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Txikito

Why Come Here? Authentic Basque tapas that are among the city’s best, great date spot Right Amount for 2: Around 5-6 tapas For those of us who have only seen the letters T and X together when abbreviating Texas, the first question that comes to mind when you see the […]

Toloache

Why Come Here? Dodge the tourists and have a solid Mexican meal in the Theater District Right Amount for 2: an app and 2 tacos or quesadillas As New Yorkers, we do our best to avoid the ten block stretch of Midtown West filled with bright eyed tourists staring at […]

Caracas Arepa Bar

When you hear the name “Caracas Arepa Bar,” you probably wonder “what is this arepa and do I want to go to a bar that makes little else but them.” While the arepa is something that needs to be experienced and not explained, the best I can say is that […]

Frying Pan

Why Come Here? Itโ€™s a beautiful day and you want to drink with several hundred New Yorkers outside on a (docked) boat Lemon-Herb Chicken Breast Wrap At some point this summer, youโ€™ll probably find yourself at the Frying Pan. And while youโ€™re there, you will run into someone you know. […]

Big Apple BBQ Block Party

The Dishelin Guide has been out of the game for a while, but I’m happy to bring it back with a review of my favorite food festival of the year: The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party. If you’re not familiar with the concept, I feel sorry for you. But basically […]