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Asia Dog

No one thinks of America’s staple, the hot dog, dressed up other than with mustard, onion sauce, or sauerkraut. When most people think of this favorite quick bite, it’s of baseball games, Coney Island, or those many push carts that we know are housing “dirty dogs”. A hotdog for the Manhattanites on the go or hipsters on the move has just rolled onto Kenmare Street in NoliTa section of Manhattan. Its name is Asia Dog.

Asia Dog has taken a role that will test the diehard hot dog fans. Here is where you won’t find toppings associated with one of the favorite “on the go” meals of New York. Instead you will find a mixture of julienne vegetables seasoned with chutneys or Ethnic sides toned down to accommodate their new mates all mixed together to combine different flavors that go with your hotdog of choice. Not only does Asia Dog cater to the beef eaters, but the Vegetarians, and non-red meat eaters. They definitely want their customers to feel satisfied.

Asia Dog is a cool, yet tiny spot where the wood breakfast bench style forms an “L” shape upon entry. They have a stand up counter also and behind a wood counter are two people that have that relaxed young artsy look, one taking your order and the other preparing it. Above them is a huge menu that is concise and clear. Each topping choice is listed with their ingredients. The prices aren’t that bad either. For $8 you can enjoy two dogs with topping of your choice.

A few of my favorite hotdogs are the “Ginny”, a house made Kimichi with Nori flakes. The Kimichi with the chicken hotdog combination is something that I never thought would work but it hits to the point on this one. The “Sidney” topping consist of a Thai mango relish (cucumber, red onions and cilantro) with crushed peanuts that compliment the smoky flavor of the hotdogs. The “Vinhn a Bahn Mi” topping, made out of spicy aioli, pickled carrots and daikon, jalapeno and cilantro, comes with a pâté that can be ordered as pork or veggie. This topping is usually made for Vietnamese sandwiches but this also works very well with the hotdog. A side order of Korean Yam Fries is a good compliment to go along with the hotdogs. Sweet fries that are deep fried and served with a tangy, yet spicy mayonnaise sauce complete the meal at Asia Dog.

Combining East Asian flavors on an All-American comfort food was genius. The concept behind this eatery may have never been thought about, but in a city like New York where diners are exposed to all kinds of cuisine and are more adventurous, Asia Dog is perfect for New York.

Asia Dog
66 Kenmare St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 226-8861
Official Website

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La Silhouette

La Silhouette
362 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 581-2400
Official Site

*This venue is now closed

A few months ago Zagat.com ran an article about the 8 most underrated restaurants in NYC. I’ve been to a few of them (SHO Shaun Hergatt and Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar) and was surprised to see La Silhouette on the list.In a city full of great restaurants it’s easy to overlook a few gems. La Silhouette debuted without a splash and besides a review by Adam Platt of New York Magazine who gave it two stars; it was never reviewed by the NY Times or any other major publications. Located in Hells Kitchen, this French American restaurant is owned by 2 former Le Barnardin general managers, Tito Rahman and Sally Chinoris, and the executive chef Matthew Tropeano is an alum of Le Grenouille a NYC institution.

Situated in a modern apartment building along 53rd street, the restaurant can be easily passed if one is not paying attention. My first impression when I walked in was it’s not as big as I thought it would be. The front area has soft lighting and a small gold wooden bar with six red leather bar stools. The bar scene here is non existent, but you come here to eat. The host/hostess counter is manned by the owners Tito and Sally who take turns greeting guest as they arrive. When I was ushered into the main dining room I passed through a series of dimly light rooms (where guest can also choose to be seated) that were ideal for casual dining. The modern and luxurious interior of La Silhouette provides an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Just before entering the sunken dining room there is a second bar for busy nights. The dining room is squared off with clean white walls, one of which is painted in red striped like the American flag. Laminated uncovered tables are paired with banquet seats against wall to wall carpeted floor.There’s also a space above the main dining room which is perfect for a private dining.

