Tag Archives: brunch
Cafe Orlin…then Peels for dessert
Today Sonia and I had an impromptu brunch at Cafe Orlin, a bustling, straight-forward, American/Middle-Eastern East Village restaurant that never fails to form a line of hungry patrons outside its door. Surprisingly, though, at around 12pm today we were seated … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Craving Sweets, East Village, Erin A La Mode, Erin's Favorites, Middle Eastern
Tartine
Tartine in the West Village is more than just a cozy French-American cafe on a quaint tree-lined street. To me, it represents a new beginning. Four years ago, after moving to the West Village from a 5-person home in Davis, … Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, Erin's Favorites, West Village
Grey Dog’s Coffee
Don’t be fooled by the name. Grey Dog’s Coffee offers oodles more than mochas and lattes. In fact, it’s one of my favorite neighborhood cafes for classic American breakfast or lunch. New York would be a better place with more … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, Chelsea, Erin's Favorites, Greenwich Village, West Village
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
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
Joseph Leonard – for brunch
Joseph Leonard is an adorable little neighborhood joint just on the edge of the West Village. Its rickety chairs, make-shift seating area and wooden bar with chalkboard brings me back to to my old brunch spots at UC Davis. The … Continue reading
Filed under American, Brunch, New American, Parents in Town, West Village
Balthazar
I can confidently say that Balthazar is one of my all time favorite New York City restaurants. With such bustling energy, a beautiful, aristocratic-brasserie setting, bright lights and constant action, it’s so quintessentially Manhattan, and I thrive off of its … Continue reading
Filed under Business Meal, French, Fun Group Dinner, Parents in Town, Soho, Steak House
Locanda Verde – Italian food in a French brasserie setting
After reserving a table one month in advance, I was finally able to try Locanda Verde – a favorite of my manager and co-worker alike. I rarely venture down to Tribeca, but after my visit to Locanda I see why … Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, Fun Group Dinner, Italian, Tribeca
Mercer Kitchen – come for the scene and to be seen, not for the food or service
I’ve been to Mercer kitchen countless times, and I always leave with the same impression. The restaurant is notable for the location – heart of Soho; the space – a chic, modern, clean-cut interior; and the people it attracts – … Continue reading
