A spin-off (orig on 78th St/1st Ave) of a Chinese-owned hole-in-the-wall sushi takeout w/ fresh fish @ stellar prices! Opt for 3 rolls @ $9.50; 7 rolls @ $21; sushi a-la-carte & bubble tea for xtra.
Order the oddball "St. Feuillien Triple 9L Salmanazar" aka the "largest beer bottle in the world". Read more.
Try the curry club every Monday in November - great combo of British and Indian cuisine! #JWF
Cozy neighborhood British gastropub. Recommend: scotch egg, fish and chips with mushy peas, pot pies and sticky toffee pudding. Great beer selection.
All the different types of toast are amazing - be adventurous and try to chicken liver and steak tar tar.
Best value Jap-Chinese owed sushi joint in NYC! Love 9-pc w/ 1 roll “Sushi Deluxe” (+$1 for CA Uni), Gyoza, hot Soba, Mixed Seaweed Salad, Tofu Steak, Yellowtail Toro Scallion & Futomaki/Veggie rolls.
Prefer 3 (medium salsa verde, pico de gallo & hot) on bottom from Los Tacos over 2 (like Chinese chili sauces) on top from Los Mariscos.
Come after midnight and you can literally split an entire galbi/kalbi meal with soondubu and hella banchan for around $12 between 2 people. Best, probably yummiest late night deal in NYC ❤️
Korean BBQ taco & rice bowl truck has rolled onto the scene w/ delish must-trys - spicy pork! Here Tue's & Fri's around 11am-3:30pm.
Hands down best fine-dining in area! Loved Halibut ceviche, Ricotta Gnocchi alla Bolognese, Fried Oysters w/ Foie Gras Aioli & homemade chocolate w/ sea salt + caramel.
Creative fare frm Chef Brady of NYC's Bouley & David Burke kitchens. Only complaint: tight booths indoors. Be sure to request 4 tbl in advance or head out to posh Patio- w/ H2Ofalls & NE coastal fare
$10 wkday & $13 wkend buffet! My faves: Gobi Manchurian, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Ammwala, Lasooni Chicken, & Chettinadu Veggie. Menu full of Indo-Chinese specials & options. Never a bad dish yet
Dim sum 'til 5pm. One of the better baked BBQ pork buns I've had in NYC!
Inventive cuisine with a focus on healthy, sustainable ingredients. We recommend the "Mushroom tartare" as appetizer. The restaurant is split into 2 spaces: the bar, and the dining room
My go-to for jewelry whenever I visit Portland, ME! Good selection of stylish, vintage, estate, + costume jewelry @ affordable prices & w/ attentive staff & service!
Fried onion rings + (fresh, huge) fried scallops are some of the best I've had in Maine!
Roadside shack w/ 1 of the freshest (& sweet meat) crab rolls I've had so far! And LOVE female lobsters -w/ smaller middle feelers- for ROE (orangy-red when cooked)!
OMG-fresh, light & un-greasy tasting Holy Donuts: Blueberry, Coconut, Triple Berry, & Coffee Brandy-made w/ Maine potatoes, pure cane sugar, unbleached flour, fruit juices & dark Belgian chocolate
Blueberry & Rum Raisin lovers rejoice...THE BEST homemade ice cream I’ve ever had (IMHO as a world-traveled NYC gal)! A 5-star MUST-TRY if you're in the area! Cute village by the sea too. :)
Love tasty & spicy Indo-Chinese: Shrimp Piri Piri, Ckn Tikka Masala, Paneer Szechwan, Ckn Malai Kabob & Salmon Tikka. Pricey & no lunch specials on wkend. Can't wait to try @ this E50th location?!
My Monterey go-to for seafood for 20+ yrs: NE clam chowder in a bread bowl, bucket of steamed clams, Cioppino + always a great view of the Bay & abundant marine life below Fisherman's Wharf!
1 of my fave vineyards on the N Fork. Unpretentious, chill ambiance w/ friendly staff & a dog named Panda. Love the Wild Boar Doe, Rosé, Coalescence, Chardonnay, & Pinot Blanc.
One of the best gourmet-style Angus burgers I've ever had. Zucchini fries, cole slaw, & Bananas Foster shake are great too!;9
Love how surprisingly fresh & creatively plated the sushi is. Just save me a spot at the sushi bar & order the perfectly fried gyoza along w/ the uni, Grilled Tuna, & Volcano rolls.
Unlike others that entertain w/ same mediocre Chef tricks, show & food, Kiku serves a # of options apart frm tasty teppanyaki: amazingly fresh & creative sushi rolls & other yummy Korean dishes.
Friendly staff. Grab a bottle & sit out on their open deck w/ a vineyard vista. Enclosed back room also has nice views.
