Lunch Chosen from our Instagram Feed – Uma Temakeria

Uma Temakeria has been all over Instagram recently, and as a huge fan of sushi I decided to see what it was all about. While California may have the sushi burrito we have Uma Temakeria. A temaki or a hand roll is made up of rice, fish and other sushi...
Westville NYC

Market Menu Catches our Eye at Westville

For the Behind the Kitchen series, one of my favorite questions I ask chefs and restaurateurs is what catches their eye on menu? After hearing their answers, I’ve had time to reflect on what my own answer would be to that question. And without hesitation,...
Untamed Sandwiches in Midtown

We are Wild about Untamed Sandwiches in Midtown

After the wonder and excitement of the Untamed Sandwiches Beer Dinner and a little taste at Village Voice Choice Eats, Julie and I had to head to Untamed Sandwiches in Midtown to spice up our lunch hour. Do you ever feel like a restaurant just gets you,...
exki nyc

From Brussels to Manhattan – Exki NYC

A recent restaurant opening in our area obviously calls for an Eat Up New York outing. EXKi NYC, which originated in Brussels, is bringing its fast casual and healthy appeal to Manhattan. Now with its second location open for business, we decided it was time...
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...
Pickle Shack

Pickle Heaven found at Pickle Shack in Brooklyn

You wouldn't expect a restaurant called the Pickle Shack to be anywhere else besides Brooklyn. Pickle Shack, found in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn, is what any other pickle connoisseur, like myself, would call heaven. Jordan found the Pickle Shack My...
Yeah Dawg

Shop-Up in Bushwick, Brooklyn? Yeah Dawg!

Would I travel to Brooklyn for a Vegan Shop-up?  Yeah Dawg, I would! Nothing can keep me from a vegan pop-up market. When you combine two of my favorite things, vegan food and markets, there is no chance I will pass up that opportunity! So when I saw...