MOMOFUKU BAKERY AND MILK BAR

REVIEW

March 4, 2009


CUISINE: Asian, Desserts & Bakeries, Japanese
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

 

207 Second Avenue at 13th St

(p) 212-254-3500

 

The cookies are decent, the ice creams are highly questionable (watch out for Cereal Milk!), and the Chocolate Chip Cake is inedible.  Regardless, people love this spot, and somehow rave about the desserts therein.  We're not so confident with David Chang's proficiency with sweets, but we give this place a thumbs up because they sell the steamed pork buns to-go, and those are so tasty, we'll gladly eat them for dessert instead. 

 


Posted in FOOD on March 4, 2009 12:00am by Jena Steinbach | 16 comments





BLUE RIBBON SUSHI

REVIEW

February 20, 2009


CUISINE: Asian, Chicken, Japanese, Sushi
NEIGHBORHOOD: Soho

 

119 Sullivan Street between Prince and Spring

(p) 212-343-0404

 

The sushi at Blue Ribbon is expensive, and whether or not it's worth it is questionable.  The fried chicken, however, is a unanimous favorite, and the only item we’re willing to drop some serious cash for.  What makes the birds so delectable is a rather simple breading that includes matzo meal and flour, seasoned with togarashi peppers, paprika, cayenne, and sea salt.  The wings are served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce made with fresh wasabi and Mexican-imported honey. Blue Ribbon stays open really late, making it the perfect place for sophisticated late night munchies.

 


Posted in FOOD on February 20, 2009 12:00am by Jena Steinbach | 13 comments



MOMOFUKU NOODLE BAR

REVIEW

February 17, 2009


CUISINE: Asian, Japanese, Noodle Shop, Pan-Asian, Soups
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

 

171 First Avenue between 10th and 11th street

(p) 212-777-7773

 

I have a confession. When I used to go to my cousin’s house as a kid one of my favorite things to do was make and eat instant, chicken flavored Top Ramen. Those artificial flavorings were really, really tasty.  Luckily I moved to New York City where I can get the real thing at Momofuku. Momofuku’s pork ramen with the poached egg is a delightful soup/noodle/meat combo with rich, satisfying flavors.  Definitely order the steamed pork buns, which may be Momofuku’s best dish, and one you can’t replicate at home from a box.  

 


Posted in FOOD on February 17, 2009 3:55pm by Jena Steinbach | 14 comments





NEW ASHIYA

REVIEW

February 15, 2009


CUISINE: Japanese, Sushi
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

 

167 First Avenue between 10th and 11th stret

(p) 212-505-3348

 

The menu boasts that special rolls are always 50% off, which means this place is really cheap.  Lunch special includes miso soup or salad and two rolls for $6.95.  Regular hand rolls are around three dollars, while the special rolls like the Green River (spicy tuna, tempura flakes, avocado) are around $6.  The sushi is great, though we advise ordering out to avoid beer spilling on you from neighboring sake bombers.  Unless that’s your thing in which case… have fun. 

 


Posted in FOOD on February 15, 2009 8:23pm by Jena Steinbach | 5 comments