Know what ur getting...ask waitress to bring #1 (larger) vs #2 (smaller) Blue Claw crabs to compare sizes - varies daily! I eat 'em Shanghainese way-simply steamed-w/ Chiangkang Black Vinegar sauce!
Why drive to MD to have best whole Blue Crabs done MD-style or in a garlic sauté + MD Crabcakes when u can come here?! MD Crab & NE Clam chowdas (altho' watery) are tasty. Order drinks & wait it out!
Epic find: the best carnitas (& pollo) taco I've had on the E coast! It goes head-to-head w/ a few of my faves on the W coast. Their tortillas were freshly handmade w/ corn masa right in front of us!
Like Viet pho joints in LA-most phenomenol pho (Viet beef soup noodle) I've tasted on E coast! I recommend squeezing some lime in the broth. Cha gio (spring, not Summer rolls) are damn good too!
Although I love the Pho, it's inconsistent. Noodles were perfect on 1st try & too soft & overcooked on 2nd but broth was heavenly. Don't bother ordering Banh mi (sammies)-they totally skimp on meat!
Order the Black Raspberry Rum Cake- our fave & the Caribbean Rum Bundt Cake is also great. Both have pure Madagascar vanilla & packed full of dark Bacardi Rum in the batter & the sauce.
Tasted (+ bought 2!) BEST rum cakes off the Caribbean @ an UES street fair. Not cheap & they're originally based in Troy NY but you can also order the Black Raspberry Rum Cake- our fave- online!
$9.99 (Mon or Tue?) wknite specials w/ entrée, side salad & pasta was a great deal! Chicken parm & cheese ravioli were rich & savory. Sad Ckn Francese & Ckn w/ Marsala sauce weren't part of the deal.
One of the most unique & toothsome versions I've ever had- lightly-battered, fresh calamari fried & nestled on a bed of lettuce, onions, pickled hot peppers all in a vinegary & buttery wine sauce.
Love the Italian stuffed breads - sausage, broccoli, eggplant, & spinach- & lemon cookies!
My other faves: NE clam chowder, MD-style Crabcakes, local fried scallops, potato salad, & corn on the cob (when in season July~early Sept)!
Unless you wanna wait for your food for 1 1/2 hrs, don't come during peak hrs..oh..and don't go when I go. ;p *Hint: they're open late!
Van's (in Albany) & this sibling serve up THE BEST Viet fare on E. Coast: beef noodle soup, Viet spring rolls, & grilled pork are my faves!
My new fave dish- Beef Stew w/ star anise, carrots, & daikon- just like Mom makes it! ;9
Local & seasonal family-run farm / country store that sells local produce, good apple cider, baked goods, homemade soups, sammies & salads. Love their Reuben, coleslaw, chicken salad & potato salad!
Corn & onions come w/ steak. Get small salad+potatoes OR garlic rice (barely enough for 2). Use both Pepper & Onion dressings on salad. Head to back section for real table instead of hi-tops up front
Steaks are “wet-aged” for 40+ days. Sirloin was tastier & leaner than Ribeye, which was 1/4 fat. Gals: opt for 8-10 oz & Ikinari sauce (a lil’ goes a long way). No need for sides if U get rice.
No-frills Jap steak chain has quality cuts made to order(by oz). $25 Restaurant.com cert (end bill~$50) got us a 10oz sirloin+top ribeye+1 garlic rice w/ corn & steak bits+2 Cokes+1 sm radish salad.
While original E Village location doesn’t take reservations, this 1 & Chelsea do. :)
Good NE clam chowda, cole slaw & lobster roll (1/4 or 1/2 lb meat). Stars are fried scallops, onion rings & lobster stew (more watery lobster bisque w/ tons of meat). Trying Strawberry cake next time
Famous fried "whole-belly" clams, fries, & perfectly boiled-in-fresh-sea-water 1 lb lobster (w/ Lay's chips) for $12.99! Ask 4 female, if u love roe! Ok crab meat rolls & lobster rolls. Expect waits!
Average 15-hole mini-golf for $8/adult but awesome ice cream shop run by same family for ~30 yrs! Love the Frozen Pudding (rum raisin ice cream w/ bits of dried fruit) & the Red Raspberry Swirl. ;9
The BIGGEST Bull Moose of them all! Mind-blowing selection of new & used music...you'll need weeks to go through everything! They have a book section too.
My fave shack w/ outdr seating & view of Casco Bay. Super fresh & cheap: fried scallops, crab+lobster rolls, lobsters right off boat! Clam Chowda's full of clams. + BEST blueberry ice cream ever! ;9
Pricier but worth it! Came bk 2x in 1 trip 4 nice S. Freeport H2Ofront views & lobsta, crab & scallop rolls + great steamed Littlenecks + lobsters. Skip soups, fries & slaw. Best ONION Rings+MIDDLES!
