Archive for the ‘Brunch’ Category
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The Sunburnt Cow
137 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009
212.529.0005
www.thesunburntcow.com
It was a dark and stormy night…well, dark. And quiet. In fact, it was a Monday night. Monday night in the restaurant world is not a traditionally busy night. Most chefs actually use Monday as their day off. But that didn’t keep my wife and I from checking out The Sunburnt Cow in the East Village. But I will again emphasize the quiet part – from the start of our meal to the end it was just us, the bar tender/waiter/host and the cooks, which was not necessarily a bad thing. (more…)
Tags: Steinlager, The Sunburnt Cow
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Bao Noodles
391 2nd Ave
(bet 22nd & 23rd St)
New York, NY
212.725.7770
212.725.6183
www.baonoodles.com
To many Americans, the thought of eating tripe (sections of cow, pig, sheep, etc. stomach), save for a guy like Anthony Bourdain is unheard of; revolting, even. I am not one of those Americans. While I do appreciate and enjoy a plate of spicy buffalo wings or a turkey club, I also find that I am learning to enjoy more exotic and ethnic foods. Vietnamese cuisine is not totally foreign to Americans. In fact, the recent popularity surge in the traditional French-Vietnamese Bahn Mi has given Vietnamese cuisine a new chance to prove itself on the New York City stage with other more traditional dishes. Bao Noodles in Gramercy Park is bringing New Yorkers what they want, and challenging us to try something new and different and what I came to find out, a spread that may even satisfy the cravings of Mr. Bourdain, himself. (more…)
Tags: Anthony Bourdain, Tripe, Vietnamese
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
Valentine’s Day throws us for a loop this year – landing on a Sunday, one week after Super Bowl. Whether you’re in the afterglow or aftershock of the results of the big game, you’ll no doubt be obligated to step up and treat your lady to a full day of Valentine’s bliss. But fear not – arranging a romantic dinner or even a brunch is easier than you think. NYC restaurants are posting enough special deals to make everyone happy. And even if you’re flying this one solo (again) there’s something for everyone!
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Tags: Bao Noodles, Bondi Road, Chinese New Year, Love Punch Party, Mercadito, Mercadito Cantina, Mercadito Grove, Sunburnt Cow, The Summit Bar, Valentine's Day NYC
Posted in $$, $$$, Asian, Australian, Bar / Lounge, Bar Scene, Brunch, Downtown, Mexican, Midtown East, Prix Fixe, Restaurant, Special Events, Tapas, Vietnamese | No Comments »
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Barking Dog Luncheonette
1453 York Ave.
(77th/78th Streets)
New York, NY 10021
212-861-3600
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Every so often I find myself in a restaurant where I truly enjoyed the food, but felt that the staff was so inept and rude that it ruined my dining experience. Barking Dog Luncheonette in Yorkville was my latest experience in this series of occasional mishaps. Rather than a review, let’s give you an overview of the carnage. (more…)
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Imagine going to a dinner party at Carmen Miranda’s house: a chotzke collection that rivals the most astute junk collecting granny, a trippy tropical kaleidoscopic color scheme, kitschy décor, terracotta tiled floors, hand-painted signs, and good food served by an extremely attentive staff topped off with bananas flambé. Welcome to Esperanto!
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Tags: Botiquins, Brazilian, Esperanto
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
THE NOHO STAR
330 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012
212-925-0070
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Open for every meal of the day, THE NOHO STAR has been on my list for at least ten years of destinations where I have wanted to dine. I used to live about 10 blocks away but for some reason never made it in. I had the opportunity to dine there for a lunch meeting the other day and to be honest, I’m kind of annoyed that it took so long for me to sit down and have a meal. (more…)
Tags: American, breakfast, Brunch, dinner, Downtown, lafayette street, lunch, manhattan, nyc
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
City Crab
235 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003
212-529-3800
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One little block on Park Avenue in the Union Square / Gramercy Park area is littered with restaurants and bars. Between 19th and 20th Streets there are Angelo & Maxies, City Crab, Sugar Cane, Sushi Samba and L’Express. With all of these restaurants available so close to one another, you can literally never have to leave this one-block radius. On a recent Monday night, we took our hungry selves and settled into City Crab. I had only been there once before, back in 1998 or so, and have been looking to get back there ever since. Upon entering the restaurant, the bar area is on the left while just beyond that are high tables so that you can eat in the bar area but still enjoy their full menu. There’s an upstairs and a downstairs dining room which both have great views thanks to the floor to ceiling windows looking onto Park Avenue. (more…)
Tags: American, bar, Downtown, Restaurant, Seafood, union square
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
Sarabeth’s
424 Fifth Avenue
(5th and 6th Floors)
New York, NY 10018
212-827-5068
{Google Map}
www.sarabeths.com
Sarabeth’s is expanding its local empire by partnering up with Lord & Taylor to open up cafes in eight of its stores. This location, being the first to open up (another on Long Island is now open as well) has two floors worth of eggs and omelettes, jams, sandwiches and salads. On the 5th floor is the restaurant, open from 11:30am – 4:30pm (menu here) and on the 6th floor is the cafe with hours from 10am-5:30pm (menu here). If you’ve ever been to a Sarabeth’s before, you’ll know that the lines can be oh-so-long, but oh-so-worth it.
Photo courtesy of Sarabeth’s Restaurant
Tags: Brunch, dinner, lord and taylor, lunch, midtown, nyc, sarabeths, shopping
Posted in $$, 3 Stars, American, Bakery / Dessert, Brunch, Midtown East, Restaurant | No Comments »
