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Tulsi – Aspirational Indian Cuisine

CS Hsia — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:27:37 +0000

All in all, I enjoyed my dining experience at Tulsi, and was inspired to understand more about Indian food. Admittedly, it'll take many more trips to authentic Indian restaurants before I truly grasp the cuisine and its spices. What better place to start than the holy basil? . . . → Read More: Tulsi – Aspirational Indian Cuisine

Sylvia’s – Trading Church for Gospel Brunch

jessie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:17:51 +0000

Sylvia's is a great example of a place where you go to taste no nonsense, down home deliciousness for a friendly budget. This is soul food, and there's really no price tag on that kind of love. . . . → Read More: Sylvia’s – Trading Church for Gospel Brunch

WD~50 Review – In the lab of a culinary genius.

CS Hsia — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:18:06 +0000

Compared with the old fashioned trial and error, practice makes perfect mentality, molecular gastronomy brings a higher level of precision into the kitchen. However, it is only a means to an ends. Fine food is art, and requires creativity and passion. . . . → Read More: WD~50 Review – In the lab of a culinary genius.

Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecote – I hope you like Steak and Fries.

CS Hsia — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:27:45 +0000

50 years later, the french steakhouse has arrived in New York. Midtown to be specific, within a stone throw's distance from traditional steakhouses such as Spark's and Smith & Wollenski. . . . → Read More: Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecote – I hope you like Steak and Fries.

SD 26 – Italian without the accent

jessie — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:28:27 +0000

SD 26 is what happens to an Italian restaurant when it plops down between 5th and Madison avenue. It picks up a New York attitude and sheds most of the quaint rustic feel--perhaps even its authentic taste. . . . → Read More: SD 26 – Italian without the accent

Vento Trattoria – The Triangular Restaurant in Meat Packing District (Closed)

jessie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:12:32 +0000

There are a number of ways I hear people judge restaurants. One friend bases his judgment on how often his water gets refilled, one judges French restaurants by their bread baskets. If we were to judge Italian by the meatballs, Vento would be pretty damn good. . . . → Read More: Vento Trattoria – The Triangular Restaurant in Meat Packing District (Closed)

Sakagura Review – Enter one of New York’s Finest Sake Bars

CS Hsia — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:58:14 +0000

To claim the title of a foodie in New York, you need to have dined at the most famous restaurants, be aware of the newest restaurants, and know the more discreet restaurants. The last point is particularly useful, as the secluded nature of some of these restaurants can often surprise and impress your guests, without going . . . → Read More: Sakagura Review – Enter one of New York’s Finest Sake Bars

Bar Americain – The Grand American Eatery

CS Hsia — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:21:31 +0000

All taken into consideration, would I consider Bar Americain a good restaurant? Absolutely. I would gladly recommend this to any people venturing into midtown or want a pleasant dinner. Was I blown away? No. . . . → Read More: Bar Americain – The Grand American Eatery

Shang Restaurant Review – A Celebrity Chinese Cuisine Chef, or a Celebrity Chef who’s Chinese? (CLOSED)

CS Hsia — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:25:49 +0000

I wouldn't call it the best Chinese restaurant in the city, they still have Joe's Shanghai and Spicy and Tasty (Flushing) to contend with. However, I'll call it the best restaurant in New York headed by a Chinese person. . . . → Read More: Shang Restaurant Review – A Celebrity Chinese Cuisine Chef, or a Celebrity Chef who’s Chinese? (CLOSED)

Minetta Tavern – The Rebirth of a New York Hotspot

CS Hsia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:14:54 +0000

The rooms are dark, the noise level high, and the prices steep. Now would you still go to Minetta if reservations were easy and all you get was the food? . . . → Read More: Minetta Tavern – The Rebirth of a New York Hotspot