Why Come Here? Amazing vegan dishes that won’t make you miss the meat Going to a vegan restaurant has long drawn awkward stares from both sides of the aisle. There are my carniverous friend who when I tell them I’m heading to a vegan restaurant ask who the special lady is that […]
New American
The Heyward
Why Come Here? Neighborhood New American spot with Southern twists & good cocktails The Heyward falls into a category I like to call Neighborhood New American. Every neighborhood needs a few. They offer a good vibe and nice variety of tasty dishes with just enough interesting twists to keep both foodies […]
The Pines
Why Come Here? Innovative cooking in Gowanus including an 80-day dry aged ribeye, laidback rustic vibe Things are heating up in Gowanus, and it’s not just a result of the canal becoming radioactive. The old industrial area that was once a sign you had wondered too far west out of […]
Llama Inn
Why Come Here? Exciting takes on Peruvian food, cool space, great cocktails Peruvian is often considered the premier cuisine of North America. Places like Nobu mention it as an influence in their cooking. And who doesn’t love a good ceviche on a warm summer (or recently winter)’s day? Yet every […]
Semilla
Why Come Here? Excellent innovative tasting menu, fit for vegetarians With vegetarian and vegan spots like By Chloe and Superiority Burger all the rage these days, vegetables seem to be having their moment. But when it comes to dropping $85 for a tasting menu, apparently people still expect a little flesh in their meal. […]