NYU HD, Photo of the Day, Recommended Restaurants - Friday, March 13, 2009 22:36 - 0 Comments
Photo of the Day
Photo by Lauren Monaco
NYU HD, Photo of the Day, Recommended Restaurants - Saturday, March 7, 2009 17:34 - 0 Comments
Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day, Recommended Restaurants - Sunday, February 8, 2009 22:55 - 1 Comment
Photo of the Day
Photo by Lauren Monaco
City, Recommended Restaurants - Monday, December 8, 2008 17:08 - 1 Comment
Go to Raj Mahal for Food and Hilarity
Despite my theory that the string of E. 6th St. Indian restaurants questionably shares one large papadum and curry-churning kitchen, Raj Mahal still retains its position as the hokiest and most hilarious place to celebrate a birthday. It’s sort of like the Friday’s of Indian restaurants – even if it’s not someone’s birthday, the spectacle merits lying to one of the sweet-faced waiters. And luckily, since it isn’t Friday’s, no obnoxious “sound-off” chants are sung by depressed forty-year olds in button-sprinkled suspenders. Also, you lie for the celebration, not for the free Oreo Madness.
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 - Monday, November 24, 2008 12:11 - 2 Comments
Caracas
Any restaurant that can upstage arrogant celebrity chef Bobby Flay is worthy of praise. I stopped by Caracas tonight to sample the arepa that took the man down on his newest Food Network show, Throwdown with Bobby Flay. There’s usually a throng of people waiting outside the red vestibule at the 7th St. eatery. Lucky for me, 9:15 pm on a Sunday night is a pretty dead time to dine out. Other than me, the cooks, and the iconic Virgin María protruding from the wall, Caracas To-Go was empty. Its sister restaurant, Caracas Arepa Bar, is located next door and accommodates diners who want to stay a while and enjoy table service.
I ordered the arepa de pabellón ($6.75), which is a fried cornmeal pouch stuffed with shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains, and cotija cheese. The food was delivered to me immediately (I really was the only one there). The arepa appears small but is stuffed to the brim and leaves you in a similar state. The beef was tender, the plantains subtly sweet, and the cheese salty and tangy. I’ve had the arepa de pollo ($5.75) in the past and would definitely suggest the pabellón instead. Its various flavors and textures add depth to the meal yet work harmoniously.
Photo by Allix Geneslaw
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.
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City, Recommended Restaurants - Monday, November 17, 2008 11:20 - 3 Comments
Sunburnt Cow: Boozy Brunch Spot
Waking up on a weekend morning (and by morning I mean afternoon) with a throat like sandpaper and a heavy case of alcohol-induced dizzies hardly welcomes the notion of inserting vodka into your a.m. Tropicana. When my coworkers invited me to an all-you-can-drink Aussie Saturday brunch at The Sunburnt Cow, needless to say I was a bit hesitant to attend. After all, their motto is “get wet or get burnt.”
