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Hideki "Notorious P.I.G." K.'s Profile
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1. Kanoyama
The Omakase Sushi at Kanoyama at the sake bar with sushi chef Nobu-san completely changed my view of sushi. It made me realize that good sushi could be had in NYC. It's not cheap, but not Masa expensive (I have not tried Masa). I can't even begin…More »
2. Chez Panisse Restaurant
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 548-5525
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
Squab!!!
I dined with three other friends on Saturday, November 1st in the downstairs dining room.
Our prix fixe menu was as follows:
Apertif (champagne)
House-smoked haddock with green bean and escarole salad
Chino Ranch greens (mustard greens) and…More »
3. Alinea
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
Alinea = A Celebration of Food.
It started with the simple question, "How long is the dining experience?"
To celebrate a special anniversary and as my final meal before my Chicago Marathon, my partner in culinary crime and I headed to Grant Achatz's…More »
4. La Maison de la Truffe
75008 Paris
France
+33 1 42 65 53 22
This was my favorite restaurant during my Jul 2007 trip to France. It is located near La Madeleine Cathedral, and was where I got "Truffled Out"!
I ordered the duck, it was prepared in 5 different forms, and was so good. Each course came with black…More »
5. Takashi
New York, NY 10014
(212) 414-2929
Takashi = Amazing Japanese Premium Beef Kalbi !
I tried Takashi, the horumonya (offal house), 3 days ago, for dinner. It came highly recommended by my g-sis. She accompanied me, my gf, and my father, and did most of the ordered for us.
The meat and…More »
6. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
New York, NY 10020
(212) 575-5129
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
My favorite steakhouse in NYC is Del Frisco's hands down.
The ribeye here was so juicy and tasty. It wasn't cheap, but was well worth it.
7. Maialino
New York, NY 10010
(212) 777-2410
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Gramercy, Flatiron
How RW Lunch Should Be Done!
Maialino is situated inside the upscale Gramercy Park Hotel, on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance. At nights, it's tough to enter their hotel bar (Rose Bar).
Maialino is restaurateur Danny Meyer's latest…More »
8. Gramercy Tavern
Dining Experience # 2 - Winter RW Lunch in the Bar Room
Me and the gf dined here at the front Bar Room during Winter RW two weeks ago. As you should know by now, the bar room does not take reservations (that's strictly for the dining room) and…More »
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8/5/2008
Instantly One of My Favorite NYC Restos!
Thank goodness Restaurant Week at Gramercy Tavern is only… Read more »
9. Sushi Koyo
I've met the sushi-Nutzi, and his name is Hiro-san.
Excellent Sushi & Entertaining Sushi Chef!
I recommend sitting at the counter. If you do, it's omakase.
You have to understand that once you're in Hiro-san's house, you have to dine by Hiro-san's…More »
10. Xi'an Famous Foods
Flushing, NY 11355
(212) 786-2068
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown Flushing, Flushing
The last time I was in Beijing (in 2000), I literally missed the train to Xi'an.
At the Beijing West Railway Station, I wasn't able to negotiate a good train ticket price from a scalper in time to join my two friends in a trip to Xi'an (think Silk…More »
11. Xi'an Famous Foods
I wanted to hold out on reviewing Xian Famous Foods Chinatown Manhattan location, but there's no point anymore. The cat's out of the bag now and everyone and their mama already knows about it. Thanks NY Times, TimeOut, Grub Street, and especially…More »
12. Ding Tai Fung
Amazing! I returned in March to DTF and loved practically everything that my friend and I had ordered. The XLB's were the star of the show, and the Shenzehnbaos were excellent, as well.
I heard that this DTF is not officially connected to the real…More »
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7/22/2009
Ding Tai Fung (in Taiwan) is my favorite restaurant.
The Ding Tai Fung in Markham (suburb of Toronto)… Read more »
13. La Locanda Del Ghiottone
South City Flavor in Old City
The food at this cozy neighborhoodly (yes, not a real word) was VERY delicious. A perfect place for me to carbo-load before the Philadelphia Marathon. Almost too perfect. I set a PR (personal record) at the marathon…More »
14. Sushi of Gari
New York, NY 10021
(212) 517-5340
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side
If money weren't a thing, I'd come here frequently. Because it is, I've only been here once.
Sushi of Gari is definitely not for the sushi traditionalist. Their omakase provides for inventive pieces / combinations. Each plate comes with about 6…More »
15. Le Bec-Fin - CLOSED
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-1000
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
Squabtacular!!!
The Squab took me to Le Bec Fin, one of Philly's finest restaurants, for my birthday last year and it was superb! They make their own desserts (you get to eat unlimited desserts off their dessert cart). The service was impeccable,…More »
16. Churrascaria Riodizio Tribeca
New York, NY 10013
(212) 925-6969
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Brazilian,
Buffets
Neighbourhood: TriBeCa
Excellent Meats, and a lot of it.
I haven't been to the Midtown Riodizio, but this one in Tribeca is quality.
The trick is to treat the dining experience like marathon and not a sprint because the best cuts come out when you are on the verge of…More »
17. The Modern
New York, NY 10019
(212) 333-1220
Categories:
French,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
Great RW Deal @ The Modern!
The Squab squabbingly pokes fun at me for calling this Danny Meyer establishment the "Moderne".
We went here for dinner during Summer 2008 Restaurant Week (reservations are a must). For $35, you get an appetizer, smaller…More »
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Things I LoveRunning Marathons, Marathons, Ultramarathons, Trail Running, Visiting New Places, Trivia, & Eating.
Find Me InRunning a marathon/ultramarathon somewhere in the country.
My HometownNew York, Kobe, Tokyo, Baltimore, & Toronto.
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Trying a new eatery.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI've traveled a lot and am not easily fooled by decor / ambiance.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadGuns, Germs, and Steel
My Favourite MovieFamily Guy episodes
My Last Meal On EarthKobe Beef Steak from Kobe, but I'll settle with Squab from Chez Panisse.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm trying to run a marathon in every state. 28 & DC down, 22 to go!
Most Recent DiscoveryMuslim Lamb Chop from Fu Run in Flushing, Queens, NYC.
Current CrushRunning, Trivia Nights, & Bowling.