Gelato scooped to form the shape of a rose. I had never seen this until I came to Amorino. And not only does it look beautiful, it tastes phenomenal. This is due in part to their policy of only using organic and natural products. I can’t claim to have ever tried gelato in Italy (I…
Restaurants
Fish Sando from Harlem Public
The days of bad bar food are over. You no longer have to sacrifice having a damn good meal when you want a drink or two. Case in point: Harlem Public. I have been going here for over a year now, and their food quality is top-notch. This Saturday I went there for lunch and…
Brussels Sprout Pizza at Motorino
Motorino serves up Neapolitan-style pizza in both Williamsburg & the East Village, and I had heard the Brussels Sprout pizza ($16) was the one to try. So yesterday for lunch, I split one with a friend. The Brussels Sprout is a white pizza and has fior di latte, garlic, pecorino, smoked pancetta, E.V olive oil…
Kalamari Gemisto at Ovelia
For authentic Greek food with a modern flair, head to Ovelia in Astoria. My Greek friend ELeana is a regular at this restaurant, and we went there last weekend for her birthday dinner. Ovelia offers a selection of hot or cold meze, which are small plates great for sharing and for getting to try a…
Grimaldi’s Pizza
After living in New York City for over 2 & a half years, it was long overdue to try the famous Grimaldi’s pizza. I put it off for so long due to the horrendous lines at the original Brooklyn location. But on a recent trip to Hoboken, New Jersey (where there was no line!) I…
Mahi Mahi, Lobster & Scallops at 44 & X Hell’s Kitchen
The other night, a friend and I were looking around Hell’s Kitchen for somewhere to have dinner and we liked the look of 44 & X so decided to investigate the menu. The dinner menu is quite extensive, with many dishes sounding good to me so it took me a little while to choose, but…
Banana Walnut Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter
For my birthday, my friend Sarah suggested we have breakfast so I chose Clinton Street Baking Company as I’d tried their pancakes a year earlier during Pancake Month & they are exactly how pancakes should be: light and fluffy, with delicious toppings. Their secret is to fold egg whites into the batter. I had the…
Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings
For a dumpling with an extra kick, try the Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings ($8) from Grand Sichuan in the East Village. The orange tops of the dumplings is crab roe, which adds a delicious sweetness to the dumplings. If you’re new to soup dumplings, be sure to use the tongs provided to grab the…
The Best Thai Food in the City
Do your taste buds a favor and head to SriPraPhai in Woodside, Queens for authentic Thai cuisine that doesn’t come with a hefty price tag. I had a recommendation from a friend to get the roasted duck salad ($11.50) and it did not disappoint. Tender duck is combined with onion, chili, ginger, lime juice, mango,…
The Best Fried Dumplings in Chinatown
I have tried so many dumplings in my life, and one of my favorite weekend things is to have Dim Sum or Yum Cha. Nowadays, I tend to stay away from fried dumplings and opt for the healthier steamed version but I was recently at a dinner with friends at XO Taste and they ordered…