Years ago, I was told that the burger at La Esquina in SoHo was incredible. But something always kept me away. I’m not sure if it was how difficult it was to get into all those years ago, or the fact that I’ve never conveniently found myself near there when I was hungry. But in…
After May 1st every year, when the sun is out and the temperature is over 65 degrees, and it’s not raining, Pier i Cafe is open. This outdoor eating space and grill on the Hudson River is a popular spot for west-siders and their guests. That means there are a lot of babies there at…
Peaches HotHouse and I have a tumultuous history. The first time I ever went there was on a second date (speaking of dates, be sure to check out my podcast on the subject). The first date had gone very well, but I showed up to the second with a pretty nasty stomach ache. I don’t…
If you ask me, East One Coffee Roasters has a name problem. Yes, it is a coffee shop, they do serve coffee. In the front of the large space, it looks like a coffee shop. But in the back, it looks like a fun, Brooklyn restaurant and I worry that the very tasty food there…
Given New York City’s absurd real estate prices and the fickle nature of the restaurant industry, it can be hard to find a good restaurant that’s been around for a long time. I measure time in New York based on how long I’ve been here (I arrived in 2008). That means that Croton Reservoir Tavern…