Mark Stern’s Prandial is comforting in all of its richesse. Plush banquettes, dark wood, and an angular, modern feel about … More
Tag: Food
KTCHN: Now Open on West 42nd Street
KTCHN, located at The Out NYC (and sister to the Hell’s Kitchen hotspot Eatery), is a delicious new fixture on West 42nd Street. Smooth … More
New Italian Restaurant, Galli, Now Open on Mercer Street
Steve Gallo and Michael Forrest’s Galli of SoHo specializes in Italian comfort food, but actually offers much more. There’s something for … More
Foodswings: Vegan Food Can Be Comfort Food
It seems that everyone loves Foodswings, one of the most classic vegan staples in Williamsburg. Bikers, hipsters, everyone in between … More
Depanneur of Williamsburg
A little market on a random block in Williamsburg has been thriving for years, now. The place was a dream … More
RedFarm Continues West Village Dominance
RedFarm turns away hundreds of hungry would-be diners every night. Many of these people return, not only because that which is … More
Farm to Plate at Amali in Midtown East
Herbs are not nearly as appreciated in North American cooking as they should be. Basil, mint, sage, and cilantro are … More
Homestyle Vietnamese Cooking at An Nhau
Williamsburg, Brooklyn contains its fair share of eccentricity and style: little oddball shops and cafes, full blocks of beautiful murals, … More
Go Wild at Empanada Mama!
“You came at the perfect time! Empanada Mama- this is the real feeling of the place. Enjoy!” Indeed- Empanada Mama … More
Classy Beer & Peruvian Fare at La Cerveceria
Owning a restaurant in Manhattan is, to say the least, a precarious business. Starting a restaurant off a blank page … More
Hunger at The Leopard
Stepping into The Leopard at des Artistes from the chilly, quiet sidewalk is a serious New York experience. The lively scents, the … More
Bright Night: Cafe du Soleil
Crème brûlée with a hint of lavender, cornmeal-crusted calamari, moules frites with garlic aplenty- what says sun like the fruits of … More
IL Tesoro: Gustatory Treasures
I haven’t had a real reason to go to the East Side from the West Side more than occasionally for … More
The Chocolate Room is Heaven & You Should Go There
The Chocolate Room in Cobble Hill Brooklyn is the kind of cafe you can enter comfortably in a group of ten, … More
Cozy Gray Days at The Grey Dog Cafe
During one very rough finals season in college, The Grey Dog cafe gave me memorable tummy comfort. After spending a wholly sleepless … More
Piola For Pizza Magic
Not a fan of tomatoey things, myself, I know that most of the United States is obsessed with pizza. Piola, which … More
Brooklyn’s Finest: Palmyra of Atlantic Avenue
*** Sadly, Palmyra closed for good in 2011. Over the summer, I happened upon a little cafe called Palmyra whilst … More
American Comfort Food That’s ‘Good Enough To Eat’
The food at Good Enough To Eat is well-proportioned, “All-American,” and satisfying to all senses. There’s a little extra something to each … More
Sarabeth’s West Offers Rural Fare in an Urban Setting
Sarabeth’s Kitchen on the Westside of Manhattan is a place of extremes. For weekend brunch, it is packed to the brim … More
Serenity in Brooklyn at Tazza Cafe
I ran into Tazza when I got lost in Brooklyn Heights on a cold, rainy day. It seems that many of the … More
Mama Mexico Raises Delicious Food in Manhattan
Mama Mexico is consistently fun and full of good eats. It is now common to order guacamole and have someone come … More
Taim: ‘Delicious’ is right
While Taim is super tiny and you usually can’t get a seat at peak hours (which is most likely when you will … More
Mandangsui: My Intro to Korean BBQ Delight
ONE: There are supposed to be as many plates on the table as possible. Start stacking. TWO: “It doesn’t really … More
Afghan Food on St. Mark’s at Khyber Pass
Khyber Pass is fun because you can sit in the window seats cross-legged and watch people walk down the street … More
Top Picks at Magnolia Bakery
Magnolia Bakery is known for its cupcakes. The little cakes are beautiful, with plentiful, colorful frosting. The cake itself is quite … More
Le Monde of Manhattan
There are three things about Le Monde of Morningside Heights, Manhattan, that draw crowds: cream, liquor, and meat. Everything else is an … More
R.I.P: The Original Edgar’s Cafe
NOTE: this article was written a month and a half before Edgar’s closed their main location on West 84th Street. … More