ROKI Le Izakaya is a new Japanese Tapas spot opening in Flatiron today. They’re doing up all your Japanese favorites from sushi rolls to pork buns to ramen with their own unique twists along with some pretty intriguing original dishes like Duck Charsiu sprinkled with Foie Gras and Sesame Seed […]
Flatiron
The Clocktower
Why Come Here? Consistently great British/New American cuisine, rock chic space, on an expense account Generally these are the ways to not get me excited about a restaurant: Put it in a hotel where rooms start at over $700 / night. Describe the cuisine as “British.” Then charge $30-$40+ for entrees. […]
The Little Beet Table
Why Come Here? Fancy food that’s also light & healthy, lots of vegetarian options, gluten free, you want to dine with a lot of girls The Little Beet Table describes itself as “Guiltin’ Free” which should give you some idea what you’re getting into. Yes, it’s one of those “healthy” […]
Upland
Why Come Here? The real question is, why not? Right Amount for 2? 2-3 from the veggies/ones, 3 from the two (pasta) and three sections At some point Upland owner Steven Starr must have thought to himself “how can I make a restaurant that will make everyone happy.” Friends, clients, […]
Cosme
Why Come Here? Excellent New American style takes on Mexican cuisine Right amount for 2? 4 dishes As a big fan of the food of Mexico, let’s just say I excited to hear Enrique Olvera of Mexico City’s Pujol (the 20th ranked restaurant in the world) was opening a restaurant […]