Midtown West

Da Marcella (Midtown)

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? Solid and affordable casual Italian/Spanish eats near Rockefeller Center The Bar Area (courtesy of Da Marcella) Generally […]

Totto Ramen

Why Come Here? Some of NYC’s best ramen The Counter Continuing on my high-end ramen pilgrimage, my third stop was Totto Ramen. After Ippudo, Totto is probably the next most well known of the city’s ramen dens. Naturally this means you can expect to wait. I have heard two hours […]

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 […]

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 […]