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Spiga

Why Come Here? Upgraded Northern Italian Fare, Quiet and Charming dinner on UWS Right Amount for 2: 1 app, 2 primis/secondis As any many of you know, I rarely (and begrudgingly) make it up to Midtown, much less the “Upper” neighborhoods to its north. But with Hurricane Sandy leaving us […]

Comodo

Why Come Here? Innovative, Latin-inspired cuisine, Southern European hospitality, Great date spot Right Amount for 2: 1-2 apps & 2 entrees or 3 apps and 1 entree Shortly after entering Comodo, I knew I was going to like the place. As is often the case in New York, our table […]

Stephan Pyles (Dallas, TX)

Why Come Here? Innovative fine dining, great downtown Dallas spot for business, parents or a date Right Amount for 2: 3 ceviches, 2 entrees, dessert. Add another app if there’s a free loop on your belt. When you think of “foodie cities” in the US, Dallas probably doesn’t come to […]

State Fair of Texas (Dallas, TX)

The State Fair of Texas is the country’s largest and embodies everything Texas: long horns for sale, cowboys spinning lassos on top of trucks and, of course, lots of deep fried food. In recent years, the competition to deep fry the most outrageous thing has heated up with “food” items […]

Cafe de La Esquina

Why Come Here? Enjoy the La Esquina vibe with a last minute res La Esquina Brasserie, the Mexican restaurant hidden beneath a Nolita taco stand, remains a hot table after all these years still requiring reservations 3 weeks out on weekends. For those who want to try the food, enjoy […]