Here’s a list of some of the restaurants I’ve visited and loved in New York. If you’re unsure where to go, check out this list! I will be updating often! I’ve linked the restaurant in their names and my reviews in the dates of the post. All the reviews are my own personal experience. Hope this helps you decide where to dine!
The Meatball Shop (LES, NY) (09.24.11, 01.08.12)
Le Gamin (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) (09.19.11)
Candle Cafe (UES, NY) (09.21.11)
Brooklyn Fish Camp (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (09.09.11)
Rosewater (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (09.14.11, 11.10.11, 03.23.12)
Ted and Honey (Cobble Hill, Brooklyn) (09.09.11)
Dos Caminos (Meatpacking, NY)
Eataly (Flatiron, NY) (o9.19.11, 02.05.12)
Al Di La (Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Convivium Osteria (Park Slope, Brooklyn)
Lucali (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)
Buttermilk Channel (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)
Morandi (Greenwich Village, NY)
Mermaid Inn (UWS, NY) (10.02.11)
Five Points (East Village, NY) (10.06.11)
Angelica Kitchen (East Village, NY) (10.13.11)
Momofuku Noodle Bar (East Village, NY) (10.13.11)
Momofuku Milk Bar (East Village, NY) (10.13.11)
No. 7 (Fort Greene, Brooklyn) (10.10.11)
Caracas Arepas (LES, NY) (10.24.11, 11.24.11, 02.05.12)
Yerba Beuna (LES, NY) (10.24.11)
Paulie Gee’s (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) (10.24.11, 02.05.12)
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop (LES, NY) (10.24.11, 11.17.11, 02.05.12)
Keste (West Village, NY) (11.29.11)
Fonda (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (11.20.11)
Locanda Verde (Tribeca, NY) (11.24.11)
Rosa Mexicana (Union Square, NY) (11.29.11)
Surfish (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (11.24.11)
Barbone (East Village, NY) (11.17.11)
Northern Spy Food Co (East Village, NY) (11.17.11)
Stone Park Cafe (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (11.17.11)
Norma’s (Midtown, NY) (11.17.11)
James (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) (12.24.11)
Piccolo Angolo (West Village, NY) (12.23.11)
Longevousjoy (Bensonhurst, Brooklyn) (12.31.11)
Balade (East Village, NY) (01.08.12)
Traif (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) (01.15.12)
‘Snice (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (01.04.12)
Thistle Hill Tavern (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (01.21.12)
Barrio Chino (LES, NY) (01.18.12) (04.17.12)
Ippudo (East Village, NY) (02.11.12)
Cookshop (Chelsea, NY) (02.05.12 02.22.12 05.04.12)
ABC Kitchen (Gramercy/Flatiron, NY) (02.05.12)
The Fat Radish (LES, NY) (02.03.12)
The Dutch (Soho, NY) (01.27.12) (05.04.12)
Lure Fishbar (Soho, NY) (01.27.12)
Westville (East Village, NY) (01.23.12)
The Vanderbilt (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) (10.24.11)
The Smith (East Village, NY) (10.29.11)
Franny’s (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) (11.24.11)
Bogota Latin Bistro (Park Slope, Brooklyn) (11.20.11)
Pure Food and Wine (Grammercy, NY) (02.22.12)
Motorino (East Village, NY) (03.10.12)
Chavela’s (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn) (03.19.12)
Cafe Habana (Soho, NYC) (03.23.12)
Co-Pane (Chelsea, NYC) (03.23.12)
Clinton St. Baking Company (LES, NY) (04.01.12)
Balaboosta (Soho, NY) (03.28.12)
Frankies Spuntino (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn) (04.23.12)
The Farm on Adderley (Ditmas Park, Brooklyn) (04.12.12)
Allswell (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) (04.12.12)
The Bagel Store (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) (04.27.12)
Saltie (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) (04.27.12)
Little Owl (West Village, NYC) (05.04.12)
The Dutch (Soho, NYC) (05.04.12)
The Breslin (Chelsea, NYC) (05.04.12)
Toronto Restaurants
By popular demand…a list of some of my favorite Toronto restaurants. Please let me know of any new restaurants you’ve tried so I can keep up to date on the T.O. dining scene!
Enoteca Sociale (Italian, some of the best pasta I’ve ever had)
Tabule (Middle Eastern…amazing appetizers..the cauliflower, tomatoes, and fatoush salad are my favorites)
Campagnolo (small plates, Italian, very interesting flavors. Love the burrata with roasted grapes!)
Terroni (Italian, love their pizza and parmesan crusted mushroom salad)
Fresh (vegetarian, curried coconut dosas are a must!)
Woodlot (comfort food at it’s best! They bake their own bread and have a regular and vegetarian menu)
Frank’s Kitchen (the best dining experience I’ve ever had! AMAZING bread, lobster ravioli, and lamb. Good date place)
Ruby Watchco (Lynn Crawford’s restaurant. set menu for $45, changes every day. Homemade biscuits and house churned butter)
Utopia (casual, eclectic menu. amazing burritos and lots of vegetarian and vegan options.)
The Fish Store (whole in the wall, so simple, best fish sandwich I’ve ever had)
Cava (Spanish tapas. The edamame bruschetta is a must have!)
Japango (freshest sashimi and great sushi. Very small spot!)
Pizzeria Libretto (Fantastic Napoli style pizza)
Can you make a list for Toronto also? Don’t forget us up here in the north…we like to eat out also!!!