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...
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....
Stepping Back in Time at Famous Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse When friends come to town, I am determined to impress. It’s only natural to want to share your amazing city and show the ones you love the incredible spots you have found. It’s basically your time to show...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
