“Stew on this” – Review of Kunjip

“Stew on This” – Review of Kunjip
BY SARAH IP
Kunjip
9 W. 32nd St
(between 5th Ave & Broadway)
Koreatown, NY 10001
212-216-9487 – www.kunjip.net
If Koreatown was a high school, Kunjip would be the popular kid.  It’s one of Koreatown’s more established late-night standbys and the go-to place for all things concerning Korean cuisine.  And everyone knows it.  The [...]

Bring a bottle of Amaro — your Thanksgiving party will thank you

Kudos to Eric Asimov for featuring the wonders of amari, Italian digestifs. My friends have long heard me sing the praises of these great tasting, wonder-working postprandial herbal drinks. My nonna prepares her own miracle-working digestivo at home–nocino (walnut liqueur). It’s prepared with cloves, walnuts, spirits and espresso. As with everything she makes, she distills the [...]

Aphrodisiac Cherry Vanilla Almond Cake – A Bon Appétit Blog Envy Bake-Off Contender

Wow your Thanksgiving guests with this elegant bundt cake that celebrates sophisticated flavors of autumn. The recipe will be featured in Chrysta Wilson and Amy Reiley’s upcoming book, Kiss My Bundt and is a Bon Appétit Blog Envy Bake-Off Contestant.
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Review of El Almacén

“Too few soaring exceptions to be above the average Billyberg dining experience”
A Review of El Almacén
BY ELENA MANCINI
El Almacén 557 Driggs Ave. (near N. 7th. St.)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn 718-218-7284
Caustic charm, overly-contrived rustic decor and decently executed cuisine with a few soaring exceptions characterize this bustling Argentine Billyberg restaurant, falsely billed as Mexican by New [...]

“Taking it to the Stalls” – Review of Otafuku

“Taking it to the Stalls” – Review of Otafuku
BY SARAH IP
Otafuku
236 E 9th St
(between 2nd Ave & Stuyvesant St)
East Village
212-353-8503

Tokyo, here I come!  Well, almost.  At least for twenty minutes I can pretend while chomping on my okonomiyaki (Japanese grilled pancake), brimming over with beef, shredded cabbage, katsuoboshi, special sauce, mayonnaise [...]

Craftsteak Hosting Open Casting Call for Top Chef Season 7: Sunday, Nov. 8th

“Top Chef Season Seven’s Open Casting Call and Talking to Top Chef Casting Top Dog”
BY ELENA MANCINI
The Emmy and James Beard award winning chef competition series, Top Chef Los Angeles ,will be hosting an open casting session for Season 7 at Craftsteak in New York City, this Sunday, November 8th.
Ever ask yourself what the casters [...]

The right way to eat sushi

Whether it be a power luncheon or a first date, sushi restaurants are an ever popular destination of choice. Whether you’re a seasoned sushi-diner or are barely beyond the initiate stage, snippets.com offers some solid advice to help you avoid embarrassing table gaffes. Click on the image below for a free lesson in sushi-eating etiquette. [...]