This small 3-screen cinema is the place to see international and/or independent films in New York City. In a time when so many other small theatres have been forced to close their doors, Film Forum is still going strong as the only autonomous non-profit cinema in the city. The theatre shows domestic independents, foreign art […]
West Chelsea Slice of Life
Why I love West Chelsea: gallerina on phone, man-dressed-as-child on PDA, media equipment unloading and, way at the end, the full-block post office vehicle repair shop (evidence of the not-so-distant industrial past). Oh, and the shiny green Tesla sitting outside its showroom. I love how this sums up such a vibrant neighborhood.
La Fondita
Stop here if you’re in the mood for traditional Mexican street food made from fresh local ingredients. The menu isn’t particularly inventive with the typical selection of tacos, burritos, tostadas, tortas and large plates, but the quality is outstanding. And that’s what matter, right? Plus, the fresh guacamole and array of homemade salsas make it […]
Times Square tkts Stairs
What do you know? It turns out the tkts staircase is not the most disgusting place in New York after all.
La Bergamote Patisserie
This delectable French patisserie is as good as any in France, and as expensive. It has been a West Chelsea staple since 1998, and recently relocated one block north to spacious new digs on 20th & 9th. I was delighted to find the uptown location with outside seating on 52nd & 10th. The cakes, tarts, […]
Parrot of Eighth Avenue
I met Eddie, an Amazon parrot, on the bench outside Noah’s Bagels on 22nd and 8th. There were no free seats inside, so I cautiously took a seat on the bench and unwrapped my seeded bagel right next to him. I’d seen him around the neighborhood but had never bothered introducing myself since, well, I’m […]
Meeting House
This is an Amagansett staple in a classic wooden building complete with a front porch. The menu consists of American comfort food like burgers, roasted half chicken, sandwiches and pastas. It’s worth going or eating at the bar early since they don’t take reservations. 4 Amagansett Square, Amagansett, NY
Bourbon Coffee
Bourbon Arabica coffee has grown wild in Rwanda for over a century, and this is the first African retailer to bring this specialty to the U.S. Rwandan farmers collectively nurture and harvest beans from five regions, each with distinct soil and climates: Akagera, Kivu Lake, Kizi Rift, Muhazi and Virunga. Bourbon Coffee buys coffee […]
Townline BBQ
It’s hard to resist the welcoming, wafting scent of BBQ, especially when sitting in slow-moving traffic on 27. Townline BBQ is an inexpensive, counter-service, wooden shack-esque place with great fried mac and cheese and cornbread. I’ve not had the ribs and brisket, but people I’ve dined with have liked both. Corner of Townline Road and […]
Yama-Q
We love this tiny sushi restaurant for its fresh fare and inventive menu. While sushi staples form the base, entrees like shitake-crusted tofu, duck quesadillas and black bean burritos add an alluring twist. Since it’s always packed with a long wait to boot, it’s best to go during the week or have a back-up plan. […]
