Bar Find: Sake Bar Decibel NYC
Located in what I like to call Little Tokyo on 9th Street East Village, this place could easily be named best sake bar in NYC. Look out for the illuminated “On Air” sign (it’s the only way you’ll know you’ve arrived) and walk down the wooden stairs into what feels like a small Tokyo bar. […]
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Cocktail Bar Find: The Narrows NYC
It’s narrow (like the name) and the 1920s Deco inspired interiors will compel you to imagine the cast of Mad Men drinking here ”“ only in reality you’ll more likely be drinking with the local Bushwick crowd who are more hipster than Mad Men. Best Bit: There’s a back garden where you can enjoy some […]
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Bar Find: Kinfolk 90 NYC
Wythe Avenue is very quickly becoming the go-to nightlife street in Williamsburg for young Brooklynites and edgier Manhattanites. Right across from the Wythe hotel stands Kinfolk 90 Wythe – a spot that seamlessly combines bar, restaurant and club in an intimate yet vibe-y way. Best Bit: The space. It’s the kind of cool converted warehouse […]
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NYC Bar Find: Wythe Hotel Rooftop
WYTHE HOTEL ROOFTOP, WILLIAMSBURG NYC does cool hotel bars like no other city and the Wythe Hotel rooftop is no exception. Start the evening with dinner at Reynard and ask the staff if you can skip the line for post dinner drinks. Best Bit: Best view of Manhattan and a high coincidence of spying on […]
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New York City restaurant guide: Fifteen Favourites
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) It’s probably impossible to distil all NYC restaurants down to the best 15, but I’m ambitious so I’m going to go ahead and do it anyway. Besides, it’s my blog so I can take it back if I change my mind. These restaurants are the top-15 that really […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Banh Mi Zon
BANH MI ZON, ALPHABET CITY By far the best Vietnamese food I’ve eaten in NYC. There’s a real attention to detail I don’t normally see in Vietnamese restaurants ”“ they really do all the little things right. Take the Vietnamese sandwich as an example ”“ the roll is toasted to perfection and each ingredient is […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: The Butchers Daughter
THE BUTCHERS DAUGHTER, NOLITA Yet another NYC restaurant attracting all the pretty young things, but this time the crowd follows more of a female skew. Here you can enjoy healthy fare and fresh juices of the green and red variety and leave feeling good about what you just ate. Best Bit: Lone lunching at the […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: The Fat Radish
THE FAT RADISH, LOWER EAST SIDE The Fat Radish serves up farm-to-table British fare with a modern twist. Maybe it’s the food or the beautiful light, bright loft space but there’s definitely something about this restaurant keeps attracting all the pretty young things in NYC. Best Bit: After tasting The Fat Radish scotch eggs, I’m […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Tacombi
TACOMBI AT FONDA NOLITA Even in the winter, stepping into Tacombi feels like stepping into the summertime ”“ the vibe here is what makes the restaurant special. Just add white sangria and a group of your friends and you’re in for a fun night. Best Bit: The corn esquites ”“ grilled corn and deliciousness in […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Momo Sushi Shack
MOMO SUSHI SHACK, BUSHWICK If this place were in Manhattan, you’d never be able to get in. The restaurant mixes American heirloom ingredients with traditional Japanese cooking methods, which results in something that leaves the whole table fighting for who gets the last piece. Best Bit: The owner’s passion comes through, especially when you get […]
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