I was recently invited by the folks at Tabelog to a Whole Hog dinner at DBGB NY. If you’re not familiar, Tabelog is essentially the “Yelp of Japan” but in the US they have curated a much more knowledgeable foodie community than what you’ll find at their competitor. It’s always […]
Lower East Side
Dirt Candy
Why Come Here? New York’s best vegetarian restaurant It seems like a hot new vegetarian / vegan restaurant is opening every couple weeks in New York. But Dirt Candy is the original gangster of the gourmet greens movement and still the one to beat. Even eight years on and with […]
Nakamura
Why Come Here? Unusual ramen styles including japanese curry and vegan xo Ramen shops in NYC tend to be tiny affairs, better setup for a slurp-and-dash than a long linger over your noodles. But Nakamura may take the crown for the smallest. It’s about a fifteen seat space neatly tucked alongside the Williamsburg bridge […]
Lowlife
Why Come Here? A unique dining experience recommended for all foodies Since opening a few months back, Lowlife has received somewhat mixed reviews from the food community. Part of this stems from the fact that Lowlife is clearly striving to do something different. And different isn’t always comfortable, nor is it necessarily better. […]
Kottu House
Why Come Here? Sample Sri Lankan street food, cheap eats Kottu House epitomizes the current state of the New York casual dining scene. It’s fast! It’s cheap! It’s easy-to-eat! It’s got hard-to-find authentic ethnic eats! From the streets of Sri Lanka! I’m sure many of you are sold already, but […]