Long time readers of the blog know I consider tacos to be up there with fruits, vegetables and pizza as the essential blocks of the food pyramid. You may also know that the aptly named Los Tacos No.1 in Chelsea Market is in fact my No.1 taco spot in Manhattan. […]
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Black Tap Burger
Why Come Here? One of NYC’s best burger joints “Pizza” and “Texan” burgers sound like the sort of things you expect to see in a TGI Friday’s commercial. Usually a list of ten types of burgers like these slathered with all types of different toppings and sauces means the restaurant is trying to cover up […]
Santina
Why Come Here? Summery food & vibes, good eats in Meatpacking Unlike the more dapper Major Food Group restaurants like Carbone and Dirty French, Santina just feels like a party. The room is filled with colorful flamingo chandeliers, giant flowers and plants all illuminated by massive floor-to-ceiling windows that make […]
Salinas
Why Come Here? Cute back garden/fireplace area, some excellent cocktails, eat tapas with the MePa crowd Salinas has received a lot of hype as a hot new tapas spot, so we were excited to finally check it out one Friday night. The space is cool, especially the backroom which comes […]