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1. Ai Fiori
New York, NY 10018
(212) 613-8660
I wanna be a billionaire so freaking bad,
Buy all of the meals I never had,
I wanna be on the cover of Food & Wine magazine,
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen
Oh every time I close my eyes,
I see my name in shining lights yeah,
A different Michael White…More »
2. Del Posto
New York, NY 10011
(212) 497-8090
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
Del Posto must have one hell of a dish washer because our silverware was taken and replaced (whether used or not) on all 7 courses and multiple amuse bouches.
This was the best service I have ever experienced:
- I made a mistake on OpenTable and…More »
3. Scarpetta
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-0555
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, West Village, Meatpacking District
We kept requesting the stromboli from the bread basket as if it were a side item - we even ate it after dessert.
My experience with celebrity chefs and restaurants in Meat Packing was that they are typically all hype and extra trendy. However, the…More »
4. Marea
Marea really knows how to treat a customer - I came back for a business lunch (an expense account is a hell of a drug). I got a bottle of wine and we drank it before the appetizer arrived. The waitress and sommelier came over to apologize for the…More »
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7/24/2011
Why can't every day be my birthday? I've gone as far as extending it to a birthweek and birthmonth… Read more »
5. DBGB
New York, NY 10003
(212) 933-5300
Category:
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: East Village, NoHo
This place is every vegetarian's nightmare.
They have 14 different sausages - just when you thought sausages only came two ways (patties or links), this place will completely blow you away. The decor is "dressy casual" - laid back, but you want to…More »
6. Tinto
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-9150
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
I'm driven to tapas/sangria like a moth to a flame....
This is my favorite place to eat in Philadelphia (which is pretty cool because I loved it before I even knew it was Jose Garces place). A few of my favorite things are:
- Jamon Iberico (don't let…More »
7. Dell'Anima
Being a big risotto snob, its very rare that I can find a risotto as good as my wild mushroom risotto. I often want to go into restaurant kitchens and scream "YOU CALL THAT RISOTTO!" in my best Gordon Ramsay voice.
Dell'Anima is an intimate small…More »
8. Morimoto
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-9070
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Market East
I had such high expectations, but I found that there were equally as many hits as misses. I tasted the following:
- Rock Shrimp Tempura
- Tuna Pizza
- Kobe Beef Carpaccio
- Duck, Duck, Duck
- Miso Honeycake
- Beer Flight
Sadly, I had "orderer's remorse" -…More »
9. Sarabeth's East
New York, NY 10128
(212) 410-7335
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
The wait was minimal on a Sunday morning: 5-10 minutes. We started out with mimosas - the waiter leaves you with a mini bottle of champagne and orange juice so you can mix it yourself (to your taste). I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes / side of…More »
10. ABC Kitchen
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5829
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Flatiron
Michael Jackson is a liar! ABC is not as easy as 1,2,3 or as simple as Do Re Mi.
I saw that ABC won the James Beard for Best New Restaurant and grabbed the first reservations I could get (5:30pm - I should have been given a Senior Citizen Early…More »
11. Panache
The decor couldn't have been anymore picture perfect: exposed wood beams, cozy pillows/throws, fireplace in the middle of the room, and snow falling with the St Lawrence River in the background....
We came here for breakfast and we were so regretful…More »
12. Felidia
I've learned a lot about cooking pasta by watching Lidia Bastianich: adding it to heavily salted boiling water, cooking it until al dente, and finishing it off while it cooks in a sauce. If she can teach me to cook pasta properly, then her…More »
13. The Capital Grille
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 545-9588
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Penn Center, Market East, Avenue of the Arts South
I find steakhouses to be too cliche for business meals - there's nothing exciting about meat and potatoes, the food is too heavy, and I don't feel any value in price inflated food. The only problem is there aren't many places conducive to business…More »
14. Bar'rique - CLOSED
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-3111
Category:
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West Village
meat coma [meet koh-mah] -noun. A state of prolonged unconsciousness induced by consuming too much meat.
