Frank Restaurant
Posted on | May 4, 2010 | 2 Comments
I’ve been going to Frank Restaurant for some time now, but I’ve never gotten around to blogging the restaurant. On a warm afternoon I returned with a few friends & my camera in tow.
We sat by the bar & began by ordering some Antipasto; Olives with oil, spices & orange zest, hearty bread, sausage & Parmesan & then the main plate. Roasted tomatoes, fried eggplant, roasted peppers, goat cheese wrapped in zucchini. This has been my go to dish at Frank for as long as I can remember, particularly on the warmer days. The only things that were missing was the Calamari Salad (not ready yet) & the Mozzarella di Bufala (which was amazing but they no longer make).
Frying Pan
Posted on | May 3, 2010 | 1 Comment
I got a chance to check out Frying Pan (26th Street & Hudson River Park) the Lightship of the same name & sprawling barge Bar & Restaurant a few weeks ago. It was well worth the wait; a sunny but not too hot mid-April Friday afternoon & luckily the place was no too busy (something that I can imagine will change drastically once the weather warms up).
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The Iceman Cometh!
Posted on | April 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
Huzzah! I finally got what Santa never brought me for Christmas last year (no, not Zoe Saldana in her birthday suit, the other thing); a Cuisinart 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Maker (available at Amazon)! It arrived this morning (just in time for the great weather), so I haven’t had a chance to give the thing a whirl, but rest assured there will be a lot of delicious ice cream recipes (as well as any disastrous results) posted here in the near future.
I plan to getting my ‘Iron Chef’/Jehangir Mehta on & coming up with some funky flavors, most likely starting with a Smoked Bacon & Maple (Foie Gras Sundaes will have to wait). I’ll let you guys know how it goes. In the meantime, if you have any ideas/recipes, email them to me; contact @ eveats.com
Note: Crappy stock photo of my new favorite toy via Amazon.com as I’m too lazy to take a picture.
Update: Made Coffee Ice Cream.
De Robertis Pasticceria
Posted on | April 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
I had a chance to stop by De Robertis Pasticceria (176 1st Avenue @ 11th Street), a neighborhood staple since 1904, to pick up some dessert for a family dinner. I’ve passed by this place, with it’s bright signage, hundreds of times but never gone in.
The place has an old school feel & is literally filled to the brim with every sweet imaginable. Read more
Sustainable Seafood Dinner @ Northen Spy Food Co.
Posted on | April 22, 2010 | No Comments
On May 5th, there will be a 4 course tasting at my new favorite East Village restaurant, Northern Spy Food Co. (511 East 12th Street Nr. Avenue A). $45 gets you 4 courses with wine pairing. Full details are here. You can find the menu here.
Via Tasting Table NYC.
178 E. 7th St. remains shuttered
Posted on | April 22, 2010 | No Comments
The former Mohamed Falafel Star (previously Dawgs on Park located on 7th St. between Avenue A & B) is still shuttered. It was open (& not very popular) and operated in a similar fashion for a while after Mohamed vacated the space. Signs on the door say they are closed for vacation until March 18th & there is a Work Order dated March 23rd.
It isn’t clear what the new incarnation will be, but East Side Restaurant Management LLC came up in front of Community Board 3 on April 19th looking to secure a beer & wine license (outcome unknown).
I’ll admit that I really miss Falafel Star. Mohamed was a great guy & when he initially opened provided much of my daily calorie intake (along with beer & Jagermeister from 7B).
Update here.
Korzo Haus is now open.
Further coverage from EVGrieve.
Brunch at Northern Spy Food Co.
Posted on | April 10, 2010 | 3 Comments
I’m literally reeling from my visit to Northern Spy Food Co. (511 East 12th Street between A & 1st Avenue) a few hours ago. This is by far the quickest ‘plate-to-blog’ update yet! I’ve been wanting to go here for a long time & finally found someone else that was interested as well. Specializing in local & sustainable ingredients, the restaurant serves food all day long (breakfast to dinner) & has a small market in the back selling many of the items that they serve. Read more
20% Off Select Essex Street Market Retailers Today Only!
Posted on | April 10, 2010 | No Comments
Today (Saturday April 10th) & Today Only!
Get down to Essex Street Market (120 Essex Street at Delancy) to snag 20% off of Saxelby Cheesemongers, Pain D’Avignon, Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, Formaggio Essex & Breezy Hill Orchard!!! Too good to miss guys, full details here.
Via Tasting Table
Royale
Posted on | April 8, 2010 | 2 Comments
Eager to continue my unabashed assault on burger joints in the East Village, I went to Royale (157 Avenue C @ 10th Street). This has become one of my favorite burger bars in the ‘hood, but I’ve always been sans camera (or mental capacity) to actually blog it. Luckily for you, I had both on hand during my last visit. Read more
Corner Bistro
Posted on | April 7, 2010 | No Comments
I’ve been eating a lot of burgers recently, so I jumped at the chance to revisit Corner Bistro, one of my old favorite burger spots. I love the no frills decor, the older bartenders & in particular, the burgers. I ordered some fries to start, but honestly, I wasn’t very impressed with them. It had been quite some time since my last visit & I’m pretty sure that they were better back then.
I moved on to the $6 cheeseburger, medium-rare (sorry, no pictures, I didn’t have my camera with me) & I really was blown away. I’m not sure if it was the blend of meat used, the flame-broiling, or the skill of the chef (or all 3), but I really enjoyed this burger. I’ve had problems in the past sitting in their back ‘dining room’, so I chose to sit at the bar with the engaging bartender. With a small menu & skilled staff, Corner bistro still ranks among my favorite NYC burgers!
Corner Bistro: 331 West 4th Street @ Jane St.
