Compare to Manhattan, Brooklyn is so chilled. Well at least in hipster enclave Williamsburg. We were looking for breakfast place…didn’t feel like going into those few bagel shops and vegan cafes. When I saw the sign EGG, I knew this would be a promising breakfast spot. Eggs Rothko Easy-cooked egg in brioche, topped with Grafton […]
Archive for the ‘03: NYC’ Category
May 28, 2007
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Lupa Osteria Romana (NYC: West Village)
By Freda in 03: NYC, Favorite Food EntriesWe tried more celebrity chef’s famous restaurant, the next night was Lupa from Mario Batali, whom LA only get a taste recently with Mozza. We reserved two weeks ahead and got a 10:30pm spot. The vibe is cozy and friendly, and a look at the menu…oh my…I want to order everything! Veggie and Fish of […]
May 26, 2007
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Chikalicious (NYC: East Village)
By Freda in 03: NYC, Favorite Food EntriesYes more sweets! My friend’s been telling me about this “dessert bar” on East side called Chikalicious. You order a 3 course dessert set with your choice of the main course from a list (changes often). There’s wine pairing as well. There’re about 15 seats inside (waiting line form outside) and the chefs prepared the […]
Tags: Dessert
May 25, 2007
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Cha-An (NYC: East Village)
By Freda in 03: NYC, Favorite Food EntriesOne place I wanted to re-visit in New York is actually this Japanese teahouse (see my old posts: 1 & 2). Everyone got different tea. Finally I get to try the Lunch Set B $19, other people in my table envied my seemingly never ending servings. Soy Milk Quiche (subtle sweetness and smells great) and […]
May 25, 2007
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Cone (NYC: West Village)
By Freda in 03: NYCWe tried the most exotic flavors: Kumquat and Whiskey (very heavy liquor taste and the wonderful smell and texture of Kumquat bites), Mate – South America Green Tea (very strong tea flavor) , and Corn (got the corn skin chewy texture). Desperately thirsty and burnt out, we dashed into this gelato place on Bleecker right […]
Tags: Gelato
