“FiDi’s first gastropub.” Per 121 Fulton Street’s website. Eatery: 121 Fulton Street (the name IS the address – see what they did there?), New York, NY The Financial District – where Husband and I reside – is not renowned for its cool and trendy eateries. So I was excited to discover 121 Fulton Street while […]
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Brick Lane Curry House
“Phaal: An excrutiatingly hot, more pain and sweat than flavor. For our customers who do this on a dare, we require you to state a verbal disclaimer not holding us liable for any physical or emotional damage after eating this curry.” Actual warning on the menu at Brick Lane Curry House Eatery: Brick Lane […]
Thalassa
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw Eatery: Thalassa, 179 Franklin Street, New York NY In the interest of full disclosure, I must reveal that I have a bit of a history with Thalassa – I got married there. To this day you can see my and Husband’s […]
Black Bean Quesadilla Recipe
BY: MJ BYERS “I don’t believe in low-fat cooking.” Nigella Lawson Dish: Black Beans Quesadillas Contrary to popular belief, I do cook from time to time. This used to be a much more frequent occurrence back when I had decent sized kitchens. Now – with my Manhattan micro-canteen – it’s a bit harder to get […]
Mark
“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” Richard Saunders aka Benjamin Franklin Eatery: Mark, 33 St. Mark’s Place, New York I am super-reluctant to talk about my new secret slider joint, Mark. For some inexplicable reason, people seem not to know about this place. And that is, quite frankly, proof […]
Killarney Rose
“It’s definitely a place for career alcoholics and sodden barflies to hang out and get wasted together.” Abigail, leaving a tip about Killarney Rose on Foursquare Eatery: Killarney Rose, 127 Pearl Street, New York NY Killarney Rose is a pub that’s been around for over 40 years, and a handy counterpoint to those who […]
Five Guys
“Willy Wonkas of Burgercraft.” Sign inside Five Guys, citing WashingtonPost.com as the source of the accolade. Eatery: Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 112 Fulton Street, New York Five Guys can (arguably) be described as the In-N-Out of the East Coast – same color scheme, same simple, burger-focused menu, same eschewing of freezers – even if […]
Broome Street Bar
“LONGEVITY, n. Uncommon extension of the fear of death.” Ambrose Bierce Eatery: Broome Street Bar, 363 W. Broadway, New York Broome Street Bar has been around for nearly 40 years, dating back to a time when its SoHo neighborhood was known as the “cast iron district.” Though they don’t label themselves this way, the décor […]
Bowery Diner
“The God I believe in is a god of second chances.” Bill Clinton Eatery: Bowery Diner, 241 Bowery, New York, NY Have you ever met someone you found really attractive (great looking plus, on paper, a good match for you) and all you could think about was getting together with him/her? And then, you […]
Elevation Burger
“The goal is elevation.” U2 Eatery: Elevation Burger, 103 West 14th Street, New York, NY Elevation Burger has a high-falutin’ philosophy. Its motto is “Ingredients Matter”; its vision is for “an elevated product” made from high quality ingredients “sustainably prepared”, and an “elevated experience in a well-appointed and environmentally friendly setting.” The support […]
