Category Archives: Brunch
Cafe Cluny
I’ve lived in the West Village for three years and I am ashamed to say that before today, I had never dined at Cafe Cluny, a West Fourth Street staple. Fortunately, my friend Mer proposed it for brunch. When I … Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, West Village
Maharlika
The second I read the inspiring Serious Eats post about Nicole Ponseca, brains behind Filipino pop-up Maharlika, I wrote her an email to score a table for my mom, my sister and me. As a half Filipino raised in a very … Continue reading
Filed under Asian, Brunch, East Village, Erin's Favorites, Filipino
The Meatball Shop
For about 6 months straight last year, I couldn’t escape the buzz around Daniel Holzman & Michael Chernow’s new Meatball Shop in the Lower East Side. Every food publication across the country made some sort of mention of it, but … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Brunch, Cheap Eat, Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Italian, Lower East Side
Breakfast at Pastis
When I dined at Pastis for a breakfast meeting yesterday morning, I was reminded why it’s the perfect place for this type of encounter. Within seconds of sitting down, the waitress kindly offered me a drink and croissant while waiting … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Business Meal, French, Meatpacking
Brunch at Schiller’s Liquor Bar
Sunday morning rolled around, and with the sound of rain crashing down on the pavement outside, Sonia and I needed serious motivation to leave her apartment. What better incentive than food? I was excited, because having woken up in the … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Business Meal, French, Lower East Side
Eating My Way Through NOLA
After various impressive meals in my hometown last week, I shamefully suspected that New Orlean’s food would fail to wow me during my visit there this weekend. But sure enough, as I sit here remedying three-days worth of southern food … Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, Cajun, Featured City Posts, Southern
SF – The Elite Cafe
Last weekend my parents and I strolled down Fillmore street in search of a pastry when the unexpected site of a crowd-free zone outside of the Elite Cafe suddenly changed our plans. Whatever the reason for the short wait for … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Cajun, Featured City Posts, Southern
SF – Cafe Des Amis
I flew into San Francisco last night to spend a few days relaxing before a work week in the San Bruno office, and thanks to my lovely friend Sarah, I had an early morning brunch at Cafe Des Amis to … Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, Business Meal, Californian Cuisine, French, Fun Group Dinner
City Bakery
Shopping always makes me hungry. As an adolescent, I loved taking trips to the mall with my mom because after hours of shopping, we had worked up a big enough appetite to warrant lunch in the Stonestown SF food court. … Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, Union Square
The Standard Grill for Brunch
I’ve dined just once at The Standard Grill, but my first experience wasn’t memorable enough to entice me to return. Last weekend, my friend and building neighbor suggested it for brunch, so I thought it would be a good opportunity … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Business Meal, Meatpacking