This place is a hidden wine bar nestled between Murray's Cheese Shop and Risotteria on Bleeker Street (look for the blue awning with no name).…More »
15. Resto
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-5585
Categories:
American (New),
French,
Belgian
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Flatiron
If I had to rank how much I love pork belly on a scale of '1' to 'pork belly', I would have to give it a 'pork belly'.
We came here on a mission - 3 of us were going to take down the entire pork belly ($45). I ordered a Kwak and we went with the…More »
16. Harry's Cafe & Steak
New York, NY 10004
(212) 785-9200
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Whenever I find something I really like on a menu, I tend to keep ordering it (otherwise I'm cursed when I order something else).
Their grilled chicken sandwich will awaken your tastebuds on each bite. Its filled with goat cheese, crunchy fried…More »
17. Light Horse Tavern
This place is somewhat of a conundrum (a confusing and difficult problem) - I like their food, love their "gourmet flair", but I don't eat here a lot (couple times a year and I live in the neighborhood).
After going out on Saturday night, I had no…More »
18. Satis Bistro
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 435-5151
Categories:
Modern European,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Desserts
I am definitely ready to renew my vows with Satis - they haven't been open a year and I have already reviewed them 4 times. Their menu is seasonal, so it is constantly changing (things constantly feel fresh and spiced up). The last time I went, I…More »
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4/14/2011
I came here for brunch with 9 people and they pulled out all of the stops. We were given the entire… Read more »
19. Barbuto
New York, NY 10014
(212) 924-9700
Categories:
Italian,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: West Village
On my culinary hierarchy, I rank chicken somewhere in the middle - its typically dry, tasteless, and boring. It really can't compete at the top of the food hierarchy with pork belly, duck breast, slow braised short ribs, or seared foie gras (not…More »
20. Cityside Bistro
Like Babe Ruth pointing to the outfield before his home run, I pointed to what I wanted as soon as I saw it on the menu: Crispy Duck and Citrus Thyme Risotto with Orange Cream Sauce.
I must admit, I was a bit nervous because they are a new restaurant…More »
21. El Vez
Guacamole and chips is more addictive than coffee, nicotine, heroine, and alcohol combined.
We ordered 2 guacamole starters: their original and the "Bazooka" Limon (with goat cheese, pistachio, chile flake, & roasted tomato). We laughed when they…More »
22. Marsha Brown's
The gf and I decided to take a day trip to New Hope to walk around and do the typical couple things (feed ducks, look at overpriced antiques, and take pictures next to the Do Not Take Pictures sign at the costume shop). Anyway, after a day of…More »
23. Amelia's Bistro
I live in the neighborhood so its one of my go-to places (especially when I receive a complimentary wine bottle offer in the mail) and one of the first delivery menus that I grab. I have my constant favorites:
- Chorizo, Wild Mushroom, Smoked Gouda,…More »
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1/8/2009
I usually go to Amelia's when I'm not in the mood to make breakfast or whenever I need a fix for… Read more »
24. The Ketch
New York, NY 10005
(212) 422-1965
Categories:
American (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Financial District
The Ketch has officially become our work lunch place. The hostess is friendly when you walk in, but we always sit at the bar with the rest of the lunch regulars. The bartenders (John, Bonnie, and Pauline) are attentive and pour generously. There…More »
25. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 246-0533
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts South
What's better than burning the roof of your mouth?
Answer: Burning the roof of your mouth four times.
