Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
The last thing I think of when I imagine Upper West restaurants is a chill California vibe, but there goes Playa Betty’s, dropping a beachy restaurant on 75th and Amsterdam. It’s all tacos and margs here, with wood paneling and cafe lights so you feel like you could just step inside and prop your imaginary…
Read MoreIn a town like Savannah, where everything has been the same for years, it’s easy to spot when something new opens up. It took us all of two seconds to notice Blends, the new coffee shop towards the end of East Broughton Street. It’s nice to have something – particularly a coffee shop for chilling in…
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Like many vendors inside UrbanSpace Vanderbilt, Hard Times Sundaes started as a food truck. Contrary to what their name implies, Hard Times Sundaes is all about burgers, not ice cream. The burgers and hot dogs are what you would expect from a food truck – no frills, topped with chili, wrapped in bacon, fried. All the…
Read MoreSushirittos (a burrito made of sushi with seaweed instead of a tortilla) are an official craze. It started in San Fran and pretty much hit every big city outside of NYC…until now. There are finally a few places to get these sushi burritos, one of which is conveniently (for me) located in UrbanSpace Vanderbilt. Hai…
Read MoreIf you live near Sandfly and are looking for a legit breakfast, Loc’s is where it’s at. Honestly, I would eat there even if it wasn’t in my own neighborhood because I would say it might be the best diner in Savannah. Obviously, you could get the waffles and my 20-month-old nephew, Brooks, will certainly…
Read MoreThe spicy rigatoni at Carbone is one of those bucket list restaurant dishes. It’s the cheapest thing on the menu, but it is probably the most instagrammed item they have. That said, it’s still $26 and there’s not even any meat in it. But I’ve found a loophole: the rigatoni fra diavolo at Parm. You…
Read MoreIn the middle of DC’s Chinatown is Graffiato, a modern Italian-ish small plates restaurant that is churning out (and I do mean churning – our food came out super quick) innovative meals for the trendy Washington set. You could definitely eat here even if you’re not feelin’ tapas, as I know many men are opposed…
Read MoreSometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. Ummmm a bookstore that’s also a bar? This is it. It’s El Dorado. At Kramerbooks, you’ll find a wide selection of literature and an adorable little café that’s open late…
Read MoreWhen it comes to neighborhood sushi spots, you tend to stick to places that are in, you know, your own neighborhood. Sushi Choshi is just a little too far south for it to be my regular spot, so I’ve always just passed by on my strolls around the beautiful Gramercy Park thinking “oh, that looks…
Read MoreTwo great things occurred in New York in 1929: my La La was born and Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop opened. Eisenberg’s is an old school lunch counter, much like the ones my La La always talks about visiting after school. Set yourself on one of the stools and order endless cups of coffee or a simple…
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Peaches to Apples 