaurants like Carbone and Dirty French, Santina just feels like a party. The room is filled with colorful flamingo chandeliers, giant flowers and plants all illuminated by massive floor-to-ceiling windows that make […]

Pergola

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? Hookah and Mediterranean bites in a garden-lounge setting A pergola is one of those wooden things you […]

Balzem

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? Great selection of Mediterranean small plates & wines in a casual rustic setting When it comes to […]