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Hot Topic: Wine Bar City
Wine bars are here to stay, but the next wave of will be a little more down to earth – easy, cozy, a little quirky.
emilyhoring
Apr 14, 2024


Review: Txikito
TLDR: With outstanding food and a refreshingly light take on Spanish food, this quiet date spot is a new go to.
emilyhoring
Mar 21, 2024


Review: Third Kingdom
TLDR: Third Kingdom offers a fun, atypical meal in a cozy space. If you love mushrooms, this is the spot for you!
emilyhoring
Mar 13, 2024


Review: The Lavaux
TLDR: The Lavaux = fondue, fondue = The Lavaux. Next time you get a hankering for cheese, check this place out for a cute winter date night.
emilyhoring
Feb 12, 2024


Review: Mel's
TLDR: Mel’s is the perfect choice when you’re feeling pizza and something else. Take whoever and order something you normally wouldn’t.
emilyhoring
Feb 10, 2024


Review: Kru
TLDR: Kru is worth crossing a bridge for. An excellent example of modern Thai food, Kru’s cuisine is bursting with flavor and fun textures.
emilyhoring
Dec 11, 2023


Review: L'Artusi
TLDR: If you can get into L’Artusi, you won’t be sorry. Excellent pastas delight, reminding you why pasta is so damn good in the first place
emilyhoring
Dec 4, 2023


Review: The Mermaid Inn
Solid Choice TLDR: The Mermaid Inn is a great choice for last minute oysters. Their seafood is reliably fresh and they have a fun and...
emilyhoring
Nov 6, 2023


Review: Carriage House
Don't Waste Your Time And Money TLDR: Carriage House is forgettable in a neighborhood chock full of high quality eats at a similar price...
emilyhoring
Oct 30, 2023


Review: L'accolade
Loved It TLDR: L’accolade is a Good Time™, any time. This modern French restaurant is excellent for most occasions, is easy to get into,...
emilyhoring
Oct 16, 2023


Review: Don Angie
Worth A Try TLDR: Don Angie passes the hype test. With truly delicious food in a buzzy, “quintessential West Village” setting, you’re...
emilyhoring
Aug 17, 2023


Review: Portale
Loved It TLDR: Portale is the one-size-fits all of restaurants. A fit for dates, for big groups, for impressing out of towners, Portale...
emilyhoring
Feb 13, 2023


Review: Nudibranch
Worth A Try TLDR: Nudibranch is a great option for a special occasion or “impress your date” night. While the restaurant space isn’t that...
emilyhoring
Feb 6, 2023


Review: Rosella
Loved It TLDR: Rosella is a Good Time™ with a good heart. This sustainability-focused Japanese restaurant’s only flaw is not being...
emilyhoring
Jan 30, 2023


Review: Dame
Don't Waste Your Time And Money 87 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 TLDR: Dame suffers from an over-applauding press. While this...
emilyhoring
Jan 23, 2023


Review: Laser Wolf
Loved It TLDR: Laser Wolf is one of those rare restaurants “everybody loves” that actually is worth loving. Their unique menu creates a...
emilyhoring
Jan 15, 2023


Review: The Noortwyck
Loved It TLDR: The Noortwyck is a special restaurant. It’s everything you expect from a top tier New American spot without feeling fussy...
emilyhoring
Dec 9, 2022


Review: Shukette
Loved It TLDR: Shukette is the Middle Eastern menu the people demanded with the execution they deserved. Eating here, you’ll get 80% of...
emilyhoring
Nov 18, 2022


Review: Bobo
Solid Choice TLDR: Bobo is a very cute little French spot in the West Village. After passing the french onion soup test, I can safely say...
emilyhoring
Nov 7, 2022
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