East Village Eats

Food & Drink recommendations straight from the East Village, New York City

Tim Ho Wan

I’ve been excited to try this Dim Sum spot, labelled as the ‘cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world‘, since it opened in December 2016.  Horror stories of insanely long lines kept me away till now.  I stopped by around 2pm on a Tuesday & was told that the wait would be 30 minutes.  You can […]

Taste of 7th This Weekend

Taste of 7th Street will be happening this weekend with profits going to help residents & businesses displaced by the horrific March 26th fire that claimed two lives.  25 bucks get you one dish from each of the participating restaurants: Caracas Arepa Bar, Big Gay Ice Cream, Luke’s Lobster, Huertas, Porchetta & Butter Lane.  Tickets […]

Russ And Daughters Documentary Coming This Fall

Russ & Daughters, the 100 year old Lower East Side appetizing landmark, will be featured in Julie Cohen’s documentary Sturgeon Queens will air on PBS this fall & make the festival circuit beginning in May.  Check out the trailer via The Braiser. I haven’t yet had a chance to review Russ & Daughters, but it […]

East Village Eats Tasting Tour 2012 Recap

Well it’s that time of year again when I trying to put into words the amazing food that I’ve eaten at Fourth Arts Block’s annual tasting tour.  Superstorm Sandy put a wrench in the works, so coverage is a bit later than usual this year, but well worth the wait. As with last year, things […]

Russ & Daughters Red Cross Fundraiser

It seems that in the wake of Superstorm Sandy (& the Nor’easter currently bring freakishly cold weather to NYC) the city has really pulled together in support of those that lost their homes & livelihood. Russ & Daughters, quite possibly NYC’s most famous appetizing store, will be hosting a Red Cross fundraiser tonight in conjunction with […]

Petrossian

Caviar, I can’t get enough of the stuff.  Unfortunately, it’s so damn expensive that opportunities are few and far between.  When an affordable four course meal for two popped up on Groupon, I decided that it was time to take my Mom out for dinner.  If you haven’t been to the restaurant, odds are that […]

Meatball Factory To Become A Seafood Restaurant

The Meatball Factory on 14th street has had it’s ups & downs, but it seems that the final nail in the coffin has been hammered in.  EVGrieve reported that the space was closed & in disarray earlier this week (it’s second closing) & now The Local East Village confirms that the space has been sold to Miha Knondoker […]

Cowgirl Sea-Horse

If I told you that there was a nautically themed Tex-Mex restaurant located near South Street Seaport hidden under the Brooklyn Bridge, you’d probably call me a liar.  Sister restaurant to Tortilla Flats (review) on the West Side, it has the same decor sensibility & I imagine a similar raucous late-night atmosphere.  We arrived late in the afternoon on […]

Sa Aming Nayon (Closed)

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no expert in Filipino food, in fact, my visit to Maharlika last year was the only time I’ve ever tried the cuisine.  I had heard good things about the food there & was feeling adventurous had a coupon to use, so I decided to give Sa Aming Nayon […]

Hester St. Fair Arrives On Saturday April 28th

With warm weather in the air, the 2012 season of the Hester Street Fair is set to kick off next Saturday April 28th. I’ve had my problems with previous years & the crowding, but I can honestly say I’m looking forward to it. Every Saturday from 10am to 6pm through October 27th you’ll be able […]

keep looking »