Boka (Bonchon Fried Chicken) – Korean, East Village (St Marks)

Posted on February 3, 2009 by justinrhyme

Boka (Bonchon Fried Chicken) 9 Saint Marks Place, between 2nd and 3rd Sts (212) 228-2887‎ Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Korean (and some Japanese) Bar Food Favorite Dish(es): Large Fried Chicken Combo – Spicy ($18) This is the sister restaurant of the Bonchon Fried Chicken pub/bar in Ktown, a fried chicken chain that’s [...]

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Gyu Kaku – Japanese (Yakitori BBQ), East Village

Posted on September 6, 2008 by justinrhyme

Gyu Kaku 34 Cooper Sq, between Astor Pl and 4th St (212) 475-2989 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese (and some Korean) Favorite Dish(es): Kalbi ($12 each), Chicken Bibimbop ($9), S’mores ($4 each, dessert) This is a large, upscale, wannabe-trendy West Coast chain Japanese restaurant across from Cooper Union in Astor Place.  Each [...]

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Russian Vodka Room – Drinks, Midtown

Posted on September 1, 2008 by justinrhyme

Russian Vodka Room 265 W 52nd St, between 8th Ave and Broadway (212) 307-5835 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Bar / Russian Favorite Dish(es): Strawberry-infused Vodka (Drink, 8 oz carafe, $21); Peach Martini (Drink, $9); Gravlox with Potato Pancakes (Appetizer, $13); Happy Hour infused shots ($3); Happy Hour cosmos ($5) This is a [...]

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Chikalicious – Dessert, East Village

Posted on August 30, 2008 by justinrhyme

203 E 10th St, between 1st and 2nd Ave (212) 995-9511 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Dessert, Dessert Bar Favorite Dish(es): Blueberry Trifle, Chocolate Tart (Prix Fixe, $12) This is a tiny little “Dessert Bar” near St Marks that has become popular as a date and happy hour spot, and usually has a [...]

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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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Angel’s Share – Cocktail Lounge, East Village

Posted on August 3, 2008 by justinrhyme

8 Stuyvesant St, between 9th St and 3rd Ave (212) 777-5415 Pricing: Not Cheap (relatively speaking for drinks) Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Cocktail Lounge Favorite Dish(es): This little joint is hidden above the Around the Clock diner, inside the Village Yokocho BBQ restaurant. When you walk up the neon-gilded stairwell, you’ll notice a wooden door [...]

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B Flat – Cocktail Lounge, Tribeca

Posted on August 3, 2008 by justinrhyme

277 Church St, between White and Franklin Sts (212) 219-2970 Pricing: Not Cheap (relatively speaking for drinks) Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Cocktail Lounge Favorite Dish(es): Misty ($12) The original “bar chefs” from Angel’s Share (read review here), you can expect the same quality of drink and service with much more space to enjoy your cocktail. [...]

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Barrio Chino – Mexican, Lower East Side

Posted on August 3, 2008 by justinrhyme

Barrio Chino 253 Broome St, between Orchard and Ludlow Sts (212) 228-6710 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Mexican Favorite Dish(es): Tacos Tinga de Pollo ($8); rice and black beans ($3); Ginger Mojito ($8) Really good tacos. Super flavorful, tender meat… Mexican restaurant with an underlying Chinese theme- chinese dishes, chinese wall decor, chinese characters [...]

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J.G. Melon – Burgers, Upper East Side

Posted on August 3, 2008 by justinrhyme

J.G. Melon 1291 3rd Ave, at 74th St (212) 744-0585 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American- Burgers Favorite Dish(es): Hamburger ($8), Key Lime Pie (dessert, $5.50) This is one of the best burger joints in the city. Inside, the place looks like a darkly-lit, old 50s-style American bar, with a small, cramped dining room [...]

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Brasserie Maison – French, Midtown West

Posted on August 2, 2008 by justinrhyme

1700 Broadway, at 53rd St & 7th Ave (212) 757-2233 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Contemporary American Favorite Dish(es): Croque Madame $11.50; Moules Provencale $14.95 This is a huge touristy place in Midtown, with outdoor seating and the biggest patio umbrella you will ever see. It’s a typical French/Belgian bistro-style cafe with the [...]

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