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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NYC Restaurant Find: Sushi Yasuda
SUSHI YASUDA, MIDTOWN Writing about Sushi Yasuda again is impossible. As soon as I start to write anything I just get annoyed that I’m not eating there right now. Best sushi I’ve ever eaten. Best Bit: Omakase, omakase, omakase http://www.sushiyasuda.com/home.html 204 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017 (212) 972-1001Â
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NYC Restaurant Find: Blue Ribbon Sushi
BLUE RIBBON SUSHI, SOHO Let the skilled sushi chefs of Blue Ribbon amaze you with their creativity and order the omakase menu, which allows the chef to create a gorgeous platter of the best fish for the day. Best Bit: The moment your eyes light up when the waiter brings this (↑) to your table […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Red Rooster Harlem
RED ROOSTER, HARLEM A little while ago Mikee and I went to see Chef Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster speak at the New York Public Library (check out the full video here). His passion for integrating his Swedish and African roots with his affection for Harlem and its local community took Red Rooster to the […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Gramercy Tavern
Spoil yourself with a meal at Gramercy Tavern. There are 3 levels of spoiling that can be done here: medium level spoiling where you eat in the tavern, high level spoiling if you eat in the dining room and order from the degustation menu and next level spoiling when you get matching wines. Your wallet […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Zabb Elee
ZABB ELEE, EAST VILLAGE Zabb Elee scores major points with me because I haven’t eaten such good Thai food since I last visited Sydney. You won’t find the usual Pad Thai here, what you will find is very authentic north-eastern Thai food that you can guarantee is very spicy (so be prepared). I don’t think […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Pig & Khao
I realised after eating at Pig and Khao a couple things: Hip Hop and pork ribs go really well together and the Filipinos like pork (as much as I do). When you go, make sure you order 2 things: the special pork ribs (they fall off the bone) and the crispy red curry rice salad […]
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NYC Restaurant Find: Acme
ACME, NOHO Acme is today’s Indochine ”“ where the fashion crowd converge and eat. Best known for its head chef Mads Refslund, a founding chef from Noma, Copenhagen and its owners who all come from Indochine, Bond St or Boom Boom Room stock. Best Bit: The vibe. It’s so “downtown New York” in every way […]
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