Mercadito: All You Can Eat Tacos [Recommendation: Stock up on Tums]

Mercadito 179 Ave B [Ave B btw 11th & 12th St.] Also location in the West Village [7th & Grove] New York, NY http://www.mercaditorestaurants.com/aveb/ Should you try? Not necessarily my favorite tacos, but they have a good All You Can Eat taco special I went to Mercadito on a Sunday night, and it was still […]

Oaxaca Taqueria: Another Greenwich Ave Gem

Oaxaca Taqueria 48 Greenwich Ave [btwn Charles St & Perry St] New York, NY http://www.oaxacatacos.com Greenwich Ave has somewhat recently turned into a great food street, with TOSS, the Meatball Shop, and Yerba Buena Perry. Now add Oaxaca Taqueira to that list. The small taqueria uses locally sourced food, which always tastes better. It can get crowded […]

Seo: Only Tokyo Would Be More Authentic (+ Late Night Ramen)

Seo Japanese Restaurant 249 E 49th St [49th btw 2nd & 3rd] New York, NY Should you try? If you want some authentic Japanese food…or late night ramen I’ve been to Seo multiple times, including past 11pm since they only serve ramen past 11pm.  It’s a fairly small restaurant with seating for around 20 in […]

Wahoo’s Fish Taco: Brah-tastic

Wahoo’s Fish Taco 333 Park Ave S. [Park btw 24th &25th] New York, NY http://wahoos.com/index.php Should you try? Give it a go Walk in and you’ll think you’re in California.  Or if you’ve been down the [Jersey] shore, you’ll think you’re in Surf Taco.  Either way, it has a very laid back atmosphere both from the […]

Taverna Kyclades: Great Greek Grub in Astoria

Taverna Kyclades 33-07 Ditmars Blvd. Astoria, Queens, NY http://www.tavernakyclades.com/ Should you try? Definitely for some authentic Greek food You always hear Manhattanites talk about the beer garden in Astoria, but it’s also known for its diverse population.  And what comes with a diverse population? Eclectic and authentic cuisine.  I’ve lived in Manhattan for several years now, […]

Fish: Great Seafood – Try the $20 Lobster Feast

Fish 280 Bleecker St. [Bleecker & Jones] New York, NY http://www.fishrestaurantnyc.com/ Should you try? A must try Fish is one of my favorite restaurants in the city for reasonably priced fresh seafood.  Everyone that works there is cool and friendly, and the restaurant has an all around laid back feel.  But now for the food.  I usually […]

Back Forty: Good Food, Great Drinks

Back Forty 190 Ave B [Ave B btw 11th & 12th] New York, NY http://www.backfortynyc.com/ Should you try? Worth a try for good food and great drinks. The East Village joint offers rustic food, sourcing their food from local farmers.  Each of the dishes had an earthy taste and feel, often accompanied by a lot of […]

[Update] No. 7 Sub: A must try

No. 7 Sub 1188 Broadway [29th & Broadway; Ace Hotel] New York, NY http://www.no7sub.com/ Should you try? Definitely, and get the Zucchini Parm. No. 7 Sub is an awesome sub shop in the Ace Hotel (29th and Broadway). The staff is very friendly and although the line may be out the door sometimes, they’re usually […]

Café Medina: Good Sandwiches, Great Soup

Café Medina 9 E 17th St. [17th btw 5th and Broadway] New York, NY http://www.cafemedina.com/ Should you try? Good food all around, but definitely try the soup. Café  Medina offers pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and more with a Middle Eastern touch.  It’s a narrow place, however, and when you walk in you’ll be bombarded with people […]

Co Ba: Unique Banh Mis

Co Ba 110 9th Avenue [9th btw 17th & 18th] New York, NY http://www.cobarestaurant.com/ Should you try? Good option for banh mis if you’re nearby. I would consider Co Ba’s banh mis a dressed up version of the more traditional banh mis (e.g. Banh Mi Saigon).  They use ingredients and sauces you may not be used […]