JUST NOT MAINSTREAM

I realize I’ve told many of you about this little treasure of mine many times, and it is well known amongst the brooklynites, however, I had the pleasure of showing my friend Williamsburg as he hasn’t had the chance to meander past the east river to do so yet. We met at 14th st & 8th ave subway, and took the L train over. I reminisced the pop your ears make as we made our way through the submersed Brooklyn bound tunnels under the east river. We got off at the bedford ave stop

It’s restaurant week and you know what that means - rich and enticing reviews! After prolonging efforts to see my friend to the max, we finally made plans to meet for my first early dinner for Restaurant Week NYC. He asked me to look on Open Table for a place I liked and to make a reservation. As I skimmed through the names of restaurants that looked delicious and welcoming, I ran across Perry St. in the West Village. I’ve previously been to Perry St. on a date with a guy I h

Blue Ribbon Street Bar is absolutely one of my favorite places in the city. Located at Downing and Bedford in the heart of the West Village, it has grown to be my top hidden treasure in the city. Whether you are meeting an old friend, colleague, potential investor, going on a date, or stopping in for a relaxing glass of wine after a long day, you can never go wrong with Blue Ribbon Street Bar. Being popular among the industry types as well, it is a place that people in the se

After playing a casual game of hide and seek while christmas shopping at Burlington Coat Factory. My friend and I meandered to the lower east side, to eat lunch. It was recommended to him to try the restaurant Momofuku and so since we were close by we decided to check it out. When first trying to find the restaurant it was hard to locate because there is no large sign which would help point out which restaurant is the right one. We finally found it thanks to the small menu ha

I absolutely fell in love with this place.. When I first walked into this restaurant I felt at home. Its hipster like and very much reminds me of what I called home here in New York - Williamsburg. The ambiance is very welcoming and the people as well. When you take your first steps into this amazing place you notice christmas lights and this wooden edgy feel. You walk up to what seems like a cafeteria style counter, where you are approached by a waitress who takes your order