Chez Lucienne, the Michelin rated French restaurant in Harlem is still assimilating – the heart that is the food is authentic (and delicious!), but the façade is in a state of flux as the newcomer tries to settle into its new home. (more…)
Archive for the ‘2 Stars’ Category
Chez Lucienne – Harlem’s 1st French Brasserie
Friday, December 11th, 2009Barking Dog Luncheonette in Yorkville
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Barking Dog Luncheonette
1453 York Ave.
(77th/78th Streets)
New York, NY 10021
212-861-3600
{Google Map | flickr}
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…)
Esperanto – 10 Years and Still Kitschy
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!
(more…)
3 of the most beautiful words in the English language…
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
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!