Follow painted lobsters to Lobster Pound (only 4 steamed lobsters, clams & soups). Skip Soups-watery & lacking in taste. Great steamed Littlenecks + lobsters but wish U got ur pick of M or F lobster.
Known for their #1 of Maine-style lobster roll (w/ 1 WHOLE lobster), this roadside shack in Wiscasset (right before crossing bridge E to Edgecomb) can't be missed..1-hr long line just to order!
#1 of Maine-style lobster roll (w/ 1 WHOLE lobster)! 2nd fave: Grilled Haddock sandwich. Scallops were very fresh & onion rings ok..except batter was too thick. Mayoey crab roll w/ lotsa meat.
Yrs of lovely, romantic moments here :)...my #1 spot for the most spectacular views of LA! Go watch the sunset, visit Planetarium, & see the stars w/ the lawn telescopes instead of lining up 4 Zeiss.
Celebrated my big 4-0 @ this old Hollywood haunt w/ my best LA friends. Come for the drinks, grounds & sunset views but not for the pricey food.
A touristy spot but I still love the Grove for the relaxed shopping atmosphere, tacos & aguas frescos at La Lotería in Farmers Mkt, & the star-sightings. Also, I get my parking validated in the Mkt.
Great wedding memories @ this small beach-front luau w/ welcome orchid lei, private table server, live performers, 5-course authentic Polynesian food+open bar. Great pork + Mai Tai's & Blue Hawaiians!
Curry fish balls, Siu Mai, & cheong fun (rice rolls) all for under $12hkd (~$1.50USD)! Yumm! ;9
My family's go-to place...High-quality dim sum in an upscale & serene restaurant w/ a spectacular HK Harbor view.
Best upscale teppanyaki in HK! The foie gras, abalone, Kobe beef, duck, & uni make it worth every pretty penny! ;9
Pricey but an al fresco AYCE buffet HK fave of mine: zen atmosphere, poolside dining next to HK Harbor, & high-quality grilled meats, seafood & salad bar, & dessert station.
Love their other location..looking forward to late night Eats here too: Best fried tofu & great spicy crab, mushroom medley w/ bell peppers, clams & vermicelli, & fried calamari. ;9
Best fried tofu & great spicy crab, mushroom medley w/ bell peppers, clams & vermicelli, & fried calamari. ;9
3 generations of my family have been coming here..best pigeon & borscht in HK!
This 100-yr old Macanese is legendary for roasted pigeon..& delish oxtail soup, African Ckn,& Stewed Ckn in Port Wine.
Try & buy the best homemade mozz, prosciutto, (grilled) hot soppresata, & huge arancini balls here! The eggplant parm can't be beat-even by Bobby Flay! Thanks again for all the yummy tastes, Dave! ;9
Don't walk out without gettin' some homemade mozz, grilled chorizo, & huge arancini balls-the best! So is eggplant parm, which beat out Bobby Flay's! Thanks again for all the yummy tastes, Dave! ;9
Scrumptious sauerkraut & potato + cheese fried Slovakian perogies w/ served w/ choice toppings: caramelized onions or marinated mushrooms. Don't forget the sour cream & a smear of mustard. 😋
The savory & sweet grilled peach & bacon sandwich is a bit messy & juicy but is a yummy summer addition to Num Pang's many delish sammies on their menu!
Not a fan of Ipswich clam w/ a siphon (gross foot/tail). I go 4 smaller Littlenecks or medium-sized Topnecks / Middlenecks but wish MC’s steamed 1’s weren’t gritty. No Manila & Razor Clams found here
Alaskan King Crab @$42/lb (1 jumbo leg) supplier is frm CA & was fresh but meat was brinier than sweet. Blackened Grouper-fresh, tasty & not too oily-good find! Potato salad was bland & starchy today.
Even if U don’t leave room for dessert after this sumptuous seafood meal, get the Key Lime pie to go..it’s the best 1 I’ve had in a while!
Don't hold up line. Know what U want b4 U get to front & order in Cantonese 4 curry fish balls+rice rolls: "kar-le-yiu-dan-cheong!" +Ask 4 all sauces. Cart lady's boy is sometimes there & spks English
THE C’town cart 4 curry fish balls+plain cheong fun...~$5, this “medium” mix of sweet & savory soy, sesame, peanut, Sriracha + curry sauces is quintessential HK-Canto street food. Meal+Tea egg for 50¢
My staples: Patlican (non-oily, smoky & garlicky eggplant purée), Garlic Ckn (wt meat chunks w/ lemon, wt wine+veggies) & Manti (homemade Turkish grnd beef dumplings w/ garlic-yogurt, sumac & mint).
Be sure to arrive early to grab a table out on the deck & the view ...especially on a nice day!
