Naya

Romantic Ambiance at Naya in Midtown East

I was recently sent a list with restaurants that I “haaaaad to go to” so obviously I researched them all and had them on my radar. While strolling through midtown east with my friend we passed Naya, which was on the list. I took that as a sign and made a...
Christine Sfeir

The Incredible Woman Behind Semsom: Christine Sfeir

From Lebanon to New York, Christine Sfeir is spreading her love of hummus and other Middle Eastern favorites across the world with Semsom, a Lebanese (with a twist!) eatery which just opened its first US location two months ago at the corner of Astor Place...
Semsom

International Eatery Opens in NYC: Semsom

Everyone loves Chipotle. Myself included. The variety of options, mixes and matches, and combinations is basically endless, which allows customers to create a masterpiece of their own, every single time. Besides the never ending possibilities, it’s also...
The Best Spots For Hummus in NYC & Recipe

The Best Spots For Hummus in NYC & Recipe

Around the Eat Up New York office, we’re huge fans of hummus. We’ll put this popular Middle Eastern spread on just about anything! It’s also great as a dip, dressing, or simply by the spoonful. Lucky for us this obsession is a healthy one. Made with...
Best Lunch Spots in the Upper West Side

Best Lunch Spots on the Upper West Side

Warm weather has finally found itself to NYC which means its time to start venturing out come lunch time. So, if you happen to be either working on the Upper West Side or somehow just ended up there, here are some of the best lunch spots on the Upper West...
Pergola Restaurant NYC

Pergola Restaurant: Behind the Kitchen With Chef Nestor Moina

After enjoying my time at the Pergola Restaurant Spring Tasting Event, I was excited to sit down with their chef for a Behind the Kitchen. Originally from Ecuador, Chef Nestor Moina has worked hard to get to where he is today and is making a name for himself...
Behind the Taboon

Behind the Taboon with Chef Efraim Nahon

Chef Efraim Nahon, who grew up working in kitchens overseas in Israel, Greece, and more, has found a reason to call New York home for the past ten years. Originally making a name for himself as executive chef at Taboon, he’s since taken his talents to...
Ponty Bistro

The Adventure Begins at Ponty Bistro in Gramercy

Although I would say I am an adventurous eater I still have yet to try many varieties of world cuisine. I didn’t even try tofu or Indian food until I went to college. So when I had the opportunity to try the French Senegalese food at Ponty Bistro, I was...
City Kitchen

Delicious Food Options in Times Square at City Kitchen

City Kitchen has only been open for a few weeks and it has managed to stay off the tourist radar even though it has a prime Times Square location. So head over quick before it gets found out! When I first entered the door, off of 8th avenue, I was a little...
Mezetto

Small Plates with Big Hearts at Mezetto

Having tried many restaurants in the New York, there are a few crucial ingredients that are required to making it an overall good experience; Service, Ambience, and of course the Food. Mezetto, located on the Lower East side, on the corner of Houston and...
Taboon

The Magic of Taboon in Hell’s Kitchen

A Taboon is a clay oven, shaped like a truncated cone, with an opening at the bottom from which to stoke the fire. Built and used in pre-biblical and biblical times as the family, neighborhood, or village oven, taboon ovens continue to be built and used in...
Adalya

Dinner in Gramercy Park at Adalya

I recently headed to Gramercy Park to check out the new menu from Adalya mediterranean plates. Located directly beneath Dear Irving, on 17th and Irving, this newcomer to the neighborhood is serving up Mediterranean inspired cuisine from Chef Derek Miles,...