MANDARIN ORIENTAL LOBBY LOUNGE – NYC Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 80 Columbus Circle Manhattan, NY 10023 Rating: 6.5 Towering high above Columbus Circle in the Mandarin Oriental is the Lobby Lounge which has some of the best views of Central Park in … Read more..
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30
May
Taverna Kyclades – Astoria
TAVERNA KYCLADES – ASTORIA 33- 07 Ditmars Blvd, Queens NY, 11105 Rating: 7.1 I don’t often venture very far outside of the city, or even very far above 14th street for that matter, but dinner at Taverna Kyclades was well … Read more..
Filed Under: Field Trip, Groups, Outdoor Seating
Tags: ASTORIA, FAMILY STYLE, GREEK, NEW YORK, QUEENS
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26
May
Japanese Treats
One thing I really love to do is try unusual foods. At Sushi Yasuda, one of my favorite sushi spots in the city, they have an assortment of interesting treats such as eel backbone (surprisingly yummy!) and this one here … Read more..
Filed Under: BLACKBOARD
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24
May
Wilfie & Nell – NYC
Wilfie & Nell is a cute, low key little bar tucked in the West Village that is a favorite among young New Yorkers. In the fall and winter it is cozy but in the spring they open their front to … Read more..
Filed Under: BLACKBOARD
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17
May
Fatty ‘Cue x2 – NYC
FATTY ‘CUE – NYC 50 Carmine St. (nr. Bedford St.) New York, NY 10014 Rating: 7.7 I am writing about Fatty ‘Cue again because I have such a consistently positive experience there each time I have been. My one major disappointment … Read more..
12
May
BondST – NYC
BONDST – NYC 6 Bond St. (nr. Lafayette St. ) New York, NY 10012 Date dined: 4.21.12 Rating 8.5 BondSt may fool you with its swanky and trendy vibe but it actually falls among the ranks of the best Japanese restaurants in NYC. Executive … Read more..
Filed Under: Date Spot, Drinks, Groups
Tags: EAST VILLAGE, JAPANESE, NEW YORK, SUSHI, TRENDY
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10
May
Tamarind – NYC
TAMARIND – NYC 41-43 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 Date dined: 4.20.12 Rating: 8.5 Tamarind is well known as probably the best Indian in New York City. While I am sure that there are many traditional hidden gems scattered … Read more..
09
May
Revisiting Macao – Pics!
MACAO TRADING CO. – NYC 311 Church St. (nr. Walker St.) New York, NY 10013 Date Dined: 4.28.12 Rating: 6.7 I have been to Macao many times now but thought I would provide a quick photo update because my last … Read more..
Filed Under: Date Spot, Drinks, Groups
Tags: ASIAN, COZY, ECLECTIC/GLOBAL, LATE NIGHT EATS, NEW YORK, TRENDY, TRIBECA
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09
May
Sons of Essex- NYC
SONS OF ESSEX – NYC 133 Essex St. (at Rivington) New York, NY 10002 Date dined: 4.28.12 Rating: 6.0 One of my best friends and college roommates was in town visiting this past weekend so the first thing I did … Read more..
30
Apr
Russ & Daughters – NYC
RUSS & DAUGHTERS – NYC 179 East Houston Street New York, NY 10002 Date dined: 4.29.12 Rating: 7.0 I am probably going to anger a lot of people with this post but I just have to say it – I … Read more..
Filed Under: Brunch, Family, Groups
Tags: BAGELS, JEWISH DELI, LOWER EAST SIDE, NEW YORK, OLD SCHOOL NY
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