More for creative sushi lovers but not for the sushi purists. Omakase only: choices of either $85 for 12-course pp or $125 for 15-course pp
Not a fan of Ipswich clam w/ a siphon (gross foot/tail). I go 4 smaller Littlenecks or medium-sized Topnecks / Middlenecks & wish MC’s steamed 1’s weren’t gritty. No Manila & Razor Clams to be found:(
Crab cakes are a bit eggy 4 me. Come 4 yr-round med-jumbo Steamed Crabs flown in daily from Gulf. "No Old Bay! Plain pls" I eat 'em w/ my Black Vinegar (Shanghainese way). Coleslaw is not 2 mayoey.
Newly-opened thin-crust Boston pizza chain seats~25 ppl. BEST non-NYC-style 'Za on UES! Make it ur way: healthier, Vegan or GF & in 1/2 or full pies. Super-fast & fresh...more like Cali ‘Za #pizzatime
THE place 4 raw seafood: $12.99/lb live lobsters (or cooked for more $), NE clam chowder, Jonah crab claws, stone crab claws, bottarga, uni, & best variety & value of fresh E & W coast oysters in NYC!
Pepperoni, Roasted Mushrooms, Pickled Red Onions & Basil on Mozz w/ fresh tomato sauce😋
My go-to bar B4 an E’side Bdwy show. All abt Belgian beer & Moules Frites (7 diff preps) here. Ask ‘em 4 enuff broth (1/2 pot) to dunk ur fries. $27 AYCE Mussels & Fries w/ beer Sun’s+Mon’s after 4pm!
My new “Selfie” creation: Spicy Sausage, Bacon, Red Onion, Green Pepper, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce + mozz...next up: same except w/ ckn, XTRA BBQ sauce, no Grana Padano & sausage for “CA-style BBQ Ckn”
Eating #Vegan thx @ChefGuyVaknin for Ur creative 5-star quality Vegan #Sushi. Get #3’s to share: Mighty Mushroom Sushi Rolls, Badge & Fun-Guy Dumplings, & Sassy Bean Noodle Salad. #ZenfoodsterEats
Fan of their Brown Sugar DKA even tho’ it’s denser than Bouchon Bakery’s & the canelle’s are M’s faves but not loving the little flies buzzing around uncovered pastries.
Gourmet stop for donuts made w/ fresh fruit & nuts! My faves:cashew & orange blossom filled (R), PB & blackberry jam filled (front), & Concord grape (not shown). Apple cinnamon (L) tres leches (bk)
Gourmet’s stop for donuts made w/ fresh fruit & nuts. My faves:cashew & orange blossom filled (R), PB & blackberry jam filled (front), & Concord grape (not shown). Apple cinnamon (L) tres leches (bk)
For $50/hr: above-average massage, proximity to my apt + late-operating hrs (‘til 10pm)..., price can’t be beat for the UES!
60+yr celeb go-to & A MUST-GO FOR CRAB ❤️’ers! Expect wait, casual svc & loud mallets. Get BEST ALASKAN KING CRAB in US (from “Deadliest Catch!”)! Went 3X IN 1 TRIP..yes, it’s that great!
My fave @ New World Mall food court after Tea Twitter (sadly) left. Get the Taiwanese Beef Noodle or the Roast Pork Noodle w/ the Tea Egg- you’ll be able to top off both w/ unlimited pickles.
Not best in NYC but decent Viet food & BEST SOUP NOODLE FOR WHEN UR SICK ON UES! Get Pork & Shrimp Wonton Ckn Broth Noodle, Cha Gio Thit, Bo Loc Lac, Cha Ram, Ckn or Beef Banh Mi & Shrimp Chips
A bit cheaper than Hangawi. My fave zen all-vegan Asian lazy-lunch or dinner retreat. Get lychee wine, Peking duck buns, Combo Pancakes, Vermicelli Spring Rolls, stone pots, & pumpkin noodles salad.
Cheaper than Hangawi. Clean & zen all-vegan Asian lazy-lunch retreat w/ a jug of lychee wine, Peking buns, scallion pancakes, Vermicelli Spring Rolls, their stone pots, & pumpkin noodles salad.
Newly open 2 wks ago: has in & outdoor seating & more for the locals than the crowded Grand Central Terminal location for tourists & commuters!
This Japanese-Italian's been my fave for over 15 yrs! Order app portions of 2 diff pastas 4 variety: Spaghetti Con Uova Di Pesce (tobiko & shiso) and Linguine Ai Ricci (fresh uni, basil, pink sauce)
Missed #nationaltruffleday @ishikawanyc @donpham2569 + Chef Pham’s creative bites of pure omakase heaven & delish house-made yuzu sake..worth every last ¢! #ues #nyc #sushi #sake #truffle #caviar #uni
Our fave Mercato delivery essentials frm 80+yr old German-style master charcuterier during Covid lockdown: Fried Ckn, Beef Goulash, German Potato Salad or Cole Slaw, Bone Broth + Truffle Mac & Cheese
