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1. Blue Hill at Stone Barns
You come here and you literally fall off the face of the Earth for a day!...well the face of NYC @ least.
After a month of anticipation, I can't believe we were finally here!
It took less than an hour after leaving the city until you are greeted with…More »
2. Daniel
The privilege to dine at a 3 michelin star restaurant ranked 8th in the world in 2010 was more than worlds could describe. http://www.cnn.com/201... I would not trade the 4 hours spent here on a Friday night for anything else. Daniel Boulud, is my…More »
3. ilili
New York, NY 10001
(212) 683-2929
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
I'm gonna give a big thank you to Ilili for turning a not so great night great again!
Haha only a 15 minute wait for a table compared to Breslin around the corner (2HRS!!! on the Wednesday night!!).
Anyhow, my friend really wanted bone marrow and…More »
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7/16/2009
I say Yay! I'm a fan!
...a fan of their small plates... YUM! Came for restaurant week with my girls… Read more »
4. Degustation
Degustation was my first 15 COURSE meal EVER and it took just a little over 3 hours to finish!
Worth it? YES, every minute, every penny and every inch my stomach had to stretch to accommodate the courses + ~1/2 bottle of Rosé.
Surprised?…More »
5. Gramercy Tavern
How do you celebrate a belated b-day for 2 special friends who love to wine and dine and be accommodated to the fullest by the wait staff? ....you take them to Gramercy Tavern! :)
After a month's long wait...we finally made it to our reservation on a…More »
6. Ushiwakamaru
New York, NY 10012
(212) 228-4181
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: South Village, Greenwich Village
There is never so sweet a time to splurge $ on wonderful things like an Omakase special @ Ushiwakamaru than tonight. Good food is always justifiable and when I am about to lock myself up for at least a week for some brain cramming activities for…More »
7. The Ten Bells
New York, NY 10002
(212) 228-4450
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
I came back and loved Ten Bells all over again... this time I made sure I was hungry and thirsty!
You must try their shrimp nachos, their brandade and their octopus with potatoes...yum yum yum...:)
I think I cleaned out a bottle of Rosé Minervois by…More »
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4/17/2010
Did I just fall out of the NYC in a split second and end up in Spain? I mean you forget you are in… Read more »
8. Del Posto
New York, NY 10011
(212) 497-8090
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
Weekday LUNCH:
I was literally blown off the planet during a 3 course lunch @ Del Posto, Well done Mario! I seriously do not know what else could beat it...It was really almost 6 courses with all the amuses and dessert petits fours. ^_@
29$ for all the…More »
9. Butter Lane
Butterlane is undoubtedly and hands down the best and perfect cupcakes in the city...and this week reconfirmed everything I loved about Butterlane!! @_@
OMG their new fall icing flavors are SCRUMPTIOLICIOUS! ^_^
PUMPKIN and APPLE SPICE! ....and where…More »
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2/8/2009
I really think Butter Lane has the best cupcakes. They let you taste the butter cream frostings… Read more »
10. Otafuku
BALLS! OCTOPUS BALLS!...fluffy, creamy, tangy, warm, succulent, jizz in my pants, octopus balls!!!!!
These takoyakis were even better than my experience in Osaka, where these balls were originated! I LOVE TAKOYAKIs!!!
....They also have OKINOMIYAKIs…More »
11. The Bourgeois Pig
New York, NY 10009
(212) 475-2246
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
THE BEST FONDUE EVER!!!! I would drool over it anyday! 4.5 *s!
I came to this place not expecting to be welcomed by the most oddly character at the door checking IDs...He was in a black trench coat, wore one of those Dick Tracy hats (Black) with…More »
12. Crif Dogs
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-2728
Category:
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
You don't have to be drunk to appreciate the essence of a bacon wrapped hot dog. My favorites are chihuahua, you must add salsa and the good morning...It's exactly what you need after a long night of partying. Their chili cheese fries are a little…More »
13. Maoz
New York, NY 10003
(212) 420-5999
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Kosher
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
How much I have miss thee Maoz!
It was a wondrous day, my first day back in the city and Maoz was exactly what I was craving! Coming back from a place where they'll look @ vegetarians like they are from Mars, I was happy to finally eat something…More »
14. Fairway Market
*Buy a bike and ride across the bridge to Red hook, Brooklyn: ~$190
*Go to Fareway and buy a lobster roll with an ice cold drink: ~$10
*Sit outside at Fareway's patio with good food and friends: PRICELESS!
The views of the river, the Statue of…More »
15. L A Burdick Handmade Chocolates
New York, NY 10010
(212) 796-0143
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Candy Stores
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
I think have just ended my search for the best HOT CHOCOLATE in the city! I know it's a bold statement but I can still remember the first sip of the dark hot chocolate I shared with one of my oldest and dearest friends here....the good company could…More »
16. El Sabroso
OMFG!...5*s for the utter perplexity of this HOLE IN THE WALL!!! Literally!
