Mofongo Returns to Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg A little over a week ago I had the pleasure of heading back into the motherland of Brooklyn for the second annual Mofongo launch party. In the back of a boutique clothing shop, on Driggs Ave, was the holy...
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...
Behind the Kitchen with the Chef at Pounds and Ounces NYC Chef Margaret LaVetty, a native of New York, is the culinary mind behind the new menu and social dining experience at Pounds and Ounces NYC Pub. Her collaboration with Managing Partner Etai Cinader has...
Loss of a NYC Legend – Caffe Dante in the Village It is with a heavy heart that I am writing about the closing of Caffe Dante. There were rumors swirling around for the last few months, but it is rumor no more. I haven't felt this sad since CBGB's was...
Middle Eastern Comfort Food at Mirage Kitchen I went to Mirage Kitchen for a quick workday lunch and was thrilled with this new unique lunch option. While I’ve never been one to be afraid of the halal cart, many of my friends refuse to eat the “street...
Always in the Market for a NYC Food Market It’s no secret that I love food markets. I went to school near Cleveland, which fostered my love of food markets, Cleveland’s West Side Market is one of the most famous in the country. Eat Up New York...
Union Square Market to Table at the Irvington We recently went to check out the newly opened Irvington, at 201 Park Avenue South, and could not have been happier with the entire experience. You know it has been a good meal when, at the end, everyone has a...
Getting WastED at Blue Hill in Greenwich Village Blue Hill is a restaurant that has been at the top of my list for a while but I never quite got around to making a reservation… That is until it was announced that Blue Hill would be hosting a food waste pop...
Buns and Ramen at Momofuku Noodle Bar NYC Momofuku Noodle Bar is without a doubt one of the most popular places in the city to go get ramen. Although I am both a huge fan of David Chang, and ramen, I had avoided going to the Momofuku Noodle bar for a...
Park Avenue South adds Morton’s Grille NYC to the Menu I was pretty psyched to see that Morton's Grille NYC opened up on Park Avenue South. The location at 233 Park Avenue South needed an exorcism after the prior steak joints that had inhabited the space. Well...
The Chester Midtown Location for Lunch The Eat Up New York Crew was recently invited to try The Chester midtown location for lunch, which is the sister restaurant to The Chester located in trendy meatpacking district. Set inside/next to The Hilton...
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...
