Located in the West Village, on 7th avenue and Charles, Morandi is a spot for those who like cucina italiana and want to spent their lunch or dinner time in a casual yet cozy atmosphere. The pasta is truly al dente and is not pre cooked – 15$-  The menu has a few, simple and [...]

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A new Hotel in Manhattan ! Never saw a city where high end and trendy hotels open one after another. Though Crosby Street Hotel seems to be quite different. First and foremost because the staff is nice and welcoming which is not always the case. I remember going to the Cooper Hotel terrasse and couldn’t [...]

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The Standard Hotel opened one year ago.  It was an event in NYC. Andre Balazs owns it !  The building itself is tasteless but its location is unique. The hotel is built  in the Meatpacking district right on the river -you can see the sunset reflecting on the hotel’s windows- and on the Highline where [...]

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Marc Forgione is an elegant yet relaxed restaurant situated in Tribeca. The nice cook comes to say hello and gives some inputs on his menu. I liked the freshness of the food and the light of the receipes mostly continental. The place is quiet which is a challenge in NYC and the crowd laid-back. Last [...]

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Since last september when Minetta reopened it has been one of the hottest restaurants in NYC. Neil Mc Nally – Pastis, Balthazar etc…- keeps on turning his place as the 1s to go. He knows how to renew a place. He renovated Minetta exactly as it was earlier. A place where artists, like Beat Poets, [...]

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Located in the Upper West, Kefi serves greek fresh food. The place, a bit noisy, has nothing special but the food which is super fresh and tasty. I went with greek friends and they confirm, Kefi is a good address. I would recommand the octopus, the sausage, the salad and the yogurt yummy ! RB
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This tiny café nestled in the lovely West Village is the perfect stop for a quick, fresh and healthy meal. Salad and omelette roughly $12. Fair price. RB

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Following on RB’s luck with beefsteak tomatoes, my own Norwich farm CSA goodies have been ripening, juicy, flavorful and bursting. More and more New Yorkers are joining CSAs in order to support local farms and receive a “share” of whatever the earth brings forth. At times the offerings have been skimpy this season because of [...]

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Ivy Bistro is a great spot to eat with a friend to chat or catch up. First the food is fresh, tasty, simple and the prizes are reasonnable. Second the place has tables outside that face almost the river. Nothing more beautiful than the sun reflecting on the water. Last but not least, the location [...]

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