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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Review: Nai
An unexpected gem, Nai serves up novel tapas with a show – literally, they have flamenco dancers. Go try the fideua.
emilyhoring
Dec 18, 2023
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Review: Anixi
TLDR: Anixi is a fantastic vegan restaurant that might make you question your need for real meat.
emilyhoring
Dec 14, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Review: Momoya
Solid Choice TLDR: Momoya is a really good, casual Japanese spot with high quality sushi. It’s not fussy and it’s good takeout on nights...
emilyhoring
Oct 23, 2023
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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
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Review: Hall
Worth A Try TLDR: When you want a burger, Hall is the answer. This tiny, ornate cocktail bar serves up a mean beef patty and works as a...
emilyhoring
Jun 14, 2023
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Review: Moonflower
Solid Choice TLDR: Moonflower is a great choice for your next happy hour hang with a friend. This cute little wine bar has a lot to...
emilyhoring
Jun 6, 2023
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Review: Musket Room
Worth A Try TLDR: Musket Room is a good special occasion option for vegetarians and vegans. With an all-vegan menu as well as a...
emilyhoring
Apr 13, 2023
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Review: Llama San
Loved It TLDR: Llama San is a Good Time™. Whether you’re celebrating, impressing out of towners, or just going for kicks, Llama San can...
emilyhoring
Mar 13, 2023
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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
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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
60 views


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
31 views


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
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