Author Archives: thecitynewb

Momofuku Fried Chicken

Momofuku Fried Chicken (Noodle Bar) Rating: Location:  171 1st Ave (bw 10th & 11th St) A friend expressed the desire to try any of the momofuku restaurants; and having tried noodle bar and ssam before, I wanted to try something … Continue reading

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Filed under East Village, Korean, Late night food

Billy’s Bakery

Location: 184 9th Ave (bw 21st and 22nd) Price: $3.25 – $4.50 Pumpkin Bar Rating: I had to give Serious Eats a little more credit when they finally wrote a negative review on Lucy’s; surprisingly, they were brutal for once.  So … Continue reading

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Filed under Bakery, Chelsea, Dessert

Ronnybrook & Alice’s Tea Cup

I had Veterans’ Day off and it seemed like I was the only one, amongst my mostly banker friends, that had it off.  And being the asshole that I am, I dedicated the day to myself as my “mental health” day, instead … Continue reading

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Filed under Bakery, Chelsea, Sandwiches, Upper East Side

Poco

Dinner Rating: Location:  33 Avenue B (3rd St, SE corner) Price:  $8 – $12 for small plates, $20-$24 entries When it comes to group dinners, I immediately think tapas; it’s the best way to interact and share conversation with that … Continue reading

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Filed under Brunch, East Village, Tapas/Small Plates