Shaburi, CA
“Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese variant of hot pot. The dish is related to sukiyaki in style, where both use thinly sliced meat and vegetables, and usually served with dipping sauces, but it is considered to be more savory and less sweet than sukiyaki. It is considered a winter dish but is eaten year-round.” – Wikipedia Shaburi 171 Jackson St San Jose, … Continue reading
Joe’s Ginger, NYC
Joe’s Ginger Chef: Joe Si Cuisine: Chinese, Hong Kong style Shanghainese Neighborhood: Chinatown Price: $35-40 total for the meal ($10 per person) Phone: 212-285-0333 Address: 25 Pell Street, NYC 10013 The original Joe’s Shanghai Restaurant opened in 1994 in Flushing, New York. The restaurant quickly gained popularity due to its specialty dish, Xiao Long Bao, … Continue reading
88 Palace, NYC
88 Palace Cuisine: Chinese, Dim Sum Neighborhood: Chinatown Price: $10 total per person Small plates $2.00, Medium $2.75, Large $3.25 (weekend prices) Phone: 212-941-8886 Address: 88 E Broadway, NYC 10002 The only times I had been on East Broadway were during my college days when I would take the $20 round trip Chinatown bus to … Continue reading
Oceana, NYC
Oceana Executive Chef: Ben Pollinger Executive Pastry Chef: Jansen Chan Cuisine: Seafood, American Nouveau Neighborhood: Midtown West Price: $50 per person for food (excluding drinks) I had never been to the original Michelin-starred Oceana restaurant located on East 54th Street, but from what I have heard, it was a sophisticated old-school restaurant dedicated to crafting … Continue reading
Stuzzicheria, NYC
Stuzzicheria Executive Chef: Paul Di Bari Chef: Mike Franzetti Cuisine: Italian Neighborhood: TriBeCa Price: $25-30 per person for food + wine Phone: (212) 219-4037 Address: 305 Church St, NYC 10013 Hours: Mon-Sun 12 pm – 4 pm / Mon-Sat 5:30 pm – 11 pm / Sun 5 pm – 11 pm Happy Hour daily 5 … Continue reading
Sammy’s Roumanian Steak House, NYC
Sammy’s Roumanian Steak House Cuisine: Jewish, Steakhouse Neighborhood: Lower East Side Price: $45 fixe prix dinner (family style) +$3.95 cover charge for Friday and Saturday nights + the necessary bottles of vodka encased in blocks of ice ($99.95 Ketel One, $129.95 Grey Goose) = $125 per person if you are going all out “Sammy’s Way” … Continue reading
Gyro King, CA
Before my parents and I went to see the musical, Wicked, we stopped by this small little restaurant for a quick bite. The long line spilling out into the sidewalk on a Saturday afternoon caught our attention so we decided to try it out. View Gyro King’s full menu and prices Location: 25 Grove St … Continue reading
Momofuku Noodle Bar, NYC
Momofuku Noodle Chef: David Chang Cuisine: Asian Fusion Neighborhood: East Village Price: $100 for the Fried Chicken Dinner for your entire party (4-8 people) For my party of 8 people: fried chicken dinner + sides + drinks + tax + tip = $30-35 per person Phone: 212-777-7773 Address: 171 1st Ave, NYC 10003 After a … Continue reading
Le Bernardin, NYC
Le Bernardin Owner: Maguy Le Coze Chef de Cuisine: Eric Ripert Cuisine: Seafood, French Neighborhood: Theater District Price: Dinner Menu – $112 with optional supplements; Tasting Menu – $138 ($224 with wine pairing, or $184 with Poached Egg course added à la carte); Chef’s Tasting Menu – $185 ($325 with wine pairing) Attire: Formal, jacket … Continue reading
The Spotted Pig, NYC
The Spotted Pig Chef: April Bloomfield Cuisine: Gastropub, English, Italian Neighborhood: West Village Price: $40-50 per person for food + drinks Phone: (212) 620-0393 Address: 314 West 11th Street, NYC 10014 This cozy gastro-pub still retains its status as a West Village hotspot since its opening in 2004 by owner Ken Friedman and Chef April … Continue reading
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