Ruby's Cafe

REVIEW

January 4, 2011


CUISINE: Australian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Nolita

 

219 Mulberry St. at Spring St.

(p) 212-925-5755

 

Don't know how this Australian cafe has evaded the blog for as long as it has, considering it possesses many of the qualities we hold in high regard: 1) It's cheap. 2) The food's good. 3) We dig the vibe. And as a bonus, it's always packed with good looking foreigners wearing new duds by APC and Rag and Bone. Amen. Salads are fresh and colorful, pastas are hearty, and the hamburger on ciabatta is a Nolita legend. 

 


Posted in FOOD on January 4, 2011 11:49am by Jena Steinbach | 145 comments



Vegetable Frittata, Homemade Pop-Tarts and Buttermilk Biscuits (Or how to have a kick-ass brunch)

RECIPE

January 3, 2011


 

We love brunch as much as anyone, but sometimes the hassle of waiting for a table at a good restaurant makes the whole experience feel more like a punishment than a treat, especially when you're hung over and craving a cup of coffee like, ten minutes ago.  Which is why we like do it up at the home-front every once in a while.

 

You don't need to spend much money to put together a fantastic brunch menu. And you don't have to rely on Aunt Jemima either, although we won't hate on getting inspiration from Kellogg's. A couple of Sundays ago we put together a killer menu: YAH's favorite buttermilk biscuits and honey butter, a vegetable frittata, and home made pop-tarts. 

 

 

YAH's Veggie Frittata

serves 6

 

8 eggs

1 onion

1 bag of spinach

1 bunch cherry tomatoes

crumbled goat cheese

dash of balsamic vinegar


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Posted in FOOD on January 3, 2011 10:59am by Jena Steinbach | 76 comments





Osteria Morini

REVIEW

December 22, 2010


CUISINE: Italian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Soho

 

Michael White restaurant sans white table cloth and not in Midtown? Major score for the downtown set. Or is it?


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Posted in FOOD on December 22, 2010 3:23pm by Jena Steinbach | 127 comments





The Bedford

REVIEW

December 7, 2010


CUISINE: American (New)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Williamsburg

 

110 Bedford St. between 11th and 12th

(p) 718-301-1002

 

The Bedford, located in the old Sound Fix HQ, is throwing its hat in the ring to contend with Williamsburg’s ‘new American’ heavy hitters, such as Marlow & Sons and Rye. Guess what? Their ingredients are local, their would-be patrons are stylish in that nostalgia-for-another-era fashion, and their interior is oaky and candlelit. What’s wrong with hopping on a bandwagon if said bandwagon is proving to be a hot ticket? You shouldn’t need one more reason to leave Manhattan for better shores, says this Brooklyn loyalist. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on December 7, 2010 8:28am by Lyle | 85 comments



Good or Gross: JoeDoe Recreates Dunkin' Donuts Sausage Pancake Balls

VIDEO

November 30, 2010


In our last video, Seth enjoyed Dunkin' Donuts newest delicacy, the Sausage Pancake Bite.  After much anticipation, he determined that it was, indeed, quite gross. As promised, we have challenged a chef to create his own version of the subpar treat. Joe Dobias, chef and owner of one of our favorite East Village restaurants, JoeDoe, whipped us up a snack so good, he's considering adding them to the menu permanently. Check it out!

 

 


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Posted in FOOD on November 30, 2010 8:11am by Jena Steinbach | 38 comments