Why Come Here? Sample unusual and excellent Japanese cuisine, cool subterranean space, beautifully presented dishes Kyo Ya can best be described as a secretive den of authentic Japanese delights. There’s no website, and the menupages menu is 30% accurate at best. There’s no sign indicating the subterranean lair, other than an “Open” sign. In […]
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Rosemary’s
Why Come Here? Affordable West Village hot spot, roof-to-table dining (sort of), rustic atmosphere Rosemary’s Focaccia For those unfamiliar, Rosemary’s is a new Roof-To-Table dining hot spot in the West Village. Yes, they have a large garden on the roof which you can visit. And you’ll have plenty of time […]
Maison Premiere
Why Come Here? City’s best oyster happy hour, fantastic absinthe selection, 1920s Parisian decor Maison is not a great restaurant to review for Dishelin Guide purposes. The focus is on oysters (which change daily) and absinthe cocktails. They serve little else, and I haven’t tried any of it anyways. But […]
Nice Green Bo
Why Come Here? Hidden gem for impressing out of town / uptown guests, great Chinese that’s easy on the wallet, city’s best scallion pancakes Scallion Pancake Chinatown has never been known for it trendy or luxurious eating houses. However, even by its own standards, Nice Green Bo is on the […]
Union Square Cafe
Why Come Here? Dinner with the parents, suitable for foodie and non-foodie alike Union Square Cafe was Danny Meyer’s (Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, Shake Shack) first restaurant and at over 25 years old is still going strong. In fact, it might just be New York’s best restaurant for dinner with the […]