La Silhouette’s French menu with a Modern American flare is some of the most delectable dishes I’ve had; the ingredients are of the highest quality. The average price of an entrée is north of $30. It’s expensive, but that’s the norm for NYC fine dining. If you are in the mood to splurge, try their $95 five course tasting menu ($55 with wine pairing) like I did the first time I dined here. I let Chef Tropeano showcase his skills and enjoyed the evening of gastronomic festivities.

I’ve tried numerous dishes here and enjoyed most of them. Starter dishes like the Poached Farm Egg with “Truffles” and, oyster mushroom was very tasty; the egg was poached perfectly while the truffles added a depth of flavor. Another great starter was the Long Island Fluke Tartare with American caviar, citrus vinaigrette, poppy seed flatbread. I love this dish, the fresh fish combined with citrus vinaigrette and the saltiness of the caviar bursts with flavors that complement each other.

Among the entrée dishes, the Poulet Roti “Avellino” braised cannellini beans and kale, tomato confit, lardons, chicken jus was incredible. The chicken was cooked perfectly; it was juicy, tender and packed with flavor. The Butter Poached Lobster and Bass with celery root-apple “slaw” and leek fondue sauce américaine was another amazing dish. It was a great combination of seafood with the perfect touch of buttery flavor. The Filet & Beef Short Rib yukon potato purée, roasted shallots, burgundy beef jus, was tasty and with a mouthwatering beef texture. And finally, the Wild Mushroom Risotto truffle oil, parmigiano had a creamy flavor that worked well with the truffle oil’s earthy flavor.

La Silhouette’s desserts were equally satisfying. I indulged in the Popcorn “Crème Brûlée” candied honey crisp apples, caramel popcorn, salty caramel ice cream; and theMilk Chocolate Terrine coffee cremeaux, passion fruit sauce, ice milk sorbet. Pre-desert flavored ices were served as a creative way to transition to desert.

Service and hospitality here are exceptional. The well-trained staff are very pleasant, welcoming and accommodating. This is a reflection of the owners and their years of service working at high end restaurants were the focus is not just on the food but the entire dining experience. Tito and Sally greet old and new guests like they’ve known them for years. It’s a welcoming atmosphere that makes each and every guest feels right at home.

If La Silhouette was located more toward the east it would have probably been noticed by a lot more people. But having eaten here multiple times, it’s a truly an “underrated” restaurant. It’s great food, luxurious setting and impeccable hospitality makes this restaurant one of the best I’ve visited so far in NYC. I just hoped that Pete Well of the NY Times would visit and review it and give it the proper credit that it deserves.

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Video : Prime Burger Restaurant

PRIME from thismustbetheplace on Vimeo.

Produced and directed by Ben Wu and David Usui,
of Lost & Found Films (lostfoundfilms.com).

Prime Burger Restaurant, in Midtown Manhattan
For many of the guys that work here, the restaurant is like a second home – some of them have been slinging burgers, making shakes, and waiting on customers at this location for decades. Opened in 1938, the place hasn’t been altered since the early ’60s, and it looks all the better for it.

Here the waiters and workers of Prime Burger discuss their views on their chosen profession, and the unique nature of the place itself. To continue reading click here
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Lost Weekend NYC

Lost Weekend NYC
45 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002
(917) 261-2401
Official Site

Like most New Yorkers, I enjoy a good cup of coffee, especially when I’m sitting and writing my reviews for RaysPicksNYC. So, you can understand why I was very pleased to come across a small coffee shop here on the (Lower East Side). I wouldn’t call myself a connoisseur when it comes to coffee, but I do know a good cup when I’ve had one and The Lost Weekend NYC coffee shop has plenty and much more.

This neighborhood coffee shop is where locals pack the place (especially on the weekend) with their laptops to take advantage of the Free Wi-Fi offered or just to stop by for a cup of coffee. It has a very homey atmosphere and the barista is friendly and engaging as well.

Lost Weekend NYC serves Blue Bottle coffee beans brewed in a poured over style and the beans are grounded per order to ensure the freshness of each individual’s coffee. It’s time consuming to produce a single cup and one can wait quite awhile, especially during busy surges, but it’s well worth the wait.

