Lamb Shank Ravioli

Dinner at Thalassa was a thoroughly enjoyable affair, which must explain why I overate. Opened in 2002, Thalassa, Greek for...

Steamed Scallop & Foie Gras Dumplings w/ Mushroom Coulis & Chive Oil

CHANTERELLE 2 Harrison St @ Hudson St 212-966-6960 Birthday celebrations are hard. While they’re a good opportunity to try a fancy restaurant, I often...

Sushi (omakase)

AZABU SUSHI 428 Greenwich Street (Vestry & Laight St) 212-274-0428 $$$ I’m on the lookout for a new sushi joint, so, even though...

Matsugen

The first time I visited Matsugen was to test it out. I was considering going some place I hadn’t tried...

Almond Banana Cake

MAI HOUSE 186 Franklin St (Greenwich & Hudson Sts) 212-431-0606 Yuck, yuck and yuck! I somehow have regressed to being five years old, but...

Austrian Fried Chicken

BLAUE GANS 139 Duane St (W Broadway & Church St) 212-571-8880 Kurt Gutenbrunner’s latest German-Austrian bistro, Blaue Gans, has been high on my list...

Pumpkin Pie

‘WICHCRAFT 224 12th Ave (27th & 28th St) map 397 Greenwich St @ Beach St map Bryant Park Four kiosks located on the 6th Ave side (40th &...