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1. Imperial No. Nine
I'd never heard of Imperial No. 9 before this week, which immediately increased my anticipation of going when it was suggested for dinner on Tuesday night. Especially after seeing the photos on the website - the interior decor is absolutely…More »
2. Café Gitane
Cafe Gitane is the definition of "quaint." A small storefront tucked a few short blocks away from the mayhem of SoHo's prime shopping area, the food is light, delicious and consistent.
The first thing I noticed is the striking beauty of every…More »
3. Uva
New York, NY 10021
(212) 472-4552
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side
Tucked away on the UES, Uva is worth the subway ride uptown. The most notable detail is the sheer length of the menu - pages and pages of options, seemingly all including truffles and cheese. The ambiance is romantic and comfy, service is quick and…More »
4. Morandi
Morandi's greatest strength is the romantic, comfortable, and truly warm atmosphere. The lighting and decor are almost perfection - memories of this restaurant are all accented with an orange/red glow and cozy feeling.
At the same time, the…More »
5. Osteria Morini
Let's add Osteria Morini to the growing list of fantastic Italian I've tried in NYC (Babbo, Torrisi, Gemma.) It just makes me so happy...
The portions are on the small size, which is a good thing as you don't leave in a gluttonous haze. Start with a…More »
6. Gemma
Gemma in the Bowery Hotel absolutely exceeded my expectations. A group of us came for a birthday dinner, and split a few salads, flatbreads and pastas. The decor is very clean and trendy, yet warm. I was excited when a couple from the cast of SNL…More »
7. Yerba Buena Perry
I'm not usually a gin drinker, but the poquito picante is a very good spicy cocktail to start out a latin meal. It's garnished with an extremely hot red pepper - don't try to taste the seeds, I made that mistake and was in momentary pain - but it's…More »
8. Cask Bar + Kitchen
New York, NY 10016
(212) 300-4924
Categories:
Bars,
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill, Kips Bay
This place is the definition of a neighborhood gem. The storefront is unassuming, but it's always busy inside. A nice bar area, mood lighting, dark wooden decor...great for friends visiting from out of town or a date.
Obviously, the Truffle Mac &…More »
9. Yakiniku West
Yakiniku is a hidden East Village gem - authentic food, attentive service, inexpensive & fun. I came here on a date and had an awesome time, as the elements of getting tipsy quickly on hot sake & a hibatchi-style grill make for easy conversation in…More »
10. Poco
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4461
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Caterers
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
I discovered Poco when a friend from college was managing the restaurant - and absolutely fell in love with their weekend brunch special. Unlimited bloody mary / mimosa special for around $22 is the absolute best, and I've had a great time with…More »
11. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca
Reservations required. A month in advance. In order to book a table for my boyfriend's birthday, I called 30 days in advance at 10:00 AM (the earliest you're able to call, and the latest you can call to secure a spot.)
The ambiance is perfect for a…More »
12. Fu Sushi
New York, NY 10009
(212) 375-1426
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
A fun sushi BYOB, accommodating to large groups, takes reservations and a festive atmosphere. Fresh sushi with a wide variety of options. Win all-around.
13. Beauty & Essex
New York, NY 10002
(212) 614-0146
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
The space is beautiful at Beauty and Essex, with meticulously detailed decorating in an extravagant 1960s style. My friends and I went for cocktails on a Friday night, so the venue was very crowded with a line halfway down the block as early as 1030…More »
14. Public
Categorization of this restaurant as "American" is incorrect - it's Australasian, with the most unique menu I've experienced yet in NYC.
A friend and I had a fantastic time here - I highly recommend a pre-meal margarita at the bar (the best I've had)…More »
15. Ippudo NY
Positioned conveniently in between the East Village and Union Square, Ippudo is a lively spot for an adventurous weeknight meal. I went on a Wednesday - and thank god my friend had stopped by 2 hours earlier to put our name in for a reservation.…More »
16. Dell'Anima
Dell'Anima was an absolute last-minute reservation at 10pm on a Friday when everything else was booked on OpenTable - but the food was better here than at many Italian restaurants I've booked and waited for for weeks.
The lobby was packed when we…More »
17. Heartbreak Restaurant - CLOSED
From walking by Heartbreak Restaurant, I got the impression that it was an upscale, American diner with a liquor license. I couldn't have been more incorrect - Heartbreak is indeed on the fancy side, but serves a wide variety of traditional German…More »
18. Bar Paya
Manhattan, NY 10003
(212) 777-6965
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: East Village
Visited Bar Paya after hearing tales about the Lobster & Shrimp Guacamole and wasn't disappointed. It's served with curlycue plantain chips and generous pieces of seafood. A must-get starter.
My friend and I enjoyed trying new foods -Peruvian Potato…More »
19. Torrisi Italian Specialties
New York, NY 10012
(212) 965-0955
Categories:
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Nolita
This is probably the most enthusiastic 5 stars I've ever awarded an NYC restaurant. It's worth all the hype, the wait, and more. I hate to be cliche and laud this as a "religious" experience, but I'd be lying if I didn't.
First of all, if you'd…More »
20. SUSHISAMBA 7
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-7885
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Asian Fusion,
Bars
Neighbourhood: West Village
This is the 3rd SushiSamba location I've been to - Park Ave, Miami and now West Village - and this was my favorite. While waiting for our table, I ordered a drink at the bar and the bartender delivered with a signature concoction, which was sweet…More »
21. inoteca liquori
I've been to both 'inoteca locations - in Kips Bay and the Lower East, and both were...average.
The menu is slightly difficult to navigate - it's primarily in Italian - and comes with a glossary of Italian terms separate from the menu to help the…More »
22. Alta
New York, NY 10011
(212) 505-7777
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
Went to Alta on a fall night when it was absolutely POURING rain outside with a friend. It's a tapas extravaganza - and will only be as expensive as you make it. Saying the menu is extensive is an understatement - it's intimidating - but I was…More »
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2011
Things I LoveSushi Sundays, Cheese, Small Plates, Sliders, Melty Sandwiches, White wine, Lisa Rose's Homemade Meatballs
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