When I first had their coffee, I had it with just skim milk. It was so strong that it was almost undrinkable for my taste. But, when I had it with cream it was terrific! The cream seemed to balance out the coffee’s strong roasted taste. The latte’s here are probably the best I’ve had so far in NYC. They have a natural sweetness which is perfectly proportioned with the steamed milk. Cookies or a muffin, which are also served there, compliments the coffee and espresso.

Lost Weekend also serves tea, hand bagged individually at the time of your order. They specifically use Darjeeling, a light tea grown in the Himalayan Mountains. Darjeeling is a comforting and delicious tea that can be had with milk or by itself. So if you are not a big coffee/espresso fan, there is still something you can enjoy here at this café.

Located along Orchard St., Lost Weekend NYC is not your average coffee shop. It’s also an accessory store, gallery, and clothing store. At first glance it seems like another pop up establishment. Its floor to ceiling store front glass windows and wide open space were once used for either a gallery or a boutique. It has an artsy clean interior with white walls that display photography of edgy surfers and a video reel that plays continuously. Unfinished, but smooth concrete flooring is covered with steel pylon in the middle. A couple of wide wooden tables paired with industrial steel stools and a red sofa facing the windows give the place a relaxed feel.

Unlike the novel, The Lost Weekend that depicts five days of drinking binge, there isn’t any alcohol to be had in the place, other than artisanal coffee specially crafted for its patrons. The coffee here can be enjoyed by both connoisseur and regular folks. This is my pick for a coffee shop in the Lower East Side.

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Truffles: The Most Expensive Food in the World

(CBS News) European white truffles can sell for as much as $3,600 a pound, making them and their fellow fungi the most expensive food in the world. One two-pound truffle recently sold for more than $300,000. All of which has brought organized crime into the truffle trade, creating a black market and leading to theft of both truffles as well as the highly valued truffle-sniffing dogs. Add to that the influx of the inferior Chinese truffles — masquerading as their European cousins — and you’ve got trouble with truffles. Lesley Stahl reports
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Tartinery Nolita

New York City neighborhoods are distinguished by their acronyms, like “FiDi” or the Financial District and “SoHo” or South of Houston. “NoLiTa,” North of Little Italy was once part of Little Italy but with gentrification and the change that it experienced, NoLiTa has became a whole new neighborhood. It’s also home to a modern French Bistro restaurant, Tartinery Nolita. What an irony it is for a French bistro to be located in an area once known almost exclusively for authentic Italian cuisine. Tartinery specializes in tartines, open faced sandwiches or long thinly sliced pieces of bread topped with garnishes and/or a variety of fancy spreads. The restaurant’s name is of course derived from its specialty.

If you’re not paying attention you may miss the restaurant which is located along Mulberry St. It’s a modern store front with a lively crowd that is viewable from the outside. This bi-level restaurant has a modern yet rustic interior with a subdued color palette of black and dark-brown. . Tartinery is divided into 2 sections for guests to dine. Diners share the top level (the street level) with the bar. Your first view as you enter is a long concrete bar against a wall. If you look long enough you’ll see that the restaurant’s name is spelled in green bottles on the wall behind the bar. At the end of the bar to the right the menu is written in chalk on a black wall. Opposite the bar are round wooden tables with chairs against a long bench by the window. Diners facing the window have a great view of the people traffic outside. Guests can opt to take the stairs to the restaurant’s subterranean dining room. The dining room is cubed in with high red brick walls, covered with black metal fencing and photographs hanging high above the walls. In the middle of the space is a small sparsely blossomed tree that resembles the White Tree of Gondor in the Lord of the Ring movies series. The tree is surrounded by black numbered tables with a black leather bench that runs along the wall of the dining room. On a busy day the noise level is heightened due to room’s dimensions; but during the weeknights which tend to be slow, it is a great place to have a serene dinner.

