37 Union Square West, right by McDonalds
It's gotten a little more expensive over the years, but it's a fun place to take people and the food is still good. Oliver likes the Grilled Beef (like Korean BBQ), and I like their Chocolate Truffle Cake (flourless - that's ok for dinner, right?).
1.28.2010
Ghandi Cafe
283 Bleecker St (between 6th and 7th)
Food: Delicious Indian cuisine
Ambiance: the inside of a subway car meets the inside of a Christmas tree
Extras: Owner is awesome and if you go when it's not busy you get surprises like papadum to start and rice pudding at the end.
Yum!
Food: Delicious Indian cuisine
Ambiance: the inside of a subway car meets the inside of a Christmas tree
Extras: Owner is awesome and if you go when it's not busy you get surprises like papadum to start and rice pudding at the end.
Yum!
Tahini
23 3rd Ave, near Saint Marks Place.
It used to be called Chickpea and was so successful they sold their name to a small chain that is now around the city. Don't be fooled: the impostor (new) Chickpea "baked not fried" falafel sandwiches are nasty. Tahini is the new name for the original recipe. Delicious falafel, delicious shawarma, delicious shawafel. And they can put it all in a salad if you'd like! They also make homemade pita and hummus on site.
Enjoy!
It used to be called Chickpea and was so successful they sold their name to a small chain that is now around the city. Don't be fooled: the impostor (new) Chickpea "baked not fried" falafel sandwiches are nasty. Tahini is the new name for the original recipe. Delicious falafel, delicious shawarma, delicious shawafel. And they can put it all in a salad if you'd like! They also make homemade pita and hummus on site.
Enjoy!
1.26.2010
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies
50 West 8th Street
b/t 6th Ave and MacDougall St.
They deliver cookies in the wee hours of the night to NYU students - not as far as Harlem - but I love the idea. They are open to walk-ins until 3:00 am.
The s'mores cookie is out of this world.
KESTE Pizza & Vino
This might be the best pizza I've ever had! The menu only consists of salads and pizza, but its amazing. It might not be the best place for babies, so plan on a date night for this one or bring kids that are old enough to sit in a chair. They don't take reservations, so you may have to wait, but its well worth it. Its in the heart of the West Village and the chef is President of The Association of Neapolitan Pizza of NY. Did you even know there was such a thing? You should look it up- its quite funny and interesting.
271 Bleecker Street.
A Salt & Battery
Authentic fish and chips, anyone?? This place is small and you probably wouldn't stumble on it. But run there now if you like the real thing. The fish was tasty, the chips were greasy and the guys behind the counter are really British.
112 Greenwich Avenue (between 12th and 13th Streets)
112 Greenwich Avenue (between 12th and 13th Streets)
1.25.2010
Delicious Tamales
Here's another "secret"!
Outside the Mexican Consulate/Embassy there is a lady who sells delicious, super cheap, homemade tamales...out of a garbage bag/shopping cart. I think she is only there during the warmer months, for lunch on weekdays. I think she only charges $1/tamale...something crazy like that.
The address for the Mexican Consulate: 27 E 39th St
Outside the Mexican Consulate/Embassy there is a lady who sells delicious, super cheap, homemade tamales...out of a garbage bag/shopping cart. I think she is only there during the warmer months, for lunch on weekdays. I think she only charges $1/tamale...something crazy like that.
The address for the Mexican Consulate: 27 E 39th St
Kati Rolls
the Kati Roll Company
Spicy Indian food, wrapped up in naan (well, a similar bread to naan...I think). Delicious & cheap.
Two locations:
99 MacDougal St in SoHo
49 W39th St in Midtown
Spicy Indian food, wrapped up in naan (well, a similar bread to naan...I think). Delicious & cheap.
Two locations:
99 MacDougal St in SoHo
49 W39th St in Midtown
Tacos Carnitas
I can't find the name of this place but they have the cheapest BEST tacos! It's a literal hole-in-the-wall.
It is on 10th Ave between W47th & W48th St on the west side of the avenue. Go inside the mexican grocery store and all the way in the back is a hole-in-the-wall where you order up some delicious tacos. The pork (carnitas) are my favorite.
It is on 10th Ave between W47th & W48th St on the west side of the avenue. Go inside the mexican grocery store and all the way in the back is a hole-in-the-wall where you order up some delicious tacos. The pork (carnitas) are my favorite.
Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park
I know, crazy prices! We went here for restaurant week last February and it is our ALL TIME favorite place. So superb! Unfortunately they are not participating this restaurant week, but if you see them listed in the future, GO!
I know, crazy prices! We went here for restaurant week last February and it is our ALL TIME favorite place. So superb! Unfortunately they are not participating this restaurant week, but if you see them listed in the future, GO!
An Choi
An Choi
This Vietnamese restaurant was one of the NY Times best restaurants under $25 for 2009. It's small and not super-kid friendly but the food is delicious. We liked the Chinese crispy roast pig Bahn Mi sandwich and the Pho Chay vegetarian noodle soup. Salad rolls were tasty, too.
85 Orchard Street - Sunday to Saturday - noon to 10:30pm
This Vietnamese restaurant was one of the NY Times best restaurants under $25 for 2009. It's small and not super-kid friendly but the food is delicious. We liked the Chinese crispy roast pig Bahn Mi sandwich and the Pho Chay vegetarian noodle soup. Salad rolls were tasty, too.
