Category Archives: Lower East Side
The Co-Op at Rivington Hotel
I have many-a-post to catch up on, but I couldn’t wait to to give a scathing review of the restaurant my friends and I dined at last night, Co-op Food and Drink. The menu was so promising – all my … Continue reading
Filed under Lower East Side
Pulinos
It’s pretty obvious that I love trying new restaurants, but this week I devoted time to visiting old favorites with my friend Sarah, who was visiting from San Francisco. Considering she’s a fellow foodie, I didn’t want to take any … Continue reading
Filed under American, Italian, Lower East Side
Pulinos, again
This week has been the week of repeats and last night I had the pleasure of dining at Pulinos, one of my go-to spots for good food, vibrant atmosphere, and readily available outdoor seating. The menu has changed since my … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Drinks & Apps, Erin's Favorites, Italian, Lower East Side
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
Filed under American, Business Meal, Drinks & Apps, Fun Group Dinner, Lower East Side, West Village
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
Bacaro
I constantly hear great things about Bacaro, the cavernous italian restaurant on the east tip of Chinatown, but it’s taken 3 years to finally haul myself downtown to try it out. Tonight, I planned a family-style dinner in one of … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Cheap Eat, Fun Group Dinner, Italian, Lower East Side, Private Party
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
Barrio Chino
FINALLY! I made it to Barrio Chino and it was every thing I had hoped and dreamed. With a serious fear of having to wait for a table (this place is notorious for 2+ hour waits), Sonia and I put … Continue reading
Filed under Affordable Date, Erin's Favorites, Lower East Side, Mexican
La Esquina
The success rate for reserving a table at La Esquina is about 1 in every 20 attempts. Up until last week, I’ve spoken to a live voice on the reservation line only twice, and each time I’ve heard the same … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Group Dinner, Latin American, Lower East Side, Mexican, Soho, Swanky, Tapas
Beauty & Essex
I sit here, so full I can’t move, as a result of a supposed “tapas” restaurant that should be light enough for models and socialites alike. I guess the secret is to not overdo it, but Beauty & Essex offers … Continue reading
Filed under Drinks & Apps, Erin's Favorites, Fun Group Dinner, Lower East Side, Swanky, Tapas
