June 2012
17 posts
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The Breslin
Just an after work drink turned into a quest for dinner. Being situated in Bryant Park, options of somewhat reasonable prices for great food seemed relatively limited in the sweltering, New York summer heat. In listing off places that came to mind, I casually mentioned The Breslin at the Ace Hotel. My friend immediately jumped on this suggestion, but complained about the 10 block walk down 5th...
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The Fat Radish
Walking down Orchard Street, the various awning signs made it clear that I was in Chinatown. I ventured downtown to meet my friend, Amber, for dinner at The Fat Radish, a trendy, rustic spot. My confused continued to grow to the point where I even checked my location on my iPhone. When I saw gorgeous couples standing outside a dark wooden door and large windows, I knew this place was different...
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Riposo 72
I have probably walked past this quaint wine bar at least thirty times since moving to the Upper West Side. Tucked away on 72nd between Columbus and Amsterdam, the little blue awning saying “Wine Bar – Café,” proves to be extremely deceiving and blends into the environment of Laundromats and Kinko’s surrounding it from the unknowing, tourist world. Luckily, rave reviews on Menu Pages and a quest...
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Earl's Beer & Cheese
There are some sandwiches that just stick with you. One bite and a snide smile graces your face and you know this is something you need to share with everyone. This happened today. And I can’t be more excited to share.
After winning our first Ultimate Frisbee game of the year on Randall’s Island (go team #PageRage), our stomachs were grumbling after all of the running around on...
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Jacob's Pickles
I have a new obsession; Jacob’s Pickles. I have been dying to try this new Upper West Side restaurant and finally had an excuse to make my way inside. With one single bite, this new, rustic spot made its way into my culinary thoughts and dreams. Already, I am convinced that this place, opened in December, will become a new staple of Upper West Side cuisine.
Amanda and I entered through the...
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Luke's Lobster
The quest for dinner took my sister and I up Amsterdam to a place we have never been; Luke’s Lobster. I have always eyed the little, hole in the wall, yet famous place. Amanda mentioned she had never eaten a lobster roll or remembered having one, (we were in Bar Harbor, Maine in ‘04 and I’m sure she had one then; she was 8). We decided to go and see what all of the hype was...
Cascabel Taqueria
The Upper East Side is not all that bad. I’m in no way shape or form ever going to be a convert, but I’m slowly becoming accepting. That’s progress.
I met my friends at Carl Schurz Park (I googled the name) on 86th and East End. It’s right on the river with plenty of benches and space for laying out. Watching all of the sailboats ride past gives the feeling that you...
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Acme
Years ago, my dad and I had gone to hear his old dental school roommate play with a band in the basement of Acme, a New Orleans restaurant, boasting a Cajun-Southern menu and decor to compliment. I had just turned 21, so we shared a beer inside, and then went to go hear the band.
When my friend, Amber, suggested we eat at the hot, new restaurant Acme, I had zero clue that I was going to the same...
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Land Thai Kitchen
My sister wanted to take me out for a fun, light birthday dinner. One place immediately popped to mind for the perfect location for our needs; Land Thai Kitchen. Owned by the same people as Recipe, this Upper West Side location serves some of the best Thai food around and the prices are beyond reasonable. That makes the food taste even better.
This small, narrow restaurant typically has an...
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Fig & Olive
I’ve written time and time again about wonderful meals and dining experiences across New York. My meal at Fig & Olive, a place I frequent for dinner, consistently has good food, but the service Saturday night put such a severe damper on my meal that this Meatpacking staple might have just been crossed off my go-to list. As the meal progressed, the service continued to get worse and worse to...
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Sarabeth's
I know there are better “bangs for your buck” brunches on the Upper West Side, but for some reason, Sarabeth’s draws me back time and time again. They just know how to do brunch and slightly differently then the rest of Manhattan.
Their brunches have been a city staple since the 80s when this restaurant was just a woman named Sarabeth kneading bread in her kitchen that you...
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Dovetail
The wonderful part about eating out revolves around the whole dining experience. From the second I stepped into Dovetail, the experience took over. My sisters and I had run ahead of our parents in the summer rain storm. The hostess checked our umbrellas, and immediately sat us down, rather than having us wait near the front. I have to say, that’s the sign of a great restaurant. True class.
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Casellula
I went to college in Wisconsin. Sure, I got a great education, but I learned something even more valuable outside of the classroom.
Cheese is awesome.
I always knew that, but the Madison farmer’s market took my love to an entirely new level. It takes a lot to impress me on the cheese front after my four years in the dairy state.
Casellula blew my mind.
Known as a cheese and wine bar,...
