Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment
THE HEATH AT MCKITTRICK HOTEL, CHELSEA Experience Sleep No More over dinner at the London theatre crew’s new restaurant “The Heath” at The McKittrick Hotel. They nod to their U.K roots by putting on a modern American interpretation of traditional British fare (delicious, by the way) but they add what they’re famous for ”“ a […]
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Category Food + Drink, New York City, NYC Food + Drink, United States · Tags British, Chelsea, city guide, Experiential Dining, Hotspot, McKittrick Hotel, New York, NYC, nyc restaurants, Punchdrunk, restaurant, Sleep No More, The Heath, USA
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment
[Greenwich Letterpress NYC has been reported closed] This stationery, letterpress and gift store emanates a real West Village style of charm. Here you’ll find a well-selected array of high-end stationery, unique cards and wrapping paper that the recipient definitely won’t be throwing out. The store also offers old-fashioned style letterpress printing and design services making […]
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Category New York City, NYC Shops, Shops, United States · Tags city guide, Gift Shop, Greenwich Letterpress, Hotspot, New York, New York City, NYC, NYC Shopping, shopping, Stationery, West Village
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Brook Farm General Store NYC has been reported CLOSED Imagine a one-stop general store that sells all of the knick-knacks you need for the home but with a clean, modern Willamsburg-esque interpretation ”“ That would be Brook Farm General Store. For those of you who like to buy everyday house products that are not just […]
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Category New York City, NYC Shops, Shops, United States · Tags Brook Farm General Store, city guide, Homewares, Hotspot, New York, New York City, NYC, NYC Shopping, shopping, Williamsburg
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment
TOBY’S ESTATE, WILLIAMSBURG Australian transplant Toby’s Estate is the place to go if you’re a creative Australian expat living in Williamsburg. By now you’re probably pining after your old barista’s lovingly crafted flat white with its rich, intense flavours since they aren’t quite as easy to come by in this city. Toby’s Estate has got […]
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Category Food + Drink, New York City, NYC Food + Drink, United States · Tags Cafe, city guide, coffee, Hotspot, New York, New York City, NYC, Toby’s Estate, Williamsburg
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
GRAN ELECTRICA, DUMBO Is it a myth that there’s no good Mexican food in NYC? Maybe. But this stylish Mexican restaurant is definitely attempting to dispel that myth. And even if you’re the fussiest Mexican food aficionado, you’ll at the very least be impressed by the restaurant’s creative cocktail list and its design-minded fit-out (think […]
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Category Food + Drink, New York City, NYC Food + Drink, United States · Tags city guide, DUMBO, Gran Electrica, Hotspot, Mexican, New York, New York City, NYC, restaurant
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This charming cocktail bar is the brainchild of the guys behind The Fat Radish and its interiors you could say are the lovechild of mid-century Europe and vintage Americana ”“ think carefully selected interior embellishments like old vinyl, vintage suitcases and a curved copper bar. Each night, The Leadbelly serves up seasonal cocktails, oysters and […]
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Category New York City, Nightlife, NYC Nightlife, United States · Tags bar, city guide, Hotspot, Leadbelly, LES, Lower East Side, New York, New York City, NYC, The Leadbelly
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This quintessential Brooklyn eatery owned by the people who brought us Roman’s (which for the record is one of our favorite NYC restaurants) offers its diners a grown up Williamsburg vibe, quality, unfussy food and a free pass to skip the line for a cocktail on the Wythe Hotel rooftop. Best Bit: Oyster toast. Don’t miss […]
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Category Food + Drink, New York City, NYC Food + Drink, United States · Tags city guide, Hotspot, Italian, Mediterranean, New York, New York City, NYC, restaurant, Reynard, Reynard’s, Williamsburg
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on December 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment
THE L-P BAR, PADDINGTON Located on “the intersection” of Australia’s famed fashion houses, one of the most prestigious Champagne estates, Laurent-Perrier has launched a pop-up bar, The L-P Bar at Jackies Paddington. This gives you Sydney-siders a rare and indulgent opportunity sample from five Champagne styles, including Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle, the world-renowned Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Laurent-Perrier Millésimé 2004, the […]
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Category Australia, Food + Drink, Sydney, Sydney Food + Drink · Tags Australia, bar, Champagne, city guide, French, Hotspot, Jackies Paddington, L-P Bar, Laurent Perrier, NSW, Oxford Street, Paddington, pop-up, restaurant, Sydney
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on November 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
(Ramen Setagaya NYC has been reported closed) NYC probably has more ramen restaurants than any other city outside of Japan so I think I can forgive myself for letting this one slip my mind for a year. I revisited Ramen Setagaya recently (this time with a lot more NYC ramen experience under my belt) and […]
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Category Food + Drink, New York City, NYC Food + Drink, United States · Tags city guide, East Village, Hotspot, Japanese, New York, New York City, NYC, Ramen, Ramen Setagaya, restaurant
Posted by Jenny Nguyen on November 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
LUKE’S LOBSTER, EAST VILLAGE Luke’s lobster has all the simple elements of a good lobster roll lunch covered: 1)Â Â A toasted, buttered New England roll 2)Â Â Not over-mayoed 3)Â Â Filled only with the sweet lobster parts ”“ the knuckles and claws 4)Â Â A dash of celery salt and lemon infused butter 5)Â Â A cool hip […]
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Category Food + Drink, New York City, NYC Food + Drink, United States · Tags city guide, East Village, Hotspot, Lobster, Luke’s Lobster, New York, New York City, NYC, restaurant, seafood, Take Away