Breaking; Satsko’s serving up Pork Ramen!
Posted on | October 14, 2010 | No Comments
Ok, so it’s not really ‘Breaking News’ because I’ve been hearing it along the grapevine for a week & have even seen a Facebook status update or two regarding this matter, but Sake Bar Satsko (202 East 7th St. Previously reviewed here) will be offering up Pork Ramen Specials on the nights that owner, Sastsko Watanabe, is in the kitchen (not entirely sure of those yet, more later). Read more
Brunch at Belcourt
Posted on | October 13, 2010 | 1 Comment
Don’t you just hate it when you plan to go somewhere to eat & then you find out that they’re closed? Well that’s what happened to a new-found foodie friend & I on Labor Day (I know, it’s a while back) when we tried to go to Vandaag (review to come). We decided on one of my old favorites, Belcourt (84 4th Street at 2nd Avenue), they were fairly empty & had outdoor seating as the weather was nice, perfect. Read more
Tuck Shop
Posted on | October 12, 2010 | 4 Comments
There’s something almost magical about the smell of freshly baked pie, particularly if they’re full of meat and possibly Guinness! That’s exactly what to expect at Aussie Meat Pie wonder Tuck Shop (115 St Mark’s Pl. between 1st Avenue & Avenue A. They have a location on 1st street between 1st & 2nd Avenue, but I’m too damn lazy). Read more
Not to be confused with…
Posted on | October 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
I’ve been hearing a lot about the Fourth Arts Block ‘East Village Eats’ self-guided tour of 15 East Village restaurants. I’m getting the impression that I’m leeching some of their Google hits, so if the food tour was what you were looking for, click the image. $35 gets you the opportunity to walk around the ‘hood with fellow residents & foodies & try some dishes at some of the best that the EV has to offer. Some of my favorites are on there; Luke’s Lobster, S’mac, Nicky’s, Tuck Shop & plenty of others I want to try. You also get discounts at Xoom, DBA & Jimmy’s No. 43 to name a few. Obviously, I’m going to have to go on the tour & check it out & help support FAB who are doing some pretty amazing things to support culture & community on East 4th Street & the East Village as a whole. Hope to see you there!
Update: Preview here.
Guess who feels like a Jackass right now
Posted on | October 10, 2010 | 1 Comment
You guessed right; ME. Coming back home on Thursday night I wasn’t feeling so well. I had just finished school at The French Culinary Institute/Interntional Culinary Center (whatever you want to call it) & had an amazing 5 course meal downstairs at L’ecole (review to follow). I have no idea what the heck was going on but I basically spent Friday & Saturday in bed, shivering, sweating & mumbling to myself (in no way do I blame L’ecole for this by the way!) Finally I get up today feeling much better & initially really angry that I flaked on a brunch I was meant to go to and also missed the Peak Organic tasting at Korzo Haus on 7th Street.
Then I read my emails.
The first one that caught my eye was from Amy, the Social Media Director at Foodspotting (she also runs Amy Blogs Chow & Stupidly Simple Snacks) letting me know that I’ve been nominated as a Super Spotter. The email goes on to tell me that they had a free ticket for me at the sold-out New York City Wine & Food Festival’s Grand Tasting yesterday. I mean it’s awesome to be one of the first two Super Spotters, but to be offered a free ticket to the Grand Tasting! If I had only checked my mail on Saturday morning, I wouldn’t have cared how delirious I was! Looking at the lineup of restaurants & exhibitors that were there, It’s been a rough Sunday for me!
Needless to say, check out my Foodspotting profile & cheer me up! http://www.foodspotting.com/eastvillageeats.
Zum Schneider continues to menace the ‘hood
Posted on | October 2, 2010 | 1 Comment
I recently passed by Zum Schneider (107 Avenue C @ 7th Street) & Oktoberfest is in full swing. The place was absolutely heaving & there was a gigantic line outside. You could hear the music/shouting/crying from a block or two away & it seems like everyone was having a hell of a time. The 2nd Anniversary of Sunburnt Cow with free food & booze (as well as a whole cow spit roast) didn’t deter people from going to Zum.
Some were having a little too much fun (see pic below). This poor girl was absolutely legless & her boyfriend/crutch was holding on to her for dear life while trying to flag down a cab. Jokes aside, I love the food here…
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Posted on | October 2, 2010 | 1 Comment
I talked yesterday about the possibilities of a new restaurant taking over 102 Avenue C & I think I was right. I passed by today & the ‘Mr. C’s Italian Trattoria’ lettering has been scraped off of the window. Looking forward to seeing what will be going in there.
Action at 102 Avenue C
Posted on | October 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
102 Avenue C (at 7th street) the long-shuttered former home of Mr C’s Italian Trattoria might be reopening. Over the past few days, I’ve seen the doors open & people pottering around the place. I’m really hoping that we get a decent restaurant here as my one & only experience at Mr. C’s was laughable…
Update: 102 Avenue C is now Edi & The Wolf.
6th Street Kitchen Launches ‘Slappy Hour’
Posted on | October 1, 2010 | No Comments
6th Street Kitchen (507 East 6th Street btwn Avenue A & B) a favorite of mine, is starting up ‘Slappy Hour’ this Monday October 4th. 6-7pm during weekdays, they’ll serve up $2 slider specials. The specials will change day to day, so follow them on Twitter (@6thStKitchen) to find out what they’re serving up!
Brunch at JoeDoe
Posted on | September 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
I’m not really that big on traditional ‘bacon & egg’ brunches, but when a friend mentioned that JoeDoe (45 East 1st Street between 1st & 2nd Avenues) served duck eggs & not your typical bacon, I jumped at the chance to check it out. Started 2 years ago by Chef Joe Dobias & partner Jill Schulster, Joe Doe is a small but inviting 25 seat restaurant with an open bar & a full liquor license. Read more