Saikai Dining Bar, a self-proclaimed modern day izakaya. I just came here for the uni. Uni Toast. Similar to what I’ve had at Salt & Fat (Astoria, NY). Truffle Chawanmushi – egg custard with uni, ikura, kani and truffle sauce. … Continue reading 5/20/15 Saikai (West Village, NY)
My mom loves everything Japanese. So on my day off, I took her out to eat lunch at Sakagura. Sakagura 211 E 43rd St New York, NY 10017 b/t 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave It certainly adds a sense of … Continue reading Japanese lunch in Midtown NYC (Sakagura & Ippodo)
A long hallway next to a Japanese butcher shop begins our adventure tonight. The restaurant’s allure draws upon having to find out the phone number to call (only by word of mouth), making the reservations (you have to know a previous … Continue reading Bohemian Restaurant (NYC)
We start the day off with breakfast in Bar Harbor. 2 Cats, a cute brunch place with bright decor. I was looking forward to their lobster benedict (above) and lobster omelette (below), but their strawberry butter turned out to be … Continue reading Travelogue: Maine Day 4 (hiking & eating)
