City, Recommended Restaurants - Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:52 - 0 Comments
Want Australian Food? Try Ruby’s Cafe
When I think about ethnic food, Australian is usually not the first cultural cuisine that comes to mind. But, to give the Aussies credit, I do think they have their own spin on cuisine that Ruby’s Café exhibits in a simple and delicious way.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Wednesday, November 26, 2008 14:35 - 0 Comments
Staying in the City for Thanksgiving? Here Are Some Options for Delicious Eatings
Tried to go to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s last night and buy a frozen Tofurky just to find they were all sold out? Well, don’t fret, Thanksgiving away from home can still be delicious. I’ve compiled a list of New York City restaurants that are offering a wide range of Thanksgiving meals at student affordable prices. What money will you have left to spend on Black Friday if you spend it all on Thursday? You also might want to pay attention to those residence hall emails; they often offer free Thanksgiving meals.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Friday, November 21, 2008 13:18 - 2 Comments
Joe the Art of Coffee
As 40-degree days start to become 20-degree days, coffee starts to serve a second purpose. Not only does coffee keep us college students awake, but cafés also become places to drink something warm and sit somewhere warm.
The obvious crucial element to a café is its coffee. I bought a cappuccino at Joe the Art of Coffee for the first time in a while; I had forgotten how delicious their coffee is. Joe started to gain its credibility a little over year ago when magazines and newspapers began to praise it as the best. Many places to get good coffee nearby (Gimme! Coffee, Oren’s, etc.) don’t offer a place to get out of the winter weather. Joe, on the other hand, has two small locations near NYU buildings (13th Street between 5th and University; and Waverly just west of 6th Ave) with cramped, but warm, indoor seating. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t see a lot of NYU students with Joe Coffee; yet every time I stop by for a cup, the café is always packed.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:42 - 2 Comments
Momofuku Is Taking Over the World – Next Up, Dessert
Is Magnolia out and Momofuku in? David Chang’s East Village Dynasty, Momofuku, is trying to conquer another course—dessert. Last Saturday, Momofuku Bakery and Milk Bar opened with a line 40 minutes long, people waiting to taste the newest piece of Chang’s greatness. Pastry chef Christina Tosi designed a diverse menu of shakes, soft serve, pies, cakes, and even flavored milks to make everyone go mad. Although Saturday Night Live might have hinted at the addictive power of cupcakes at Magnolia’s, Momofuku Bakery actually has a dessert called Crack Pie . It seems that Momofuku is confident that its guests will be coming back for more. Bloggers and New Yorkers are already laying claim to their favorite desserts.
207 2nd Avenue
Sun – Wed 8 am – 12 am
Thurs – Sat 8 am – 2 am
Photo from Serious Eats
City, Recommended Restaurants - Thursday, November 13, 2008 17:10 - 9 Comments
Think Coffee for Dinner? Think Again
On a cold fall day, you just want a comfortable, warm place to enjoy dinner. One of those days last week, I thought I would try Think Coffee for dinner. Their coffee is pretty good, so their food should be as well, right? Or so I thought.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 13:06 - 6 Comments
The Hummus Place
If you are in the mood for hummus, then it only makes sense to go to a restaurant called The Hummus Place. Although they do not have much else on the menu besides different types of hummus, they stick to one thing because they have perfected it. The last time I took the short walk from Kimmel to The Hummus Place, however, I wanted to try something different, and opted for the Shakshuka ($6.95). I would describe it as a chunky, vegetable and tomato stew with poached eggs, served warm. Although it might sound a bit off-the-beaten path, it was great on a cold fall day. In the past, I’ve ordered the Hummus Tahini ($5.95), which is one of their consistently good dishes if you want to try the hummus. They serve their main dishes with a choice of whole wheat or original pita bread, as well as assorted pickles and olives. Their menu also offers a good selection of Middle Eastern sides and desserts.
They offer two locations convenient to NYU students:
The Hummus Place
99 MacDougal
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109 St. Mark’s Place
Photo by Max Zorick
City, On-Campus Developing - Tuesday, November 4, 2008 2:06 - 3 Comments
Free Election Day Food and Drink
Wondering what to do (and eat) today between voting and watching the results come in?
1) Starbucks—Go to one of your seven neighborhood Starbucks and tell them that you voted. You will receive a complimentary 16 oz., tall, brewed coffee. I wonder if this means unlimited coffee all day. Hopefully, we won’t need the extra coffee to keep us up watching a Florida or Ohio waver in the wind.
2) Ben and Jerry’s—Ben and Jerry’s always seems to like to give away free scoops of ice cream. What day better than Election Day? After standing in line to vote, stand in line for a scoop of Chunky Monkey.
3) Krispy Kreme—“Celebrating one of America’s most coveted constitutional rights can be oh-so sweet,” says Krispy Kreme Corporate. Therefore, they will be offering patriotic star-shaped, red, white, and blue donuts completely free. Just show them your “I Voted” sticker. Maybe they hope that you buy a coffee to go with it, but too bad your free Starbuck’s will be in the other hand.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:07 - 1 Comment
Feel Less Guilty About Your Carbon Footprint at Habana Outpost
I don’t very often travel to Brooklyn specifically for a meal. However, Fort Greene is home to one of New York’s more notable restaurants, The Habana Outpost. You might be familiar with the pair of restaurants here in Manhattan and wonder why Habana needed to move to Brooklyn; simply put, Manhattan is not eco-friendly enough.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Friday, October 24, 2008 14:03 - 0 Comments
Choose Café Select
Ham and Gruyere on a Bretzel
Some restaurants in New York seem to do really well for a few months, but then are torn apart by food reviewers and fizzle out, eventually losing their edge. Others, the ones that will eventually stick around, gain traction as they are critically reviewed and passed by word of mouth.
Café Select is just that kind of restaurant. It opened nearly the same time I moved back into the city. I pass by Café Select every day, I saw it evolve—I witnessed it grow from only open for lunch with a few customers to open for dinner with people huddled at the door waiting for a table. It has just the right ingredients to become a restaurant that I think will last—a well-known owner, a somewhat unique perspective, and most importantly, a knack for making good food.
City, Recommended Restaurants - Tuesday, October 21, 2008 8:23 - 0 Comments
Bon Appetit Cafe is Your Chance to Eat Celebrity Chef Food And Still Pay Rent
Once a year, Bon Appetit collaborates with world-renowned chefs to open a “pop-up” café in New York for a little more than one week. When I first heard this, I thought—yeah, yeah, world-renowned chefs host events all the time in New York for $60 per person.
But Bon Appetite Café is a little different. Starting October 23, chefs will be cooking some their favorite recipes at extremely fair prices. For instance, Friday’s special is Mario Batali’s Tortilla Española served with Mixed Greens ($7) and next Wednesday is Ben Ford’s Atlantic Salmon with Artichoke Potato Salad and Warm Fennel Vinaigrette ($10). I am not sure how bad the lines will be, but if you have time off for lunch, it might be worth making the trip.
Bon Appetit Cafe
Open to the Public
Weekdays 11am – 3pm
October 23 – October 31
221 West 57th Street
