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Flash Review: Whole Foods Market in Chelsea

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

wholefoodschelseaexteriorWhole Foods Market
250 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-924-5969
{Google Map | flickr}

What’s not to love at this Chelsea based location of Whole Foods Market? I ran in there the other day hungry as could be and searching for a quick lunch. I had my choice of a salad bar, sushi bar, hot foods, bakery area and more. I chose the sushi bar and had my way with a few varieties of multi-grained rice sushi rolls: tuna and avocado, shrimp and cucumber and two pieces of inari (rice wrapped in fried tofu).

Whole Foods never lets you down and the great part about it is that you can go there every day of the week and never eat the same meal twice. I’ll always be returning to this location and the 6 others in the city for more lunch and dinner goodness.

Tanuki Tavern in the Meatpacking District

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

tanuki scallopsTanuki Tavern
18 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10014
212-660-6766
{google map | flickr set | twitter}

After a wonderful Meatpacking Uncorked at the NYC Wine and Food Festival, we were left in the mood for great cuisine to match the great drinks that we sampled at the event.  Sure, there was food offered, but it wasn’t nearly enough to satiate our appetites.  Luckily for us, just around the corner, Tanuki Tavern had just sprung open its doors the night before and we were among the first to sample their new cuisine. (more…)

3 of the most beautiful words in the English language…

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

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Gluten-Free Beer!

Souen Organic Ramen
326 East 6th St. (between 1st & 2nd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
212.388.1155
www.souen.net

Souen is SWEET!

  • Recession friendly: All entrees are under $15 – Check
  • Organic gluten-free rice noodles – Check
  • Gluten-free beer – Check – Oh, yeah!
  • Vegetarian dishes: yuba, kale, mushroom, ume or tofu! – Check
  • Desserts without sugar, eggs, dairy or wheat – Check my pulse, I think I am going to pass out!

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