Why Come Here? Authentic Spanish tapas, cheap eats in a charming setting Right Amount for 2: 4-5 tapas Tapas places are a dime a dozen in NYC, with most applying their “innovative take on Spanish cuisine” in order to command higher prices. Fortunately El Mio Cid didn’t get the memo and still focuses […]
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Allswell
Why Come Here? Interesting seasonal dishes, a lively yet chill atmosphere that’s quintessentially Williamsburg Right amount for 2: 2 entrees or 2 apps and 1 entree Toasted Barley If you were to list everything stereotype of a Williamsburg restaurant, you’d likely find that Allswell has most of the boxes checked. An ever-changing […]
Biang!
Why Come Here? Interesting Chinese eats in a Williamsburg setting with Flushing prices Right Amount for 2? 2-3 dishes including at least one noodle Make no mistake about it: if you live in Manhattan (or Western Brooklyn), Flushing is far. From our apartment in the West Village, it took nearly […]
Help Governor Rebuild
Back in September, I wrote a post about Governor and the incredible food being churned out of the few months old kitchen. In fact, the beef tartar was a recipient of 4 stars and remains one of my favorite dishes of the year. Sadly, due to its location near the […]
Pig and Khao
Why Come Here? Phenomenal & interesting Thai & Filipino fare, lively atmosphere, cheap beer Right Amount for 2: 3 small plates and a coconut rice Pig and Khao may be my new favorite restaurant in New York City. Let’s take a look at the tape: Delicious and interesting riffs on […]
