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Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop

Tokyo Shio Ramen Why Come Here? A great bowl of ramen on the lighter side Following my life-altering ramen experience at Ippudo, I have set out on a quest to explore the world of these high-end Japanese soup noodles. For my sophomore bowl I decided upon newcomer Ivan Ramen Slurp […]

El Maguey y La Tuna

Mole Poblano Why Come Here? NYC’s best mole sauces, authentic Mexican small town feel Right Amount for 2: 1 App, 2 Entrees Mexican restaurants in NYC tend to fall into two categories: the hole-in-the-wall taqueria and the upcale “Modern Mexican.”  While I certainly enjoy frequenting both of these concepts, what’s […]

Melt Shop

Why Come Here? You’ve got a hankering for a solid grilled cheese sandwich The Dirty Living in Chelsea, the options for good delivery/take out comfort food are limited and the Melt Shop has become one my staples. The space is best described as farmhouse meets old meets 1970s kitchen with […]

Lucali

Why Come Here? NYC’s best thin crust pizza, BYOB Pizza Pie When you read reviews of Lucali, they are often half about how the author killed their hour and a half wait at a local bar or drinking on the quiet streets of Carroll Gardens. In that sense, I feel […]

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 […]