If you were waiting for the day for a restaurant to open that solely sold taquitos, well the wait is over. I bring you the new LES joint Taquitoria, specializing in that one dish; the taquito.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: TORO
The hottest restaurant in NYC right now is the Boston import Toro. A spanish tapas joint serving an extensive menu of Spanish bites from chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette, in the former Nabisco factory.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: PICNIC
When I heard a restaurant in the East Village just opened up called Picnic, I had no idea what ti expect. I stopped in this past Friday and what I got was awesomely executed, fantastic, and downright great food.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: HAN DYNASTY
Philadelphia favorite Han Dynasty has now graced our good ole city. This brand new Chinese joint specializing in Szechuan cuisine has opened in the East Village, and it is quite great.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: SOMTUM DER
Northern Thai fare is spicy and flavorful. And that is exactly what you will find at the just opened Somtum Der in the East Village, the sister to their Bangkok location.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: SUSHI NAKAZAWA
When I heard the chef at the new Sushi Nakazawa used to work with Jiro in Japan, I got excited.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: PIORA
Now Chris is back, this time on beautiful Hudson Street in the West Village, a much better place to showcase his talents. The restaurant is Piora, and it is Great!
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: KHE-YO
When was the last time you had cuisine from the country of Laos? I'm guessing, like me, your answer is "Never". Well that can now change, with the opening of Khe-Yo in Tribeca.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: THE ELM
I've noticed a trend as of late in NYC. Upscale chefs, opening sister restaurants that are more lowbrow. Cheaper, more casual, more accessible.
Read moreNYC FOODIE OPENING OF THE WEEK: CHARLIE BIRD
I knew the recent West Village restaurant Charlie Bird was a keeper after something happened during my meal there this week that has never happened before.
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