Patisserie Claude – Classic French Bakery in the Village Patisserie Claude, 187 west 4th street, one of the finest French bakeries in all of Manhattan that is a local secret due to its unassuming presence. Tiny and quaint you might walk right by and not even notice...
Escape from the Cold in the West Village – The Happiest Hour During the winter months most of us tend to hibernate and stay in close proximity to where we live. When I found out The Happiest Hour opened down the in the West Village I couldn't wait to take the subway...
Doc Watson’s – Irish Pub on the Upper East Side Doc Watson's on the Upper East Side is a brunch treasure that I wish I had discovered much sooner. A weekend special that includes two complimentary drinks (alcoholic or not) with any brunch entree seemed too...
Sushi Craving Satisfied in NoHo – BondSt When it comes to dining out, sushi is by far my favorite choice. It’s one of the only meals I don’t know how to make at home (yet) and I am very rarely disappointed with the Manhattan sushi scene. My...
Southern Hospitality Hits the Spot at Duke’s If you’re in the mood for authentic Southern food, with an amazingly affordable price range, great drinks, friendly servers, and an overall feel of the south, then Duke’s is definitely for you. This cozy...
El Colmado in the Gotham West Market A trip, which intended to be quick, turned into a long dinner at El Colmado in the Gotham West Market. After strolling around, and checking out various eateries in the Gotham West Market, I realized I still...
When the Thai Craving Hits – Ruay Thai I’m always looking for affordable dinner in the city, I mean who isn’t? Thai food is one of those cuisines that I won’t eat for a while and then I will crave for an entire month straight. I’m on a...
Evening Bar – Inside the Smyth Hotel in Tribeca As you probably assumed, by my Eat Up New York name, I am engaged and planning what is soon be the most important day of my life (and my fiancé too!). We are getting married at the TriBeCa Rooftop later this...
Romantic Table for 10 at Banc Cafe – Murray Hill I headed to Banc Cafe with a big group for dinner. Luckily they take reservations so our large group could be accommodated, even on a busy night. We were seated at a high bar table and the waitress was more...
ABC Cocina – The Window to the Kitchen in Union Square Your Grandparents are coming for dinner. Where do you go? You are probably thinking somewhere low key, subtle music, white tablecloths, and minimal noise. When I made plans to have dinner with my...
Curry Hill Food Tour Begins Navigating Curry Hill The thought of Indian food can rile up many different emotions for people. Some love it, some despise it, and some just physically cannot handle it. Spice ain’t for everyone… But...
NYC Restaurant Openings to Watch Within the Coming Weeks It's always fun to try out a new restaurant, especially in the food capital that is New York City. You get introduced to a new owner or chef, or maybe reacquainted with one you stalked followed from another...
