By Ari, on March 10th, 2011%
Shortly after the New Year began, John and I enjoyed our first meal at Bistro 33, a small neighborhood restaurant featuring a fusion of French and Japanese cuisine. Given the location in Queens, we were pleasantly surprised with both the quality of food and the buzzing atmosphere. (Both times we’ve gone, the restaurant has been fully occupied with a line out the door.) On our first visit, we were wowed by seared foie gras ($9) and innovative sushi rolls ($8-18), and determined to return again soon.
Last week, we finally made it back. Instead of sushi (which I couldn’t turn down before), I branched out and started with something seemingly appropriate for this time of year: crispy crawfish!
 Continue reading Bistro 33
By Ari, on February 16th, 2011%
Steak and cake.
Hangar steak, hen of the woods mushrooms, creamed spinach, and red wine reduction. Continue reading Valentine’s Day
By Ari, on February 4th, 2011%
By Ari, on February 1st, 2011%
Queens, NY is home to one of the most (if not the most) culturally diverse populations in the world. Where better, then, to introduce a Québécois-American diner than in the heart of Long Island City, an up-and-coming part of Queens whose food scene could use a boost.
There’s so much hype circulating about M. Wells Diner, I hardly know where to begin. Prior to opening (in summer of 2010), the NY Times published an article highlighting chef Hugue Dufour’s previous accomplishments, the food he loves to serve, and what he and his wife hope to accomplish at M. Wells: see article here.
Continue reading Québécois in NYC at M. Wells Diner
By Ari, on January 19th, 2011%
Many of New York City’s street food vendors close down for the winter. Thankfully, the Wafels & Dinges truck is not one of them! Their three street carts and namesake Wafels & Dinges truck can be found in various locations throughout the city. (See schedule here.)
First, let me say that I have no clue how I’ve been living in the city so long and had yet to experience the waffle truck. I pride myself on trying street food of all varieties, and yet had never made it to one of their locations. Fortunately, John took his sister a few weeks ago for an afternoon snack and reported back that I absolutely must try their food soon. Continue reading Wafels and Dinges… and Speculoos!
By Ari, on January 12th, 2011%
Some rules are meant to be broken, right? At Traif, a nine-month-old restaurant in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg, chef and co-owner Jason Marcus does just that. Turns out my man Jason and I have a few things in common: (1) we’re both Jewish; (2) we share a love for bacon and shellfish.
For those who don’t know, “traif” is Hebrew for non-kosher foods. This restaurant is a celebration of all things traif, and I’ve got to say – I want more. Continue reading Traif
By Ari, on December 3rd, 2010%
If you’re searching for a transcendent dining experience, look no further. I’m here to tell you that in NYC’s Meatpacking District lies one of the finest Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. Continue reading Scarpetta
By Ari, on October 20th, 2010%
There is no shortage of restaurants in New York City. Fortunately, John and I are able to try one new restaurant each week. If we’re determined to make our way through all the restaurants New York has to offer (an impossible feat, by the way) we could be here a while.
No complaints from this girl.
Two weeks ago, John and I met up with my cousins for dinner at Mercat, a Spanish restaurant in NoHo (not to be confused with my beloved old home, Northampton, MA).
 Photo taken from City Search Continue reading Mercat
By Ari, on October 13th, 2010%
Welcome to Arnold’s:
Home to the greatest fried seafood I’ve ever had. Continue reading Arnold’s
By Ari, on October 6th, 2010%
Eating healthy is something I struggle with daily. I live in the greatest city in the world, surrounded by the best food in the world (and everything else, too), and am constantly tempted to pick up something delicious.. and fattening. When I get home from a long day at work, ordering in sounds like a fantastic idea. Then I think about how terrible things like pizza, cream-based curries, and Korean fried chicken can be (yum!)… and I make some scrambled eggs or a hot dog instead.
This is why I adore Seasons 52. They’ve taken dining out and made it more accessible for the health conscious. Specifically, their entire menu is 475 calories or less. Impressive, right?
Sure, you could go to Seasons 52, order an entrée and call it a day — a healthy day — but where’s the fun in that? I mean, the whole point of a “lower calorie” restaurant is that you feel less guilty about eating more food. Continue reading Seasons 52
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