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YPX Gala 2011: Celebrating Connexions
This year at YPX Expo’s Celebrating Connexions, held at Studio XXI, focused on cultural and community connections for Asian Americans. Â While people mingled and fought for a spot in the open bar, I found myself inclined to follow the caterers like Dim Sum A-Go-Go and Red Egg, and quickly grab at the appetizers that they…
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Gastroarte: Food is Art and Your Plate is the Canvas
Located by Lincoln Center, Gastroarte is a restaurant to immerse yourself into the world of art and food. With intricate paintings of a bull fighter and flamengo dancers on the walls, it is hard not to notice the Spanish influences that Jesus Nunez (the chef) has made upon this restaurant. Note: All dishes shown are…
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Forcella: Authentic Neapolitan Pizza in NY
As a New Yorker, I believe one of your primary jobs is to know what “good” pizza tastes like. With all the options in the city, ranging from $1.00 slices to $18 personal pizza pies, where can you get that well-made delicious Neapolitan thin crust? Forcella with their new outpost in Manhattan, has provided this…
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YPX 2011: Celebrating ConneXtions
Last year I was lucky enough to be invited to attend YPX Gala, held by the Museum of Chinese in America, where I stuffed my face with food and drink (with a picture of the brownies offered above), and listened to some awesome music. Looks like they’re having this event again and should be a…
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Lure Fishbar: Seafood in Soho
Lure Fishbar is located within Soho, an area populated with shops and stores, and provides solid American seafood fare. When you go down the stairs and get seated, it looks like you are sitting inside a beautiful cruise ship with dark wood walls and golden lights. I went for a company dinner and was excited…
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Bohemian: Japanese Exclusivity
When my friend mentioned that there’s an ultra exclusive Japanese bar / restaurant in NoHo called Bohemian, I was immediately intrigued. Â What do they serve? Why would anyone not want their establishment to be full of patrons? Â As it turns out, there is an appeal to knowing a place that isn’t known by most people…
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Degustation Wine & Tasting Bar: Delicious and Datey
I have been asked by my guy friends lately, “where should I take a date?” There are many options in this city, but I want to focus on one of them – Degustation Wine & Tasting Bar. I was not only blown away by the food, small bites indicative of the restaurant name, but also…
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Caliu – AYCD Brunch with Spanish Flair
I am all for scoping out great food deals. All You Can Drink (aka. AYCD) brunch happens to be one of those great deals that each NYer needs to experience for themselves. Unlimited drinks plus brunch food? What can be better. Venturing into the West Village you can find Caliu, a small but cute restaurant…
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Ciano: Italian in the Flatiron
Italian food has become a way of life for me – the pastas, the tomatoes, fresh mozzarellas, and olive oils – make my mouth water and I’m always looking for great Italian restaurants. Ciano, the newest restaurant from the chef and sommelier of Cru (which is now closed), has gotten rave reviews with their home-made…
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Peter Luger: Delicious Steak, Old School Feel
You say “steakhouse in Brooklyn” to a New Yorker and immediately “Peter Luger” will come to mind. Â Yes, it is known to be one of the best steakhouses in the NYC area, and in my experience, does deserve the title. Â It had a real old school feel; they had waiters that look like they have…