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Honest reviews of the restaurants I visit in New York City and the world.
Frank has been around forever, and for good reason—it’s one of those East Village staples that always delivers. The whole family of restaurants feels like walking into your grandma’s kitchen (if your grandma also had a killer HVAC system and three guys working an 8×8 kitchen nonstop). The vibe is simple, chill, and always reliable….
When we left off, we had just wrapped up dinner at Minetta Tavern and wandered over to Dear Strangers. This spot sits right by NYU, in my old stomping grounds, where I spent way too much time (and money) in dive bars back in the day. But this place? Whole different vibe. Dear Strangers You…
Every now and then, the stars align and Peaches makes it back to the East Coast. She’s one of those friends I don’t get to see nearly enough, so when she does roll through, it always turns into a proper feast. This time, we kicked things off at Minetta Tavern , a New York institution…
Picture this: it’s the first full football Sunday of the year. I’m way too lazy to cook, Monday meetings are looming like a hangover, and I need a pick-me-up. The natural choice? Chadwick’s. One: they’ve got TVs. Two: the sound is on. Three: the food is always on point. And if you haven’t realized yet,…
The question of the night: If you cook your own food at a Michelin-starred Korean BBQ like COTE NYC, does that make you a Michelin chef? Luckily, at COTE, you don’t have to worry about that—they handle most of the grilling for you. Minus the occasional stolen piece from a friend who insists on eating…
Let me start by saying this: we came here mainly for the Chicken pot pie. Yes, The Dead Rabbit is (or at least was) one of the top bars in the world. I honestly don’t even know its ranking anymore, but the drinks are still solid, the atmosphere is still buzzing, and the food? The…
Carne Mare is… interesting. Gorgeous setting, right on Pier 17 with the water view and a perfect breeze. (Not the place you want to be in winter, but that’s another rant.)Now, let me get this out of the way: I’m petty. Like, world-class petty. I will hold a grudge for years—decades even. So, while everyone…
Becca’s birthday always seems to line up with a Yankee game, and this year we had 12 people to feed. Now, how do you keep a group that size fed without losing your mind in the middle of a Red Sox vs. Yankees packed house? Simple: Uber Eats. UberEats to the Rescue Lines in the…
Closing time—time for you to go somewhere else, but you can’t stay in New York. Isn’t that how the song goes? Either way, this marks the final chapter of Becca’s birthday bash. It’s been a blast, but let’s be honest: I probably gained nine pounds in the process and really need some rest.For the grand…
This week’s adventures brought us to The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown Manhattan. Not our usual steak-heavy stop, but after two weeks of overeating (and overdrinking), we figured it was time to watch our girlish figures. Something lighter, fresher, and—most importantly—close to the hotel. The Sea Fire Grill at The Buchanan (158 E 48th St,…