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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

Corton NYC

Corton has been praised as one of the best new restaurants in New York City, but based off of the descriptions of its delicate and refined food, it didn’t strike me to be a potential favorite. While it may seem … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, New American, Parents in Town, Special Occasion, Tribeca

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

Babbo

My favorite Christmas gift this year was a gift from my dear friend Carolyn: a gift certificate to Mario Batali’s famous Italian restaurant, Babbo. I couldn’t wait to use it…but considering tables are next to impossible to reserve there, I … Continue reading

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Filed under Greenwich Village, Italian, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, West Village

Union Square Cafe

I’ve been to Union Square Cafe a few times, and have never been wowed by the food, which disappoints me for a variety of reasons. For one, foodies rave about this place. Secondly, the service is impeccable – waitstaff is … Continue reading

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Filed under Californian Cuisine, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion, Union Square

Scarpetta….wow… WOW (the food).

Scarpetta, in my mind, is one of the most well-known Italian dining establishments in New York City. Mention Scarpetta to a past visitor and chances are they’re a die-hard fan. With such a reputation, Scarpetta has been on my Must … Continue reading

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Filed under Business Meal, Italian, Parents in Town, Romantic Date, Special Occasion