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Da Marcella (Midtown)

Note: I was invited as a guest of the establishment and received a complimentary meal. This was not in exchange for a positive review and opinions expressed are my own. Why Come Here? Solid and affordable casual Italian/Spanish eats near Rockefeller Center The Bar Area (courtesy of Da Marcella) Generally […]

Mayfield

Why Come Here? Great Crown Heights neighborhood spot, wide range of offerings to please anyone Cauliflower Custard There’s a good chance you’ve never been to Crown Heights and a pretty good one you’re not even sure where it is. It’s one those “gentrifying” Brooklyn neighborhoods and lies basically east of […]

Jinya Ramen

Pork Gyoza Why Come Here? Solid ramen option in the West Village Jinya is another Tokyo ramen mini-chain import that comes to us by way of LA (and several other West Coast cities). The West Village branch marks their 12th location in North America and given the stellar reviews in […]

Takumi Taco

Beef Curry Nachos (credit: Takumi Taco) Why Come Here? Cheap eats, interesting Japanese inspired tacos and nachos Like an American Idol for food, Smorgasburg has been a launching pad for many successful restaurant concepts in recent years. And from this years lot, one place I expect to see a lot […]

Urban Kitchen (Corolla, NC)

Why Come Here? NYC quality food & vibe in the NC Outer Banks Right Amount for 2? 1 App, 2 Entrees       When you go on a beach vacation, you generally accept that you’ll be stepping down your food game as the price to enjoy some sun and […]