Mediocre Mediterranean – Review of Fig & Olive

BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
Fig and Olive
420 West 13th Street
Meatpacking District
212-294-1200/figandolive.com
After a work week reminiscent of the never-ending story, I was in need of a relaxing night out with my boyfriend. My internal checklist for dinner consisted of good food, good atmosphere, and a good scene. Fig and Olive seemed like the perfect place, as I had heard [...]

A Turkish-Med delight – A review of Bistrouge

A Turkish-Med delight – A review of Bistrouge
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
Bistrouge
432 East 13th Street
East Village
212-677-2200/bistrouge.com
I was excited walking into Bistrouge.  It was a cozy little hole in the wall complete with a bar, a small open kitchen, exposed brick walls, and red leather banquets.  The crew, including the visible kitchen staff were young, [...]