So walking along W. 37th...one of the most uncultivated crass streets of midtown, my friend and I looked into this hallway leading to this place serving Ecuadorian food!!
WTF…More »
17. 69th Regiment Armory
New York, NY 10010
(646) 424-5500
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Kips Bay, Flatiron
My tummy is preggers with food...good food though so I don't mind spending 9 months with that baby in my belly :)
The Village Voice Tasting event was a success! YUM!
Little did I know that the armory used to house the Knicks games back in the day and…More »
18. In-N-Out Burger
Pacific Beach, CA 92109
(800) 786-1000
I heart In-N-Out!
Service: efficient and friendly!
Food: Fantastic fresh hand cut fries and cheeseburger with toasted buns!
Experience: strictly West Coast and priceless!
Don't forget their secret menu: ----ANIMAL STYLE! (the special sauce is melted…More »
19. Extraordinary Desserts
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 294-7001
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Downtown
FLOWERS, and GOLD LEAF and CAKE, OH MY!
Extroadinary Desserts will always be EXTRAORDINARY in my book! I LOVE THIS PLACE! I can't say that more clearly!
It turns my frown upside down, it makes a mediocre day into an eventful day and it creates a…More »
20. The Prado at Balboa Park
I still LOVE this place after so many years, it always delivers in service in ambiance, in location, in the food and in the drinks.
I was just here again to taste their 3 course prix fix for $20.10 celebrating the New Year:)
It was good, but I sort…More »
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2/2/2009
This is my favorite restaurant of all time! I mean every word!
They have a wonderful happy hour… Read more »
21. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Canada
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
There's a place and time for hot dogs, but for Japa Dog that doesn't apply! It's simply the best hot dog of its kind! TERIMAYO and MISOMAYO all the way baby!
Japanese spin to a hot dog! Innovative...and most importantly FRICKEN AMAZING!!! YUM!
GO!…More »
22. Fleuri Restaurant
The 5*s goes for their CHOCOLATE BUFFET on Thurs, Fri and Sat @_@ !
I really can't think of a better place in Vancouver that will serve up a chocolate storm like this place does! AMAZING!
....you have your chocolate fountains along with the fresh cut…More »
23. Provence Mediterranean Grill
Vancouver, BC V6R 2H8
Canada
(604) 222-1980
Categories:
Mediterranean,
French
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
May I just say, it is here where I had by far the best warm goat cheese salad of my existence!
The goat cheese was crusted with bread crumbs and it was the perfect temperature! ...It was a melt in my mouth decadence!
I like how this small place…More »
24. Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
Canada
(604) 666-6477
Categories:
Grocery,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Woohoo...the Boqueria of the Pacific West Coast! I love this market from the bottom of my heart!
Definitely a place to wow friends when they come visit me, they can't miss this!
I can't remember a single time I didn't have fun coming to the Public…More »
25. Lok's Chinese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6M 2A7
Canada
(604) 266-0788
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge
4.5*s....Mmmmm, I was craving congee and "wet-fried beef thick rice noodles"......OMG! I loved both of those here! YUM!
Service was good, the price was good and the place was nicely renovated! My "go-to" congee place from now on!
Yes!
26. Seasons In the Park
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M5
Canada
(604) 874-8008
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I lOVE this restaurant! It's one of my favorite places to have dinner and spend quality time with my family.
Located in Queen Elizabeth Park with the backdrop of Vancouver's beautiful downtown skyline, your eyes and mouth are in for a treat!
Their…More »
27. Nan Chuu Izakaya
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
Canada
(604) 276-8391
Categories:
Japanese,
Soup,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
It is places like this in Vancouver that makes Isakaya/Yakitori places in NYC look inferior!
I mean I love everything about this place....and it serves up the most amazing dishes I've had @ any Izakaya I've been to!
OMG! The grilled beef tongue was…More »
28. Kirin Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
Canada
(604) 879-8038
I really do think this place is one of the BEST dim sum restaurants outside of Asia and there ain't no yelp in Asia so hence the 5*s ^_^ ...nothing compares to Vancouver of all the dim sum I've had in LA, SF or NY.
Reliable, atypical and…More »
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Yelping SinceDecember 2008
Things I Loveto dance like no one's watching, the performing arts, the blue sky and green grass, yogurt, ice cream, walking, to paint, beaches, to yoga, being warm, to smile, to listen to the rain, listening to people, puppies, to cuddle, Summer, Spring
Find Me Inplaces with good food and/or happy people.
My HometownVancouver, BC and San Diego, CA
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Eating, drinking and meeting ppl!
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm willing to try most things once!
My Second Favourite Website My First ConcertMXPX
My Favourite MovieAmelie, Le Divorce, V for Vendetta, Pan's Labyrinth, Across The Universe
My Last Meal On EarthHK BBQ pork rice, miso ramen, Buffalo Mozzarella, pistachio gelato+Lambrusco
Current CrushDavid Rocco