119 Sullivan Street between Prince and Spring212/343-0404about $125 for two, with two drinks, without tip Every time I go to Blue Ribbon Sushi, I’m always surprised at how low the sushi prices are. For Japanese sushi (listen up, Tomoe fans!) the choices are always fresh and of high quality. Their uni, fluke, yellowtail and toro, ...
253 West 11th Street corner of West 4th212/229-2611$120 for three, BYOB, with tip I find it hard to pay for grilled portobello mushrooms with goat cheese or for a bowl of endives and beets but Tartine lets you bring your own wine without a cork fee so I willingly shell out my $8 for each ...
237 Grand Street on Bowery212/431.0998about $50 for two, without drinks, without tip We wanted to stay away from Canal Street to celebrate Chinese New Year and Jase suggested that we do hot pot instead of dim sum. Who am I to say no to soup even at 11am? For about $20, one person can have ...
105 Hudson Street at Franklin212/219.0500$200 for four, with a few drinks, without tip I went back to Nobu five years after my first time. Nothing has changed except that maybe Leonardo’s posse doesn’t stop by anymore. Their black cod with miso is still very delicious and their yellowtail tartar with caviar still kick my sinuses. ...
541 Amsterdam Avenue, corner of 86th Street212/724.4707about $40 for two, without drinks, without tip An institution more than just a trendy brunch place, Barney Greengrass serves the best smoked sturgeon in the city. The fish is perfect with scrambled eggs and onions even at $14 a pop. It’s probably the only place I’d actually enjoy ...