Category Archives: Parents in Town
Veselka Bowery
Tonight was a bittersweet celebration of my dear friend Kiloran, who’s moving to San Francisco to pursue her dream of getting as far out of New York as humanly possible. Not everyone is as obsessed with this place as I … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Drinks & Apps, East Village, Fun Group Dinner, Parents in Town
Cafe Sabarsky
I may forget a plot line or a character name 9 times out of 10, but I’ll never forget a scene from a movie that involves food. A standout instance is in the film Inglorious Basterds, when the protagonist, Shoshanna … Continue reading
Filed under Upper East Side, Romantic Date, Parents in Town
Ilili
I tend to avoid midtown-east restaurant establishments because I find them impersonal and fussy compared to my cozy West Village favorites. Ilili’s ambience didn’t necessarily prove me wrong, but the food was stellar. It’s pretty easy to win me over … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, Drinks & Apps, Family Style, Gramercy, lebanese, Mediterranean, Parents in Town
Ilili
I tend to avoid midtown-east restaurant establishments because I find them impersonal and fussy compared to my cozy West Village favorites. Ilili’s ambience didn’t necessarily prove me wrong, but the food was stellar. It’s pretty easy to win me over … Continue reading
Cookshop
I’ve had countless dinners at Cookshop (some good, others not so good), but after my first lunch at the restaurant this Wednesday, I instantly fell back in love. The pictures below should do it justice, but I must call out … Continue reading
Filed under Chelsea, Erin's Favorites, Fun Group Dinner, Parents in Town
Red Farm
Yesterday morning, I was awoken by a phone call from my friend Lauren, who, as always, was trying to convince me to meet her for dumplings in Chinatown. Despite my Asian heritage, I generally can’t start my day off with … Continue reading
Filed under Chinese, Fun Group Dinner, Parents in Town, West Village
Brasserie Les Halles
Funnily enough, the week after Anthony Bourdain made an appearance at Google with his No Reservations’ production crew, my aunt booked us a table at his longstanding Manhattan French bistro, Brasserie Les Halles. For all of the tongue and animal guts … Continue reading
Filed under French, Gramercy, Midtown East, Parents in Town
Bond Street Sushi
Hello! I have been very out of commission lately with an overwhelming amount of work, but I couldn’t resist updating everyone on the incredible Japanese meal I had at Bond Street last night. My friend and I got the personal … Continue reading
Filed under Erin's Favorites, Japanese, Nolita, Parents in Town, Seafood, Swanky
Landmarc in Tribeca
When Landmarc restaurant comes to mind, I think of two things: clients and parents. With a straightforward and sophisticated salad-pasta-meat-fish menu, round tables, fairly low noise level and residential location, it makes the perfect setting for a formal occasion with … Continue reading
Filed under American, Business Meal, Californian Cuisine, Fun Group Dinner, Parents in Town, Pizza, Tribeca
