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Kusakabe: A Deliciously Harmonious Omakase
I want to be a regular. This may be aspirational, since it seems as though everyone also feels the same way. With one Michelin star under the belt, Kusakabe seems to churn out fans – not only with its high-quality fish but its natural and comforting service. Nothing seems to be out of place, and…
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Nopa: Hearty American SF Dining
I have moved to San Francisco from New York City, and am making my way through the dining scene. It’s exciting, and so far I find it notably different than New York (there’s good and bad to that). Overall, I want to focus on the great meals I have here so that whoever ends up coming to this city will know…
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Marta: Pizza and More
UPDATE: I’ve moved to San Francisco! There will be posts about NY restaurants that I want to note from last year, and will soon be more posts about some of my travels in Australia, SE Asia and SF! New Yorkers are always trying to find delicious pizza and luckily enough, it is easy to find.…
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Caracas Arepa Bar: Reliably Delicious
Many people often ask me, “what are my favorite restaurants?” and I readily list Caracas Arepa Bar as one of my top choices. This spot has been one of my favorites for years; not only is it a great value but it is consistently delicious. So, what is an arepa? Wikipedia defines it as “a flatbread made…
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Wild Edibles: Fresh Seafood Heaven
Wild Edibles is great choice for any diner looking for seafood. With a market location in Grand Central, the restaurant in Midtown East proves to be just as good. This one Sunday after a nice and long hike around Bear Mountain area, my friend and I headed to get a late lunch that would – at bare minimum – have…
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SakaMai: Satisfies the Late Night Craving
In a city with a plethora of late night eat options, I would say it is not always that easy to find the greasy Japanese food that hits the spot. SakaMai in the LES has a few dishes that personally address my need after having a few drinks – hearty and saucy dishes – meant…
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I Forgot It’s Wednesday: Gatherings Fit for Foodies
Albeit some time has passed since I went to an I Forgot It’s Wednesday dinner, but as a very different and memorable dining experience, it is worthwhile to blog about! So what exactly is a I Forgot It’s Wednesday dinner? These dinners gather 10-12 people together to enjoy a tasty meal, personally curated by the ones who’ve prepared your food – Jenny Wang…
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North River: Belly Doughnuts and More
After reading a Zagat snippet about weekend brunch at North River titled “If you’re looking to be bad”, I was enticed to go check out the “belly doughnut“. What exactly does this donut entail? Slow-cooked pork belly, miso, coconut flakes, and brown sugar. It was awfully delicious, and a perfect example of how sweet and…
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Takashi: Late Night “Secret” Ramen Soothes the Soul
As noted in NY Mag’s article on late night ramen joints, Yakiniku Takashi has joined the list of Japanese restaurants that provide a different menu into the wee hours of the night. The seating is only available on Fridays and Saturdays on a reservation basis only. You can email them (ramen@takashinyc.com) to ensure a spot…
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Piora: A Restaurant of Unexpected Flavors
Piora is truly representative of what New American cuisine is; with an Italian-American chef and a Korean-American owner, you see the influences of each in the food that is produced here. Their culinary backgrounds – chef from Tenpenny and owner from Jean-Georges – definitely put this place on the West Village map. Also reading article…