Tokyo Shio Ramen Why Come Here? A great bowl of ramen on the lighter side Following my life-altering ramen experience at Ippudo, I have set out on a quest to explore the world of these high-end Japanese soup noodles. For my sophomore bowl I decided upon newcomer Ivan Ramen Slurp […]
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Why Come Here? You’ve got a hankering for a solid grilled cheese sandwich The Dirty Living in Chelsea, the options for good delivery/take out comfort food are limited and the Melt Shop has become one my staples. The space is best described as farmhouse meets old meets 1970s kitchen with […]
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Ippudo NY
Akamaru Modern Why Come Here? See how good ramen can be Ramen might be the hottest dish in NYC right now, and I don’t just mean when it comes fresh out of the kitchen. Authentic Japanese imports and late night bowls are popping up all over town with waits in […]