I came here for a business lunch since it hit the perfect trifecta: close to my client, close to the hotel, and on Open Table. The location used…More »
26. The Ginger Man
New York, NY 10016
(212) 532-3740
One of the most expansive world beer menus I have ever seen. Its centrally located, making it an easy compromise for anyone (near 33rd Path station, LIRR, Grand Central, MSG, red/green subway lines, etc). Try to settle into a couch in the back -…More »
27. Woo Lae Oak - CLOSED
I had a nice little Saturday lunch after shopping in SoHo. For appetizers, we had the glass noodles with beef and baby pork ribs (both were delicious). For the main course, we went with the shorts ribs and chicken. The ribs were tasty, but I've…More »
28. Hearth
New York, NY 10009
(646) 602-1300
Categories:
American (New),
Italian
Neighbourhood: East Village
We got to Hearth before they opened and spotted Chef Canora sitting by the window (like a nervous school girl, I didn't want to make eye contact or acknowledge his presence). They referred me to their sister wine bar (Terrior) which is about 80 feet…More »
29. Casa Mono
New York, NY 10003
(212) 253-2773
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars,
Basque
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Gramercy, Flatiron
Is it possible that I ordered all of the wrong tapas?
Let me start off by saying that I respect Mario Batali and his food empire (he's definitely my favorite red headed chef because I despise Bobby Flay). Casa Mono is "cozy" and I felt like I was…More »
30. Zahav
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-8800
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Society Hill
Hi, my name is Hector M and I am addicted to food. *sobbing* I stay on top of James Beard award winners, I remember chefs who appear on Iron Chef, I DVR every food related show on Food Network, Cooking Channel, Bravo, Create, etc., and I even…More »
31. Le Relais De Venise L'Entrecote
New York, NY 10022
(212) 758-3989
Categories:
Steakhouses,
French
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
I hate when a reviewer compares a restaurant to one that they ate at in Paris.
Anyway, this restaurant is nothing like its sister location back in Paris. The only thing that remains the same is the concept: walnut salad with 2 helpings of steak and…More »
32. Osteria Morini
Enoteca - wine bar
Osteria - wine bar with a light food menu
Trattoria - casual inexpensive restaurant
Ristorante - a formal restaurant
I didn't know the difference between an Osteria or a Trattoria until a trip to Italy. Being a big Michael White fan…More »
33. Perilla
I've always said my dream job would be as a judge on Top Chef or Iron Chef. Owning a restaurant would be nice, but we all know that the true pleasure is in eating and not the toil in making delicious food.
I was super excited about dinner (so much…More »
34. Amada
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
Category:
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Olde City
If reincarnation exists, I want to come back as an Iberico pig....
I've been on an Iron Chef theme the last few times I've visited Philadelphia: Morimoto, Tinto, and Vetri (he defeated Symon). I took a few clients here and they sat us in the rock…More »
35. Barbarini Alimentari
You'll actually find a restaurant in the back of the market - its a pleasant surprise to see the dining area's exposed brick and skylight. They're the closest OpenTable business near work, so I jump on at 11:45am to snag a 12pm reservation (is it…More »
36. Artisanal Fromagerie and Bistro
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-8585
Categories:
Brasseries,
Fondue
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
Everything about this place reminds me of a French bistro (except the food).
I've come here a few times and always had high hopes (I always figured that I ordered the wrong thing). Its always packed and seems like a cliché first date restaurant…More »
37. Ajna Bar
New York, NY 10014
(646) 416-6002
Categories:
Lounges,
Asian Fusion,
French
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
Pet Peeve #1: Bathroom attendants.
Nothing pisses me off more than bathroom attendants (actually broken egg yolks piss me off more, but I digress). Who came up with the concept: have someone sit in a bathroom smelling all kinds of odors, squirting…More »
38. Mari Vanna
I had an open mind going in about brunch (they have a $35 all you can eat and unlimited Mimosas "special"). If brunch were a mathematical equation, it would be:
Breakfast + Lunch + (Alcohol)2 = Brunch
Parking was easy to find, it is quaintly decorated…More »
39. The Collective
New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-9717
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
Being a french fry snob, I read that The Collective had amazing fries (Disco Fries) - Food Network Magazine marketing dept, you lie! I ordered the fries and was not a fan (Brooklyn Bowl has nothing to worry about). I found the fries mushy from the…More »
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2009
Things I Lovepork, cheese, wine, eggs, carrot cake, pecan pie, and macarons (in that order).
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