Chalk Point Kitchen

Seasonal and Sustainable at Chalk Point Kitchen

When you hear about a farm-to-table restaurant opening in Manhattan, you run. Okay well maybe not all of you do but I certainly get way too excited. Chalk Point Kitchen opened down in SoHo a few months ago and...
Pickle Shack

Pickle Heaven found at Pickle Shack in Brooklyn

You wouldn't expect a restaurant called the Pickle Shack to be anywhere else besides Brooklyn. Pickle Shack, found in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn, is what any other pickle connoisseur, like myself, would...
Schnitz

Behind the Schnitz on the Lower East Side

Though I’ve only recently moved to New York, I’ve been lucky enough to make a great group of friends. And by great, I mean they love food as much as I do. The conversations I have with my foodie friends...
Oxido

Oxido Brings a Fresh Approach to the Burrito Scene

Julie and I were invited to the preview for Oxido, a soon to be burrito sensation off of Madison Square Park. This burrito bar is sure to give your favorite spot a run for their money. The real delight at...
The Stand Comedy Club

The Stand Comedy Club Serves up some Delicious Eats

The Stand Comedy Club has changed my opinion on Comedy Clubs in NYC.  Comedy clubs were never my thing. All I knew about comedy clubs was that there are guys in Times Square throwing flyers at you and...
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...