Why Come Here? Real Thai flavors in interesting preparations, relaxed setting After spending a month in Thailand a few years back, I became obsessed with finding traditional flavors here in New York. And that means moving past the curries and basil chili dishes that plague most Thai menus in New […]
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Upstate Craft Beer & Oyster Bar
Why Come Here? Fantastic, roatating selection of microbrews and oysters, casual setting Upstate is an example of a simple concept executed perfectly. The focus, as the name implies, is on a rotating selection of craft beers and oysters. In fact, they don’t even have a freezer which means the oysters […]
Maharlika
Why Come Here? Sample Filipino Cuisine, Great Cocktails, Night out with Friends Spring Rolls Maharlika gives you the opportunity to sample the underrepresented food of the Philippines in the safety of the East Village. It’s also a fun spot to hang out with a bar-like feel and classic rock blasting in the […]
Parm
Why Come Here: Phenomenal Italian Sandwiches; cool, retro setting; open late Meatball Parm Parm is the casual sandwich shop from the team behind one my favorite restaurants- Torrisi Italian Specialites. Torrisi also operates as a deli during lunch hours and there sandwiches have long received high praise. But it wasn’t until […]
Hahm Ji Bach
Why Come Here? Experience Korean BBQ at its best While I can’t yet claim to be an aficionado of Korean cuisine, I do know what I like. And Hahm Ji Bach clearly stood out as the best I’ve eaten. Thanks to Eric Malson for introducing me. Eric is an authority […]
