Caffe Falai

REVIEW

September 30, 2009


CUISINE: Brunch, Desserts & Bakeries, Salads, Sandwiches
NEIGHBORHOOD: Nolita

Photo: Gavin Thomas, NYmag.com

 

265 Lafayette St at Prince St

(p) 212-274-8615

 

For those who crave the rich flavor of Falai, but are worried about the waistline of their wallets, a compromise can be found in brunch at Soho’s Caffe Falai. Breakfast was meant to be good this past Saturday; it was the weekend, the sky was clear and blue and there was a table to be had out front — without a wait. The café is beautifully decorated in shades of white, giving an airy, fresh feeling to the place.  In fact, more than one person commented on how clean the window-glass was. Caffe Falai’s success is perhaps partially due to its atmosphere, but surely also thanks to the food. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on September 30, 2009 10:15am by Rachel Hochhauser | 1 comment





Snack

REVIEW

May 14, 2009


CUISINE: Greek, Salads, Sandwiches
NEIGHBORHOOD: Soho

 

 

Melitzanosalata, Skordalia, feta, grape leaves

 

105 Thompson Btwn Prince and Spring St

(p) 212-925-1040

 

While Snack does serve full-sized meals, it does so in a tiny, snack-sized space. With only a few tables (maybe five?), lines can be out the door for a seat at this tasty Greek restaurant. To start off your meal, be sure to order a slew of Meze (cold and hot appetizers), which include a cool tzatzik (cucumber yogurt dip), classic houmous, hearty malitzanosalata (roasted eggplant), and savory Keftedakia (veal meatballs with almonds, pine nuts and prunes). All Meze are served with triangularly cut pita which are freshly baked and highly addictive...

 


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Posted in FOOD on May 14, 2009 10:21am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





City Bakery

REVIEW

March 1, 2009


CUISINE: Coffeehouse, Desserts & Bakeries, Health Food, Salads, Sandwiches
NEIGHBORHOOD: Flatiron/Union Square

3 W 18th St between 5th and 6th avenue

(p) 212-366-1414

 

Oh, if only my high school dining hall was like City Bakery, where a variety of alluring options displayed buffet-style aim to satisfy various pallets. Healthy lunchers will delight in fresh spinach and arugula salads, marinated vegetables like string beans and swiss chard, in addition to glazed tofu and roasted peppers. Those craving something savory and substantial will relish in homemade baked macaroni and cheese, slices of fried parmesan encrusted chicken, and proscuitto and gorgonzolo pizzettes. Of course, patrons craving sweets will be overwhelmed with City Bakery's famous assortment of cookies and cakes. On a cold day, City Bakery's hot chocolate is a great substitute for cookies or coffee; it is thick and intense, reminiscent of the Willy Wonka chocolate river. Yum.


Posted in FOOD on March 1, 2009 3:00pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





WHOLE FOODS MARKET- BOWERY

REVIEW

February 19, 2009


CUISINE: Asian, Health Food, Salads, Sandwiches, Sushi
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village, Lower East Side

 

95 E Houston between Bowery and Chrystie

(p) 212- 420- 1320

 

Whole Foods is a wonderful world. Saturdays mean free samples of Cheddar Cheese, Ciao Bella gelato, and the new natural soda of the day.  Cold salad bars boast fresh veggies, chicken, tuna, and tofu salads, cheeses and apples, among many others.  Paralleling the cold food bar are the hot ones with chicken Tikki Masala, mashed potatoes, baked veggies, and a variety of rice.  Mix and match; there is something here for every taste bud.  

 


Posted in FOOD on February 19, 2009 12:00am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments