Le Village

Le Village French Bistro in the East Village

Eat Up New York was invited to Le Village to taste their new menu. The spot was formerly Table Verte which had a total neighborhood following. Le Village is combining some of the most popular vegetarian dishes...
Ilili

Mediterranean Birthday Lunch at Ilili

I pass Ilili on my way to work every morning. I was eager to try this contemporary Lebanese/ Mediterranean inspired restaurant. Without a prior legitimate reason to fine dine mid week, I decided Restaurant...
La Bonbonniere

Old School Diner on Eighth Avenue – La Bonbonniere

La Bonbonniere. Where do I even begin? When I first stumbled upon this diner a few months ago it was in the late morning on a weekend - Primetime brunch time. Every seat was taken inside. There was even a line...
Ellary’s Greens

Ellary’s Greens in the West Village

On a chilly Sunday morning, I’d love nothing more than to stay in bed with a huge mug of tea and a good book. But when Mom is in town, a chilly Sunday morning means getting out of my cozy and warm bed and...
Genuine Roadside

Genuine Roadside in the Gotham West Market

This has now been the second time I’ve tried to go to Pony Bar and failed. I still am looking forward to trying it sometime but alas I ended up venturing to one of my favorite spots in Hell’s Kitchen…...
Garlic New York Pizza Bar

Pizza Adventure Begins at Garlic New York Pizza Bar

There are a number of pizza places around my new apartment that I’ve heard, from one friend or another, are so good.  It is my intention to try all of them. The Pizza Quest For my first stop on this...
Yeah Dawg

Shop-Up in Bushwick, Brooklyn? Yeah Dawg!

Would I travel to Brooklyn for a Vegan Shop-up?  Yeah Dawg, I would! Nothing can keep me from a vegan pop-up market. When you combine two of my favorite things, vegan food and markets, there is no chance I...

Craft Beer at The Sampler in Bushwick

What would make me hop a train to The Sampler in Bushwick Brooklyn?  I made the trek out for 2 reasons. My two reasons were an awesome craft beer bar, and their exclusive brew by Bridge and Tunnel called...
Sticky's Finger Joint

Getting Sauced at Sticky’s Finger Joint

Sticky's Finger Joint has two locations in Manhattan, the first in Greenwich Village and the newer location in Murray Hill. The Murray Hill location has become the hot spot for drunken bros and foodies alike...