Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
Smorgasburg is back and better than ever! I have written about this food fair before, but I’m writing again because it’s just so good and there are new booths to discover this Summer. Gone are the traditional flea vendors and all spots have been filled with food. Since Jill was visiting from Boston we had…
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For her birthday, Lindsay wanted to cross a restaurant off her bucket list, which means I got to do the same. Chef Daniel Boulud is known for his ultra high end restaurants – the kind that I can’t even dream of going to til I get a new job in finance. However, his latest venture,…
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Earlier in the week I had taken some Trader Joe’s Korean spiced beef out of the freezer. Sure, it would be nice over rice, but with a few extra ingredients, I knew I could make something special. I already had lettuce in the fridge, so I stopped at Katagiri on my way home. Katagiri is…
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I have been to Atlantic Grill often, but I have never been to its big brother, Blue Water Grill, in Union Square. The menus are similar and by that I mean they both serve no nonsense fish; however, Blue Water Grill is in a far more grandiose space that I now know is an old…
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Saturday night I headed to Ashley’s for dinner and drinks with her sister and friend. We kicked off the Spring evening with champagne on the roof of Ash’s building before heading around the corner to Yefsi for dinner. Yefsi is a Greek restaurant that has a long list of appetizers that make it perfect for…
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Johnny’s Bar is a tiny dive in the West Village that we stumbled into after brunch on Sunday. We walked in mostly as a way to escape the rain but then stayed for the laid back vibe. I feel like most spots in the West Vill are adorable little brunch places where you’re hoping to…
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Strippers are so overdone. And kinda skeezy. That’s why, for Bridge’s bachelorette bash, we decided to hit up Lips for a drag show. It was hilarious, fun, and extra raunchy. I wanted to ask the “women” all sorts of questions regarding the makeup and wardrobe routine but I kept that all inside and just enjoyed…
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Bridget’s bachelorette party was a raucous weekend-long affair, but Saturday was the big night. We started the evening with dinner at Essex, which is the perfect restaurant for groups. I’ve heard as much since I moved here but never got to experience it firsthand until now. I always thought it was the place for party…
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After walking around the West Village, Podz and I decided to end the day with a stop at Popbar. Popbar makes gelato, yogurt, and sorbetto popsicles that they then hand dip into the chocolate and topping of your choice. Podz chose hazelnut gelato with dark chocolate and coconut flakes, while I chose mixed berry yogurt…
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Puddin’ is reserved as a term of endearment, which is why I think it is the perfect name for this small dessert shop in the East Village. Puddin’ serves up their own special concoctions, like the lemon drop, coconut cruise, and caramel macchiato. Or if you’d like to create your own parfait, mix-and-match style, choose…
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Peaches to Apples 