Tag Archives: Recession-Friendly
Supper at Corsino
For all intents and purposes, Monday nights are designated as a Domestic Duty Night. Domestic duties include everything I spend a week avoiding: gym, laundry, cleaning out moldy leftovers in the fridge. Last night, having accomplished step one: gym … Continue reading
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Gems: Roberta’s in Bushwick
I don’t want to tell you about this place. I’m sorry, but I don’t. I feel like I must, though, because it’s a little jewel in a not-so-jeweled spot and I want to show my support… But oh … Continue reading
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Anthos Upstairs
I am so happy to have found a spot in midtown that ISN’T super stuffy and uptight, ISN’T cheesy and touristy and ISN’T ridiculously expensive. Anthos turned their cozy little second floor into a recessionary spin-off restaurant, with sub-Anthos prices. … Continue reading
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The Polar Opposite of Sticker Shock at Smith’s
Let me describe what you see in this photo: A fresh salad of greens, shaved carrots, fennel, artichoke hearts, green beans, baby cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs. A crisp roasted whole chicken redolent of rosemary and thyme, its crispy … Continue reading
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Kefi: Eat Here Now
It’s easy to find cheap good food in the city. Every neighborhood has a hole-in-the-wall serving up bowls of curry or dumplings or spaghetti and meatballs or a cheeseburger for under $10. In return, they are often cash only, … Continue reading
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You Probably Have $20, Right?
They may not be the most glamorous thing in the world, but blue plate specials are primed for a comeback in the NYC restaurant scene, as evidenced by today’s announcement from my one my favorite seafood spots, The Mermaid Inn: … Continue reading
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Best Pizza in Town…for Now
It’s about time I paid homage to my favorite pizza place in New York. Next week, I plan on hitting Jim Lahey’s new Co. to see if his pizza tastes as phenomenally delicious as these pictures, from serious eats, … Continue reading
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Two Reasons to Visit Duane Park
A long long time ago I wrote a short review of Duane Park for nymag.com. My impression of it was that it was a sleepy kind of place, good for locals with a taste for finer things. I never went … Continue reading
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