There are several benefits to living in NYC, and most of them revolve around food. For example, in NYC you will never be forced to eat stale Doritos because it’s 3am and there are no restaurants open. Nor will you have to order General Tso’s chicken from the same crappy Chinese restaurant 138 times, justifying… Continue Reading
Category Archives: SAVOUR
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil… RA-MEN: MENKUI RAMEN (Midtown)
Ramen Noodles. In the United States these words often evoke that elusive cheap treat so many were dependent on for sustenance during their formative collegiate years. Little foil spice packets added to boiling water along with curly dehydrated noodles that hold a vague resemblance to Justin Timberlake’s hair circa 1998. But alas my friends, ramen is so… Continue Reading
OTTO ENOTECA PIZZERIA: Batali For The Not-So-Rich-and-Famous
It was one of those lovely days in NYC when you really appreciate the fall weather. I had just finished my morning workout at Equinox Printing House and I was pretty much dying of hunger. Combine an indecisive girl like me suffering from sever hunger pains, and city like New York where there are literally… Continue Reading
BRUNCHHEART BATTLE #3: THE SMITH (East Village)
BrunchHeart Log 12:15 am Once in a great while, the BrunchHeart team meets their match. With a heavy heart and a full stomach I have to report that The BrunchHeart team was bested. BrunchHeart Battle #3 goes to the competitor: THE SMITH. It is a full 10 hours later after this bold blitzkreig we partook at THE… Continue Reading
BRUNCHHEART BATTLE #2: REGIONAL (Upper West Side)
It’s 10:30 AM. My head is pounding…. dear DIY-NYC readers… this is how committed I am to you. Most people who felt as awesome as I did in the morning of our BrunchHeart Battle #2 at REGIONAL would have bailed and kept sleeping. But no. I have a mission. A quest. Did you just quit… Continue Reading
BRUNCHHEART BATTLE #1: ESSEX (Lower East Side)
NOTE: What exactly is BrunchHeart? Educate thy self here) The BrunchHeart crew arrives semi-promptly (2 out of 4 members a typical fashionable 10 minutes late) at our 2:15 pm reservation. The atmosphere is surprisingly roomy and airy for your typical NYC haunt. Essex has a type of loft feel with a spacious floor, large bar area, two flanking upper… Continue Reading