There tends to be two camps of people when it comes Thai food in New York. One believes it’s too Americanized and not spicy enough. The other loves Pad Thai. Nothing wrong with either. In fact both should be able to enjoy a meal here (although there are currently no […]
Caroll Gardens/Red Hook
Avlee Greek Kitchen
When you pass Avlee Greek Kitchen on Smith Street, it doesn’t look like much more than your typical gyro joint. It’s a small but homey space wrapped around an open kitchen where they will, in fact, make you a gyro if you so desire. They’re probably great, although I didn’t […]
Dassara Ramen
Why Come Here? You’re ready to escape the traditional ramen styles While most ramen places in New York tend to stick to tried and true formulas, think of Dassara as Japanese noodles’ artistic friend. It’s not some quiet cozy place filled with wood and dim lighting to solemnly slurp noodles. Instead the dining area […]
Brucie
Why Come Here? Interesting Northern Italian cuisine in a cozy setting Right Amount for 2? One item from each section or 2 starters, 2 pastas There is something about a big Italian meal with friends that no other type of meal can ever seem to match. Sharing courses of pastas, […]
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 […]