Mirage Kitchen brings Syrian fast food to the West Village. The food is nearly excellent. A pair of twirling shawarma cylinders are the center of attention with beef, lamb, and chicken. Get the bowl. Read more.
Petee's Pie Company opens just in time for Thanksgiving. They are selling pies in flavors like maple walnut, cranberry apple, cherry crumb, and sweet potato. Read more.
"Slather up the takoyaki with kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, and bonito, and you have pure umami. If only they sold alcohol; then you could wash it down with a beer or sake!" - Chef Tien Ho Read more.
"The falafel sandwich is so good here. The only problem is that I never know which flavor to get, so I get one green (herb) and one harissa." - Chef Albert Di Meglio Read more.
"E-Mo is a small mom and pop shop where all of the Kimbop is made exclusively by the husband and wife team. The beef is a great cheap snack and easy to eat on the go." - Chef Leah Cohen Read more.
The best deal on premises is the Chengdu standard dan dan noodles. Normally $7.50, during lunch the house throws in a bonus app,which can be Japanese seaweed salad, edamame, or Chinese dumplings. Read more.
Now the restaurant offers a smoked wing doused in Alabama white sauce. We approve. Eight wings for $12. Read more.
The $11.50 breakfast special at this Japanese bakery gets you a plank of fish (salmon or tilapia), a bowl of rice, vegetables, choice of salad, and miso soup with a generous portion of tofu. Read more.