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Polanco, Restaurants
Mexican Fine-Dining at Pujol – Mexico City
02.23.13 | Permalink | 4 Comments
Chef Enrique Olvera’s Pujol is regarded by many as the best restaurant in Mexico City, and although I can’t vouch for it as I didn’t try any other fine-dining restaurants in Mexico City, I can say it ranks up there with some of the best meals I’ve had in New York and beyond. Service, although very friendly was a little odd at times, but the food was, without a doubt, spectacular. MORE »
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Giveaway, Restaurants, TriBeCa
New Korean at Jung Sik & Dinner Giveaway – NYC
12.01.12 | Permalink | 34 Comments
A month ago, I had the pleasure of dining at Jung Sik Dang (정식당), the Korean fine dining restaurant opened by ex-Bouley alum Jung Sik Yim. Located in the old Chanterelle spot, previously one of my favorite French restaurants, the restaurant must have inherited some good food karma (but hopefully not business karma), because it was one of the best meals I’ve had this year. I was surprised it was so good, because prior to going, I’d read several negative reviews online. The crux of the negativity was that it wasn’t Korean enough, which after eating at Jung Sik, I’m baffled. Sure, the food doesn’t resemble anything from 32nd Street, Flushing, or my mom’s kitchen, but this isn’t your typical Korean restaurant. It’s elevated, modern Korean with a European finesse, but Korean nonetheless. MORE »
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East Village, Restaurants
Omakase at Jewel Bako – NYC
12.01.11 | Permalink | 9 Comments
It was the BF’s birthday (Happy Birthday David!) a few weeks ago, so as I usually do, I took him out for sushi. This year we went to Jewel Bako in the East Village. It’s one of the pricier sushi restaurants in the neighborhood, but I’d say it’s worth it as long as you order correctly. MORE »
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Restaurants, Upper West Side
The Salon at Per Se – NYC
03.03.10 | Permalink | 10 Comments
One day, I hope to be able to eat in the main dining room of Per Se whenever I want and not on a special occasions, but until then, there’s the Salon, the makeshift less fancy lounge outside the “real” dining area. Yes, it’s a bit uncomfortable as the tables are low and don’t accommodate for leg room (unless you sit at the communal bar table), and you’ll undoubtedly look on with longing as the people who probably have more money than you strut into the main dining area, but you make do because the food is solid, served à la carte (unlike the main dining room’s $275 prix fixe menu), you don’t need a reservation a month or two in advance, and the service is impeccable without being uptight. What’s a little discomfort? David and I minded only the slightest. MORE »
