For my birthday, I was taken to Maison Harlem; a rustic French restaurant on the corner of west 127th street and St. Nicholas avenue. ATMOSPHERE The ambiance inside of the restaurant gives a very classy, yet casual vibe. Scaffolding outside of the establishment takes something away from what is otherwise a very nice culinary experience, but that is…
Cilantro’s delicious Mexican cuisine and excellent location were a great compliment to a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. There are various options for cuisine in the area, but I decided to patronize Cilantro as I was in the mood for Mexican food. ATMOSPHERE The area where the restaurant is situated has a plethora of fairly classy establishments surrounding it like Osteria Cotta and Prohibition,…
During a recent trip to New Orleans, I went to an old favorite spot of mine, High Hat Café. Right on the corner of Freret and Jena streets, it’s located in an up-and-coming section of the Freret section of the city. ATMOSPHERE High Hat Café has an ambiance indicative of the city — jovial, folksy, and relaxed. The…
Make no mistake: Jean-Georges is not just a fine restaurant, it’s a luxury experience and a clinic in customer service. Admittedly, I ate there a few months ago, but it was one of the finest restaurant outings I’ve had during my time in NYC, so I thought it was worth doing a retroactive post even if some…