West Village

Bar Bolonat

Inside Bar Bolonat (courtesy Yelp!) Why Come Here? Unique Israeli inspired small plates, date night Right Amount for 2? 1 Large plate, 3-5 smaller plates Bar Bolonat comes from the team behind Four-Star Falafel maker Taim and Dishelin Guide go-to spot Balaboosta. So you can imagine I’ve been angling to […]

Umami Burger

Why Come Here? Some of NYCs best burgers & fries Right Amount for 2? 2 burgers, 1-2 orders of truffle fries (probably 2) The Original with Truffle Fries and Beer Umami Burger is an LA-based chain known for bringing umami (aka the “fifth taste”) flavor to burgers. Since landing their […]

Gansevoort Market

The age of the New York gourmet food hall is officially here and I’m embracing it with open arms. No more arguing with your friend who wants sushi or a lobster roll when you want barbecue. No more splitting bills with that guy who always just “throws in a $20.” […]

Neta

Why Come Here? The “less rich” man’s version of Masa, excellent omakase menu, special occasion Think of Neta as the Brooklyn to Masa’s Manhattan (even though they’re both in Manhattan…). You get a thing that’s basically a laid back version of the other for a fraction of the price. Admittedly, I’ve […]

Piora

Why come Here? Impressing a date, parents or guests Right Amount for 2? monkey bread, a starter, a pasta and an entree Monkey Bread I first came to this space several years ago when it was a mediocre wine bar. I remember sitting in the back room looking out at […]