Asian-Inspired Sandwiches at Red Star Sandwich Shop
byRed Star Sandwich Shop’s Asian-inspired American sandwiches brings the kind of bold cuisine-fusing flavors you might find at Smorgasburg to Smith Street. Korean, Chinese,…
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Nobu New York: Revisiting the Old Master
byNobu’s famous rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce. Still the best there is. When Nobu first opened in New York in 1994, it…
Forty Years Later, Shinbashi Still Serves Great Sushi
byIt is hard to imagine New York without sushi, but when Shinbashi first opened its doors in 1974, it was one of the very…
Han Dynasty – A Response to Pete Wells
byMa Po Tofu at Han Dynasty, with chilies, thick-cut scallions, fermented black beans, and Sichuan pepper Han Dynasty, the popular Philadelphia-based Sichuan restaurant, has…
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Kung Pao Turkey
byThanksgiving is almost as much about the leftovers as it is about the main event. Turkey and stuffing go on sandwiches, cranberry sauce becomes…
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Bowl with Tofu – Bun Dau Hu
byInspired by Mike’s bún gà nướng sả and, as always, by his trip to Vietnam, I decided one night to try my hand at a…
A Taste: Yellowfin Tuna Ribbons at Jean-Georges
byJean-Georges, the flagship restaurant of master chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is the ultimate fine dining experience. The atmosphere is elegant and sophisticated, with white tablecloths,…
Japanese Small Plates in an Intimate Setting at Zenkichi
byShrimp and corn tempura stuffed with camembert cheese. A surprising combination that somehow works. Zenkichi doesn’t exactly have a dining room. Instead, the dimly…
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
byI didn’t see many stir fry dishes during my travels throughout Vietnam. Stir fries are more Chinese than Vietnamese, after all. This dish has…
A Taste: Garlic Shiso Fried Rice at EN Japanese
byOur “A Taste” feature presents single noteworthy dishes from NYC’s food scene. EN Japanese Brasserie is a fun West Village spot with excellent, truly…