85 Orchard Street - Sunday to Saturday - noon to 10:30pm
Community Food and Juice
Amazingly fresh and local food. It's a bit more expensive than the average UWS restaurant, but you will not be disappointed. Brunch is fantastic... may I recommend the eggs benedict or the french toast. Go early or be prepared to wait in line.
Broadway between 112 and 113
Broadway between 112 and 113
Georgia's Eastside BBQ
Georgia's Eastside BBQ
Great ribs (they literally fall off the bone) and you can't go wrong with the 90's rap playing in the background.
Two people can share an entree.
192 Orchard Street
Between Houston & Stanton
Open daily at noon
Great ribs (they literally fall off the bone) and you can't go wrong with the 90's rap playing in the background.
Two people can share an entree.
192 Orchard Street
Between Houston & Stanton
Open daily at noon
Risotteria and Cones
Risotteria
Great Risotto and Italian generally. It's on Bleeker and a great place to take out-of-town guests because you can stop by Cones, which is a few shops over for some excellent Gelato. Grom is also on this block, but I prefer Cones. It's not very kid-friendly, but a cool ambiance.
Great Risotto and Italian generally. It's on Bleeker and a great place to take out-of-town guests because you can stop by Cones, which is a few shops over for some excellent Gelato. Grom is also on this block, but I prefer Cones. It's not very kid-friendly, but a cool ambiance.
Chat 'n Chew
Chat 'n Chew
This restaurant is in Union Square and totally kid-friendly. It's not common combo for that area. The food is general American, but pretty tasty. They have great pies and classics like Mac n' cheese and chicken pot pie. And they have high chairs and crayons and a kids menu.
This restaurant is in Union Square and totally kid-friendly. It's not common combo for that area. The food is general American, but pretty tasty. They have great pies and classics like Mac n' cheese and chicken pot pie. And they have high chairs and crayons and a kids menu.
Taqueria y Fonda
Amazingly delicious, and CHEAP authentic Mexican food introduced to us by the Jones.
Located on 108th and Amsterdam.
Located on 108th and Amsterdam.
La Esquina
La Esquina
Good fish tacos. Best I've had in NYC. (But not as good as what you can find in CA.) They are expensive, like, $4/small taco. But a tasty treat if you are nearby.
Located in Soho.
Good fish tacos. Best I've had in NYC. (But not as good as what you can find in CA.) They are expensive, like, $4/small taco. But a tasty treat if you are nearby.
Located in Soho.
Wondee Siam
Wondee Siam
Probably our favorite Thai restaurant. Their shredded mango salad is especially yummy and spicy. (I think it is always listed on the "specials" menu.) There are two in Hell's Kitchen. And one onColumbus Amsterdam, between W107th & W108th. (Thanks Nikki!)
Probably our favorite Thai restaurant. Their shredded mango salad is especially yummy and spicy. (I think it is always listed on the "specials" menu.) There are two in Hell's Kitchen. And one on
Hummus Place
Hummus Place
Decent prices, simple menu.
They have a handful of locations: West Village, Upper West Side & East Village. Click here for addresses.
Our favorite items off the menu: hummus mushrooms, health salad, & the falafel. I generally don't like eggplant, but it is quite tasty here.
Decent prices, simple menu.
They have a handful of locations: West Village, Upper West Side & East Village. Click here for addresses.
Our favorite items off the menu: hummus mushrooms, health salad, & the falafel. I generally don't like eggplant, but it is quite tasty here.
Le Grainne Cafe
Le Grainne Cafe
This cute cafe in Chelsea is in one of the coolest looking buildings in Chelsea and has delicious crepes and sandwiches. It's a nice place for lunch and is reasonably priced.
This cute cafe in Chelsea is in one of the coolest looking buildings in Chelsea and has delicious crepes and sandwiches. It's a nice place for lunch and is reasonably priced.
Moustache
Moustache Pitza
This new East Harlem restaurant has a great interior and lots of unique menu options and is reasonably priced. I would recommend getting several of the appetizers and sharing a few pizzas. They make amazing pita bread that comes in white and wheat and is fluffy and delicious.
This new East Harlem restaurant has a great interior and lots of unique menu options and is reasonably priced. I would recommend getting several of the appetizers and sharing a few pizzas. They make amazing pita bread that comes in white and wheat and is fluffy and delicious.
Jackson Diner Indian Food
Jackson Diner
I think this place is the best Indian in the city. It's in Jackson Heights and there are a ton of great Indian options all around this place, but it's a huge restaurant with lots of options and all of them are good.
I think this place is the best Indian in the city. It's in Jackson Heights and there are a ton of great Indian options all around this place, but it's a huge restaurant with lots of options and all of them are good.
City Bakery
3 West 18th Street
Cookies are excellent too.
Arunee Thai in Jackson Heights
Arunee Thai
This Thai Restaurant is well worth the trek out to Jackson Heights. One of our favorite Thai places in the city. The neighborhood is fun and the food is delicious and cheap.
This Thai Restaurant is well worth the trek out to Jackson Heights. One of our favorite Thai places in the city. The neighborhood is fun and the food is delicious and cheap.
1.24.2010
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