Special News Update: Halloween Treats!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by justineateat

Some of our fine NYNYEATEAT establishments are getting ghoulish in the Halloween spirit this year: 1.  Bouchon Bakery at Columbus Circle has some devilishly tasty-sounding specialty items this season. Bat TKO’s – A Bouchon Bakery Halloween favorite; crisp, bat-shaped chocolate cookies filled with sweet white chocolate ganache; $2.75 each Pumpkin Cupcake – These decadent devils [...]

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Cafe Du Soleil – French, Upper West Side

Posted on October 12, 2009 by monicayumyum

Cafe Du Soleil 2723 Broadway, at 104th St (212) 316-5000 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit-Down Cuisine: French Favorite Dish(es): Moules De Bruxelles (dinner $17.95) – steamed mussels, beer and shallots; Veal Sausage (Brunch); Pommes Frites a L’Ail (side $2.95) – garlic french fries Nice Parisian style cafe perfect for weekend brunches with friends and family. [...]

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Kefi – Greek, Upper West Side

Posted on September 28, 2009 by monicayumyum

Kefi (*new bigger location*) 505 Columbus Ave, between 84th and 85th Sts (212) 873-0200 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Greek Favorite Dish(es): Spreads selection – Yogurt, Caviar, Eggplant, Chickpea ($9.95 appetizer), Grilled Octopus and Bean Salad ($9.95 appetizer), Meatballs ($6.25 appetizer) You might totally miss this little place on 79th, but inside is some [...]

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Popover Cafe – American, Upper West Side

Posted on August 2, 2009 by monicayumyum

Popover Cafe 551 Amsterdam Ave, at 86th St (212) 595-8555 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American Favorite Dish(es): Eggs Popeye ($13.95) – a split popover with smoked salmon, spinach, 2 eggs, and lemon hollandaise; Granny Tab Sandwich ($10.95) – turkey breast, turkey bacon, apple slices, melted cheddar, red onion, watercress, dressing; The Butler [...]

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Shake Shack – Burgers, Upper West Side

Posted on January 7, 2009 by justinrhyme

Shake Shack 366 Columbus Ave at 77th St Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down / Take Out Cuisine: Burger Joint Favorite Dish(es): Strawberry Milkshake ($5.25), French Fries ($2.75) People have been waiting for the opening of the new uptown Shake Shack for, well… as long as they typically wait in line at the original location in [...]

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Gabriela’s – Mexican, Upper West Side

Posted on August 28, 2008 by justinrhyme

688 Columbus Ave, between 93rd and 94th Sts (212) 961-9600 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Mexican Favorite Dish(es): Verduras en Cazuela ($14.95), Cochinita Pibil ($14.95), Carne Asada Tacos ($14.95), Mango Frozen Margarita ($10) This place has all the pros of being a chain-like restaurant without the generic taste of a chain. It’s big [...]

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Super Tacos – Mexican, Upper West Side (Truck)

Posted on August 13, 2008 by justinrhyme

Super Tacos 96th St, between Broadway and West End Ave (SW Corner) (917) 837-0866 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Take Out Cuisine: Mexican, Taco Truck Favorite Dish(es): Tacos ($2), Tamales ($2), Torta ($5) This is the best $2 we’ve ever spent on food in Manhattan. It’s an (extended) family-run biz that’s not a restaurant but a small [...]

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Metro Diner – American, Upper West Side

Posted on August 10, 2008 by justinrhyme

Metro Diner 2641 Broadway, at 100th St (212) 866-0800 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American, Diner Favorite Dish(es): BLT ($4.95), Cobb Salad ($12.50), Chicken Souvlaki ($11.95) A diner is a diner, right? Wrong. Most diners in NYC have pretty bland, poorly cooked food with unfresh ingredients. Anything but the eggs is hardly edible. So [...]

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Cafe Con Leche – Cuban, Upper West Side

Posted on August 3, 2008 by justinrhyme

726 Amsterdam Ave, between 95th and 96th (212) 595-7000 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Cuban Favorite Dish(es): Meat Empanadas (Appetizer, $4.25), Cubano Sandwich ($6), Cream of Black Bean Soup (3.50), Huevos Rancheros ($6.50) This is a small, casual Cuban food restaurant with ample seating indoors and a few outdoor tables. Nothing fancy or spectacular [...]

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Artie’s Delicatessen – American, Upper West Side

Posted on August 3, 2008 by justinrhyme

2290 Broadway, at 83rd St (212) 579-5959 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American Deli Favorite Dish(es): Hot Pastrami sandwich ($10) ; Hot Dog ($2.50) Although NYC is famous for its traditional kosher delis (Katz’s, Carnegie, 2nd Ave), we think Artie’s on the Upper West Side is the best all around. The portions are generous [...]

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