Tartinery’s tartines are fancy, creative, and delicious; the price ranges from $8 – &19. The brunch tartine, Benedict with eggs and smoked salmon paired with mushroom is a tasty, the quintessential brunch dish; the salmon is smoked to perfection. On one dinner visit I had the Confit de Canard; duck confit, cucumber, scallions and plum sauce and Thon Cru, shaved raw tuna with wasabi mayo, fennel, scallions, lemon juice, and olive oil. The pulled duck meat on the confit dish was moist and soft while the plum sauce gave the dish a great depth of flavor. The Thon Cru has a nice taste provided by the tuna and wasabi mayo combination. I’ve also tasted the Moza, fresh mozzerella with vine tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the dish was simple but there is something special about the mozzarella on the tartine. The restaurant offers three kinds of breads for the tartine: Country Peasant, Health Multigrain (from Eli’s Bread) or Rustic Sourdough (from Poilane Bakery.) Tartines can serve as an entrée or an appetizer to be shared.

Tartines are the resturant’s main focus but their entrees and desserts are also impressive. Two noteworthy entrees were the Chicken Paillard, grilled chicken bedded with mixed vegetables and the Risotto Aux Crevettes, prawns and risotto seasoned with white wine and fresh lemon. The Paillard is a great choice for the health conscious eaters, perfectly cooked chicken breasts with an array of fresh greens. The risotto is probably one of the best that I’ve had so far, it has a buttery taste that I enjoyed. Also, the Soupe A L’Oignon Gratinee or French onion soup is not like any other onion soup I’ve tasted. First of all the soup is not covered in cheese like most onion soups and the cheese with the onions in the soup gives it a delicious cheesy oniony taste. The home made desert, like the Tarte Tatin apple tart with vanilla ice cream was amazing. The Clafoutis which was recommended by the server was very good as well.

Tartinery’s wine list is decent with wines mainly from France (a few from Italy) made to be paired with the tartines. Pink Sangria made with rosé wine is something to have when eating here. The taste is fruity but not as sweet as the red or white sangria. There is also a juice bar available during lunch time where guest can mix and match fresh fruits to create their own custom mixes.

Open face sandwiches are mainly served as hors d’oeuvres in the US, but with a restaurant like Tartinery it can be whole meal which is the case in France. Though I’m pretty sure that the tartines are different there, but who needs to cross the Atlantic if all it takes is a ride on the 6 train to Spring St?

Tartinery Nolita
209 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 300-5838
Official Site

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Soul Food Junkies

“Soul Food Junkies” Official Teaser from Byron Hurt on Vimeo.

“Is African American culture a culture of soul food junkies?”

Food traditions are hard to change, especially when they’re passed on from generation to generation. In this PBS documentary, award-winning filmmaker Byron Hurt shares his journey to learn more about the African American cuisine known as soul food.

Baffled by his dad’s unwillingness to change his traditional soul food diet in the face of a health crisis, Hurt sets out to learn more about this rich culinary tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity. He discovers that the love affair that his dad and his community have with soul food is deep-rooted, complex, and in some tragic cases, deadly.For more info on this film click here .
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Tori Shin

*This venue has moved to another location

Tori Shin may not be your idea of a typical Japanese restaurant; they do not serve seafood but rather specialize in chicken “yakatori” or skewered grilled chicken. But don’t sleep on this Upper East Side Michelin starred restaurant. Its use of high quality organic ingredients, meticulous arrangement of food, and exotic mix of flavors will leave you mesmerize with a new appreciation for Japanese cuisine remixed.

Entering Tori Shin through its sliding black wooden doors feels like entering a restaurant in Tokyo. The hostess and the grillers behind the bar announce your arrival in Japanese for the entire audience of diners and staff. The authenticity of the atmosphere begins with the people, the Japanese staff and predominately Japanese clientele. On one occasion, I overheard a Japanese guy, explaining to his American friend what “yakatori” is and how it is very similar to the food in Japan.

The restaurant has an authentic Japanese dining interior. In the middle a three sided bar (similar to a sushi bar) built with maple wood is paired with red leather chairs all of which occupy the majority of the small intimate space. A long red swayed bench sandwiched between 2 Japanese plants serves as a waiting area. Some uncovered tables by the windows are also available. Soft lighting and minimal noise allows for a very subdued setting.

Whenever I come to Tori Shin I always sit by the bar to witness the artistry of the grillers. The grillers are masters at their craft. Knowing the exact timing for turning the skewers to get the right balance of heat, and knowing exactly how much soy sauce to add to bring out the right flavors takes years of intense practice. The highly specialized techniques they use are unmatched. During a lunch visit I saw the same grillers meticulously butchering chickens and preparing skewers with ridiculous precision for the dinner service.

