Burgers in NY

Burgers in NY

Thanks so much for my Instagram followers overwhelming response with their favourite burgers in NY. I finally had some time to count the votes on my story few days ago. 4 Charles Prime Rib and J.G. Melon are the clear winners, closely followed by Burger Joint at The Parker Meridien,…

29
Sep
USA: New York
Shoji at 69 Leonard Street

Shoji at 69 Leonard Street

Shoji at 69 Leonard Street

All ingredients from Japan at Shoji at 69 Leonard street. Its chef Derek Wilcox was one of the first and few foreigners who have trained at Kikunoi kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.

26
Sep '19
Modern take on Korean gastronomy – Atomix

Modern take on Korean gastronomy – Atomix

Modern take on Korean gastronomy – Atomix

Modern take on Korean gastronomy, ingredients and culture by a young Korean chef Junghyun Park at Atomix, also behind another great more casual Korean spot Atoboy. Some of the dishes I loved…

26
Sep '19
Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare

Fabulous cooking at Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare (3*) by chef César Ramirez yesterday, where best ingredients from around the world were prepared in classic French and Japanese techniques with exquisite technical precision.

22
Sep '19
Momofuku Kawi

Momofuku Kawi

Momofuku Kawi

Momofuku Kāwi, a new David Chang’s place. (Eunjo Park @eunjoful – executive chef) Absolutely loved it!

19
Sep '19
69 Leonard Street

69 Leonard Street

69 Leonard Street

Derek Wilcox, chef of Shoji at 69 Leonard in NYC, is one of very few non-Japanese sushi masters in the world to have reached a comparable level to the best in Japan. Originally from upstate New York, Derek trained at Kikunoi in Kyoto for 7 years and at Sushi Aoki…

19
Feb '19
At Torrisi Italian specialities

At Torrisi Italian specialities

At Torrisi Italian specialities

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”.. (Leonardo da Vinci). Slightly warm mozzarella with olive oil, served with crostini at Torrisi Italian specialities (250 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012; tel. (212) 965-0955).

20
Dec '13
Ramen wars: Totto vs Ippudo

Ramen wars: Totto vs Ippudo

Ramen wars: Totto vs Ippudo

I am not a big fan of chicken-based ramen broth, but I must admit that Totto ramen (specializing in only chicken-based broth) overall quality was better than Ippudo (specializing in pork-based broth). I used to love Ippudo in NY and I still do love their small plates as pork buns…

20
Dec '13
Peter Luger steakhouse

Peter Luger steakhouse

Peter Luger steakhouse

Some images from Peter Luger, probably the best traditional American steakhouse I’ve ever been… (and no, this trip to NY had nothing to do with diet!)

18
Dec '13
New York style pizza at Rubirosa

New York style pizza at Rubirosa

New York style pizza at Rubirosa

Forget about artisanal pizzas from fancy, unconventional ingredients. What I look forward mostly whenever I go to New York is the New York style pizza with a crust so thin, and crispy on the sides that you have to fold it in order to eat it without making a mess.…

18
Dec '13
Bread at The Nomad

Bread at The Nomad

Bread at The Nomad

This freshly baked bread with sage, rosemary and sweet potatoes served on every table at the Nomad could be a dish by itself… Yes, it’s that good.

5
Dec '13