tika eats

Court Street Grocers

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:56:00 -0400

Snack: Court Street Grocers (brooklyn: 485 Court Street)

Stopped by for a quick snack and tea. They have a large selection of fresh sandwiches and prepared foods… a must try for next time!

Prime Meats

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:54:00 -0500

Weisswurst traditional german white sausage served with sweet mustard & pretzel roll

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Butternut Squash quark, apples, nutmeg

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Brunch: Prime Meats (Brooklyn: 465 Court Street)

The service for brunch was very slow…slow to order, slow to come out. The sausage was juicy and flavorful. The soup had nice flavors but was a bit watered down.

Torrone Strega

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:22:31 -0500

Italian Treat: Torrone Strega

Honey nut candy covered in dark chocolate… yum!

Pastiglie Leone

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:35:46 -0500

Italian Treat: Pastiglie Leone

These Italian candies come beautifully wrapped in old fashion paper and sealed with a gold sticker. Inside you’ll find tack sized sugary treats with hints of chamomile.

beechers

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:12:31 -0500

Lunch: Beechers (Flat Iron: 900 Broadway)

One of my favorite lunch spots in the neighborhood. This shop specializes in in-house made cheeses. With this cheese they make great grilled cheeses and tomato soups! The combo sets you back a bit at around $14.00…but is well worth it. Perfect rainy day treat!

choshi

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:02:54 -0500

Lunch: Choshi (Grammercy: 77 Irving Pl)

Wednesdays at Choshi: Unadon Lunch Special
miso soup, salad, rice, grilled eel and pickled vegetables… $11.00

Note. They accept credit cards but they seem to always over charge, double charge or add extra on gratuity. Its better to pay in cash here.

financier

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:49:00 -0500

Lunch: Financier (east village: 2 Astor Place)

Grabbed a quick sandwich and tea from Financier. I’m usually not a fan of pre-made sandwiches but this one was not too bad. Also teas and coffee come with a madeleine.

Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:35:27 -0500

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Evening Treat: Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain (513 Henry Street, Brooklyn)

Traveled back in time at Brooklyn Farmacy. This charming shop offers all things sweet, classic and good. I had the “hot flash float” (hot chocolate with pistachio cardamom ice cream) I will be dreaming about it till I return.

avoce

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:43:38 -0500

complimentary bread and ricotta

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spaghetti alla chittara: hand cut pasta, goat sausage, chilies, aged caprino

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Lunch: Avoce Columbus Circle (columbus circle: 10 Columbus Circle)

My favorite part about Avoce is the complimentary ricotta and bread, if I could I’d just come here for that. The pasta however is excellent. I’ve never been disappointed here.

cafe gitane

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:56:52 -0500

Lunch: Cafe Gitane (nolita: 242 Mott Street)

I used to love Cafe Gitane, however its been awhile since I’ve been back. I’m sad to report that I’m a little disappointed. I had the cous cous with chicken, however the chicken was really dry and over cooked. It might be a bit before I come back here.

peking duck house

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:35:26 -0500

peking duck

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general tso’s chicken

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sliced beef with scallops

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Christmas Dinner: Peking Duck House (chinatown: 28 Mott Street)

Had a really nice Christmas dinner for a great value! $35 per person gets you a soup, appetizer, peking duck and two entrees of your choice.

birdbath

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:03:06 -0500

Afternoon Snack: Bird Bath (soho: 160 Prince St)

City Bakery’s Birdbath Bakery satisfies all my cookie cravings. If you’re a ginger fan the ginger cookie will surely make you happy.

barney's: gaga's workshop

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:44:00 -0500

candy from papabubble

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chocolate lips from SweetBliss

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Afternoon Fun: Barney’s Gaga Workshop (upper east side: 660 Madison Avenue)

Loved all the edible treats in Gaga’s candy shop!

dell'anima

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:52:58 -0500

Bay Scallop Crudo croccante di maiale, avocado, pickled onion, preserved lemon

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Brussels Sprouts: red onion, smoked pumpkin seeds, dried cherries

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Malloreddus: wild boar ragu, pecorino romano

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Cranberry tart with ricotta cheese ice cream

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Dinner: Dell’anima (west village: 38 8th Avenue)

The menu changes constantly and the food is always delicious. The best seat is at the chef’s counter where you can watch all the magic happen.

cafe sabarsky

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:10:39 -0500

Glühwein hot spiced red wine, unsweetened, orange & cloves

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Käsekrainer Mit Sauerkraut & Röstkartoffeln: smoked bratwurst stuffed with cheddar cheese served with sauerkraut, roasted potatoes & dijon

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Brezen & Handelmaier’s soft pretzel served with händelmaier’s mustard

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Apfelstrudel

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Erdbeer - Hollunder Mousse Torte layered strawberry - elderflower mousse cake

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Lunch: Cafe Sabarsky (upper east side: 1048 Fifth Avenue)

I just recently found out about this German cafe located in the the Neue Galerie. For a cafe its pretty fancy, the crowd is older but the food is great. Definitely order the sausage and finish with the apfelstrudel… you won’t be disappointed.

redfarm

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:27:42 -0500

Shu Mai Shooters

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Dried Scallop & Chinese Sausage Fried Rice

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Jumbo Shrimp & Pumpkin in Lobster Sauce

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Katz’s Pastrami Egg Roll

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Chocolate Pudding

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Dinner: RedFarm (west village: 529 Hudson St)

RedFarm is a fun and modern take on dimsum. The food is playful, fresh and delicious!
There can be a bit of a wait so go early!

taste of persia

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:17:30 -0500

Lunch: Taste of Persia (union square holiday market)

Discovered a great food vendor in the union square holiday market. I tried the vegetable soup which was a blend of noodles, beans and herbs, topped with fried mint, fried onions and fried garlic.

Norma's

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:56:53 -0500

Waz-Za waffle - fruit inside fruit outside, crackly brûlée top

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Light And Healthy Egg White Primavera Omelet

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Brunch: Norma’s (midtown: 119 W 56th St)

The portions at Norma’s will leave you feeling full for most of the day. The food is great, its fresh and well seasoned. The service however is not so great. We couldn’t get a recommendation or a smile out of our disgruntled server, he never asked us how we were doing and no one ever came around to fill our water. Go for the food not the service.

breezy hill orchard

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:59:31 -0500

Dessert: Breezy Hill Orchard (union square holiday market)

Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit like visiting a holiday market. I especially love getting the ginger snap cookies with a glass of cider. These cookies are especially good as they are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy.

homemade

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:15:18 -0500

Dinner: Homemade

Simple dinner made at home. Roasted tomatoes, herbs, goat cheese and bread. Accompanied by a wild rice and mushroom soup from a New York Times recipe.