Category Archives: Upper West Side

Levain Bakery Cinnamon Brioche

Crispy on the outside, but soft, pillowly, buttery on the inside, this subtly sweet brioche is my ideal breakfast fare with a cup of English breakfast tea. Why does everything at Levain taste amazing? Grade: A Location: 167 West 74th St. at … Continue reading

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Pio Pio

It’s so refreshing to come across a deal for good quality food in New York. My fellow Semester at Sea-ers have been raving about Pio Pio for years now, but it took my friend breaking up with her boyfriend to … Continue reading

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Milos Estiatorio

After rushing down the scaffolding-covered, crowd-ridden street, walking through the glass doors into the expansive white walled space of Milos felt like passing through the gates of Heaven (see for yourself – there’s a virtual tour on the site). That … Continue reading

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Marea

Despite the fact that I’m so painfully full, I can’t resist professing how completely blown away I am by my meal at Marea tonight. It has been almost a year to the day since my inaugural visit with my friends Sophia … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, Italian, Romantic Date, Seafood, Special Occasion, Upper West Side

Marea

Marea Marea Marea. Everyone talks about Marea. Now I understand why! I rarely venture up to the Upper West Side but upon reading another review of the place, I felt compelled to give it a shot. Most importantly, one of … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, Erin's Favorites, Italian, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Seafood, Special Occasion, Swanky, Upper West Side

Daniel

It’s 10.28pm and I just returned from a truly memorable dining experience at Daniel. My fellow foodie friend, Erin (a.k.a Ketel 2), and I sat down to our table at 6.15pm. Yes, we sat for four hours – but dining … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, New American, Parents in Town, Private Party, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, Upper West Side