1 or 8 – Japanese (Sushi), Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Posted on September 28, 2011 by justinrhyme

1 or 8 66 S 2nd St (between Kent Ave & Wythe Ave) (718) 384-2152 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Sushi Omakase (Chef’s choice), Sesame Torte Online Menu Only found this place looking for a local spot to take my parents. I’ve never really even considered having sushi in Brooklyn [...]

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Food Destination: Austin, Texas – Rudy’s, County Line, Ironworks, Chuy’s, Curra’s

Posted on April 24, 2011 by justineateat

Rudy’s Country Store BBQ The moistest brisket ever. Cafeteria style BBQ by the pound. Multiple locations. County Line BBQ Huge Flintstones-sized portions. Country style dining with a lazy stream running in the back. Ironworks BBQ Smoky brisket. Fast cafeteria style BBQ on the edge of downtown Austin. Not tremendously memorable compared to the others but [...]

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Le Gamin – French, Greenpoint (Brooklyn)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by justinrhyme

Le Gamin 108 Franklin St., Brooklyn (Greenpoint) (718) 770-7918 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: French (cafe/bistro) Favorite Dish(es): Croque Monsieur, Merguez Baguette Lazy Sunday summertime brunches have never been better than this. Start with a strong iced espresso to jolt your hungover brain back into action, and then fill your belly with an [...]

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Nancy’s Pig Heaven – Chinese, Upper East Side

Posted on July 19, 2010 by justineateat

Nancy’s Pig Heaven 1540 Second Avenue (Between 80th and 81st Streets) 212-PIG IT UP / (212) 744-4887 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Chinese, BBQ Favorite Dish(es): BBQ Ribs, Crystal Shrimp Dumplings Nancy’s Pig Heaven gets its name from specializing in pork dishes, and their menu is even broken down by whether the dishes [...]

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Char No. 4 – American (BBQ), Cobble Hill (Brooklyn)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by justinrhyme

Char No. 4 196 Smith St (btw Warren & Baltic St) (718) 643-2106 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Southern Favorite Dish(es): House Smoked Spare Ribs ($22), Jalapeno Cornbread Char is a nice looking place – the kind you bring a date or your in-laws to. It’s not exactly super fancy, but there’s definitely [...]

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck

Posted on February 6, 2010 by justineateat

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck Parked near 22nd & 6th, 15th & 5th, other various spots Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Take Out (truck) Cuisine: American, Ice Cream, Dessert, Coffee Favorite Dish(es): Ginger $6 This is one ice cream truck that doesn’t need a jingle. Labeling themselves as purveyors of artisan hand-crafted ice cream, the Van [...]

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Roberta’s – American (Pizza), Bushwick (Brooklyn)

Posted on January 30, 2010 by justineateat

Roberta’s 261 Moore St Brooklyn,NY (718) 417-1118 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American, Pizza Favorite Dish(es): The Beast Master ($17) For our anniversary we wanted to go somewhere low-key and unpretentious, instead of doing a fancy reservation-only spot. Upon recommendation from my friend (and new daddy) David, a true man about the town, [...]

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Sylvia’s – American (Soul Food), Harlem

Posted on October 19, 2009 by justineateat

Sylvia’s 328 Lenox Ave (btwn 126th & 127th) (212) 996-0660 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern Favorite Dish(es): Fried Chicken with Mac & Cheese, Collared Greens ($13.95) When New Yorkers talk about “soul food”, they always mention Sylvia’s in Harlem. It’s somewhat of a historical landmark, having served homestyle Southern [...]

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Sushi of Gari (East) – Japanese (Sushi), Upper East Side

Posted on October 15, 2009 by monicayumyum

Sushi of Gari 402 E 78th St, between 1st and York Aves (212) 517-5340 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Omakase, also called “Gari’s Choice” ($$$$) If you love sushi, you must try the chef’s special “Omakase”. If you’re not sure about sushi but you’re adventurous, you’re in for one [...]

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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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