Category Archives: American

De Santos

When my friend Mer suggested De Santos for a midweek dinner and drinks meet up, I admit I wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of eating at a place pretty much absent from the foodie blogger’s radar. I’ve passed De Santos … Continue reading

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Cafe Minerva

I contemplated not reviewing this place so I could keep table competition to a minimum, but Cafe Minerva is just too perfect to keep secret. With tons of natural light, a gorgeous espresso bar, free wifi, and a menu of … Continue reading

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Ditch Plains Google Party

beautiful skyline at 9pm It’s nights like these that make the prospect of leaving New York unimaginable. With a warm summer breeze and a 360 degree view of the skyline, all torturous thoughts of subway-sweat attacks and desperate cab searches … Continue reading

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The Dutch

After much anticipation, I finally paid a visit to Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde’s new hot spot, the Dutch. With reservations nearly impossible to find, I took a chance and walked in unprepared. Fortunately, despite the overbearing noise and packed … Continue reading

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Filed under American, Business Meal, Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Seafood, Soho

Bill’s Bar and Burger

I have to say I wasn’t thrilled to be meeting my dad for cheeseburgers on a hot summer day at 6pm. I’m never really hungry right after work, and when it’s humid burgers aren’t usually top of mind. But, considering … Continue reading

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Extra Virgin

To celebrate my first night back in NYC, Sonia and I decided to have dinner at one of our favorite West Village staples: Extra Virgin. Thinking of this restaurant makes me smile – I just love its tiny outdoor two … Continue reading

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Spotted Pig Burger

I feel completely ashamed for neglecting my blog for over a month. It was out of sight, out of mind – I was in Brazil, repeating the excuse that no one in New York would care about my food opinion … Continue reading

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Pretzel Croissant @ City Bakery

When you Google “City Bakery Pretzel Croissant,” and click on the first organic link, you’re directed to City Bakery’s very own pretzel croissant fan website (non other than www.pretzelcroissant.com). On the homepage, it reads: The City Bakery croissant has a notable … Continue reading

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Filed under American, Cheap Eat, Soho

Week of Gluttony

I would never want to be quoted that I’m tired of eating in restaurants, but after dining out every night this week, I came pretty close to saying it out loud. I think some of the fatigue resulted from the … Continue reading

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Filed under American, Business Meal, Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Lower East Side, West Village

Abe and Arthurs

I’m never one to judge a book by its cover, but Abe and Arthurs just undeniably screams Meatpacking, where scene and exclusivity takes priority over quality and value of food. That said, having yet to find a negative review, I … Continue reading

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