Les Enfants Terrible

REVIEW

February 22, 2010


CUISINE: African, Brazilian, French, Moroccan
NEIGHBORHOOD: Lower East Side

Photo:Time Out NY

37 Canal St. at Ludlow St.

(p)212-777-7518

 

Walk in and prepare to get a serious once over from everyone in the place — bartenders and bus-boys included. If you return the favor, you'll see that mostly all of the gawkers are good-looking. 

 

Without a reservation, chances are you'll have to wait at the bar for a while, which isn't such a punishment considering the hot crowd.  However, space is tight. In fact, my only complaint about the restaurant is the extreme number of people they seat during peak periods. CONT'D

 

 

 


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Posted in FOOD on February 22, 2010 10:59am by Jena Steinbach | 2 comments





Casa

REVIEW

August 7, 2009


CUISINE: Brazilian, South American
NEIGHBORHOOD: West Village

 

72 Bedford St at Commerce

(p) 212-366-9410

 

After spending many months walking by Casa’s large open windows, peering inside at the white placemats and simple Brazilian décor, someone invited me to eat there.  Not that one needs an invitation; the friendly wait staff and general coziness ensure all of the accoutrements of a home-cooked meal.  Sure enough, shortly after being sat, a nearby diner said that the food tasted just like her own Brazilian mother’s cooking — and the food is both delicious and exciting...

 


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Posted in FOOD on August 7, 2009 10:04am by Rachel Hochhauser | 0 comments





ESPERANTO

REVIEW

February 18, 2009


CUISINE: Brazilian, South American, Tapas
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

 

145 Avenue C at 9th street

(p) 212-505-6559

 

The vibe is upbeat and the drinks are strong which explains the crowds at Esperanto.  The mojitos are not overly sweet, and the mint: sugar: rum ratio is expertly done.  To start your meal off, the tapas plate offers a variety of salty, fried goods that are easily shared among two or three.  All entrees are generously portioned and include complimentary sides.  Our favorite is the grilled salmon with cilantro rice, sautéed spinach and mango salsa, a sweet, cohesive plate. Esperanto stays open late, so consider swapping 3am pizza for plantain chips and salsa.

 


Posted in FOOD on February 18, 2009 8:39pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments