Macondo NYC

Macondo – Lower East Side Latino Street Food

Lower East Side is definitely not limited when it comes to restaurants, but finding something affordable, fun, and perfect for those big group dinners can be a tough endeavor. You really have to do your...
Schnitz

Getting our Schnitz On with New Additions to the Menu

With founders hailing from Tel Aviv, Schnitz is not messing around when it comes to their main product, Schnitzel. For those of you who don’t know, schnitzel is any meat that is pounded, breaded and fried....

Lower East Side Food at The Comfort Restaurant & Bar

When you are on the Lower East Side, you generally want old school Jewish food or dim sum. However, there’s a new kid in town that’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to wait in line or isn’t down...
Tenement Talks Series

Tenement Talks, Vegetarian Cooking Past & Present

Last night reminded why I love this city so much and how easy it is to be spontaneous here. NYC is constantly buzzing with cool events, exhibits, talks, concerts, and so much more. And while I mostly feel like...
Taco Tuesday in NYC

Our Picks for Places to Go in NYC for Taco Tuesday

A recent food trend is reliving your elementary school’s cafeteria theme of Taco Tuesday, and honestly I’m all about it. Yes, tacos deserve their own day and yes, Tuesdays could use a little more fun. Here...
Chef Bahr

Behind the Meze with Chef Bahr Rapaport from Mezetto

Chef Bahr Rapaport, originally from New Jersey, had dreams of being a chef ever since he was a young boy. His mother even framed one of his elementary drawings depicting him as a cartoon with the written words...
Galli

Italian Comfort Food at Galli Restaurant

I have always been the ‘go-to’ when making a reservation at a restaurant with my friends and family. I always get “Wherever you want to go Rach”, “You pick the best places”, “What’s new and...
Barrio Chino NYC

Mexican on Lower East Side at Barrio Chino NYC

Barrio Chino NYC is an awesome spot, on the lower east side, to go with a small group of friends. The décor inside has the feel of a Chinese Restaurant, which may be confusing considering they serve...
Pop Karma

Behind the Kernels at Pop Karma

Everyone knows Popcorn is a great snack. It’s easy to make, easy to take on the go, and delicious to snack on while binging on Netflix for hours forever. But what you’ve been buying in your grocery store...
Russ and Daughters

Lower East Side Food Trip to Russ and Daughters

Russ and Daughters- 179 East Houston Street- family owned and operated for a century. Much like Yonah, of Yonah Shimmel’s knishes, Joel Russ was an immigrant who came to New York’s lower east side from...
Mission Cantina

Mission Cantina – A Feast for the Senses

Mission Cantina has your favorite classic cantina food as well as some new things to try. I went with the latter. So often I find myself out at restaurants wanting to try something new, but then the fear sets...