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I did not go into this restaurant for it’s “Pak-Bangla-Indian Italian Seafood” fare. It’s a little frightening and amusing all at the same time. Where do all these cuisines intersect? I don’t know. It might be interesting.

As soon as you walk out of the Jefferson Stop, [...]

Porchetta to the rescue, or how Sunday sucked, but pork is wonderful

This weekend was rough. I don’t know what it was, but the very idea of going ALL THE WAY to Port Jefferson to do my taxes was very… taxing. And in fact it was SO TIRING. And Sunday was just SO stressful… that the very thing I needed at the end of [...]

Great NYC Brunch Deals – Early Spring Edition

I don’t know whether it’s getting away from the rough and tumble of the week, or just having a lazy morning, but I love brunch. I love the “carby” fluffy and eggy brunch foods. I love something salty and hearty accompanying that. I love bloody mary’s, I just love everything about [...]

Bodega Wine Bar

The Bodega 24 St. Nicholas Ave. (on Troutman St.)

Amy (pictured left) told us about Tandem, one of the cutest newest places in Bushwick, but we didn’t go until Ryan’s sister dragged us. This time around, we were ahead of the curve and Amy told us about this new winebar in town. [...]

Umi Nom

What is that you see? Yes, that restaurant’s name is Umi Nom. As in, Umi Nom (nom nom nom nom mmmm munch…). Genevieve tipped me off to the place by emailing me the NY Times $25 and under article featuring none other than my namesake. Of course, we had to try it. [...]