The omakase dinner is highly recommended. Priced at $55, it consists of 10 skewers (6 meats, 1 special meat and 2 vegetables,) grated daikon (to clean the palate,) a rice dish, pickled vegetables and dessert. Submit yourself to the chef, as I did and he will wow you as you watch him work. With over 40 chicken skewers grilled in charcoal, you will want to try all 40; the skewers are that good! The freshness of the organic chicken prepared with various types of sauces is amazing. Skewers like the chicken meatballs are moist with an indescribable chicken flavor. The special chicken meatballs with egg yolk sauce are enough to make you want to return again and again. The rice balls are as good as the skewers especially the Special Oyako Don made with chicken and egg over rice, it was definitely a sublime taste. I enjoyed the texture of the rice, soft and watery. Contrary to my previous posts where I mention that Asian cuisine is not known for their desserts, Tori Shin is the exception; the “Shiso Sorbet” or “Japanese Mojoto” was a unique threat. It tasted like a mojito but 10 times better.

Lunch is also good and affordable. Their $20 lunch omakase comes with 5 skewer (3 meats and 2 vegtables,) salad, miso soup, rice and kobachi. The option of A la carte is also available for both lunch and dinner.

In the past Tori Shin was only known to the locals and hard core foodies. Hopefully with exposure from entrance into the Michelin Guide, Tori Shin can become a destination restaurant not just enjoyed by the Upper East Siders. Great friendly service and amazing unique food are the makings of a winning combination.

Tori Shin
1193 1st Ave
New York, NY 10065
(212) 988-8408
Official Site

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What is Austrian Cuisine?

Mike Colameco’s Real Food Episode 6-Seasonal/Edi & The Wolf from Edit Beach on Vimeo.

Executive Chefs Edward Fraunder one half of the duo behind the Michelin starred “Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar” and the more casual “Edi and Wolf Restaurant” chat about Austrian cuisine.

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K2 Lounge at The Rubin Museum of Arts

K2 Lounge at The Rubin Museum of Arts
150 West 17th St.
New York NY 10011
212 620 5000
Official Site

New York City Fridays nights are the jumpstart to the weekend where endless booze and partying is the culture of this vibrant city. What a better way to kick-off the weekend than to visit the K2 Lounge at the Rubin Museum of Art’s café (aka Café@RMA.) On Friday’s the café is transformed into a vibrant lounge with Chelsea’s chic and trendy art loving crowd who enjoy the art, the drinks and the soothing yet upbeat music from the DJ’s eclectic song list (reminiscent of the playlist at Buddha Bar.)

The mix of Himalayan artwork displayed at every corner and soft neon lights from the curved ceilings, supported by round beams wrapped in brown marble wall paper, gives the atmosphere a flare of sexiness. Uniformed gold wooden round tables and chairs set against hard wood floors enhance the artsy scene. The bamboo bar crafted with an Asian aesthetic serves some pretty expensive martinis at $17 a pop. There are only 2 in house concoctions on the menu and oddly enough I like them both. One is the “Pomarita,” made with tequila, POM juice and triple sec; a great blend of taste, you can taste the tequila but it is neutralized by the sweetness of the POM juice. The other drink is the “Buddha’s Eye,” made with Midori, Malibu rum, pineapple juice and lime; very fruity but the taste of rum remains. The food at K2 Lounge is as good as the drinks. The Asian inspired dishes served tapas style were tasty and flavorful, however I come for the drinks.

As an added incentive to enter the museum, fees are waived every Friday night so if one is not inclined toward drinking; there are 6 floors of Himalayan art to be explored. Spend $7 at the lounge and you will get a free a ticket for the museum theater.

K2 Lounge has become one of my favorite destinations for Friday evenings. I can meet up with friends and enjoy a nice drink before heading out elsewhere to party or I can just enjoy the lounge after work and turn in early for a quiet weekend. If you ever want to impress someone and show that you have culture this is it. Booze and the arts under one roof, what a combination.

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