Alphabet City Beer Co. Opens
Posted on | May 17, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | No Comments
Work began in early February of this year & Alphabet City Beer Co. finally opened today. Housed in the former CHP Hardware space, you’d hardly recognize it now. Owners Dave & Zach opened at noon today & I arrived with a few other locals to check the place out. The first thing that strikes you is the large bar area & the massive 16-foot table in the back, complete with worn-in leather armchairs (mismatched Craigslist finds) to the side. Read more
Tags: Beer > Cheese > Coffee > Cured Meats > East Village > Salad > Sandwiches
Little Town NYC
Posted on | May 16, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | No Comments
I couyld eat oysters pretty much all day long, so it’s no surprise that I was looking forward to a meal with my Mom at Little Town NYC. Opened in April 2011, it’s basically a 72 seat mecca of local beef, shellfish & beer. All of the shellfish & beer are from New York State & Hudson Valley cheese also features on the menu.
Little Town NYC has an extensive beer selection from the state (20 on tap & just over 50 in bottles) as well as spirits & wines. I opted for the Capt. Lawrence Liquid Gold which is one of my favorite Pale Ales. The food menu has wings (4 different varieties), sandwiches & burgers, but we were there for oysters. Read more
Tags: Beer > Booze > Clams > Local > Oysters > Raw Bar > Sandwiches > Union Square > Wings
Food News
Posted on | May 15, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | No Comments
Eater reports that Dutch restaurant & bakery Vandaag (coverage here) to begin selling sausages via a takeout window on 6th street.
Purple Ginger opens, replacing 6th St. Kitchen, via EVGrieve.
Death + Co. bringing drinks to Fidi via Urbandaddy.
East Village’s Terroir wins a James Beard Award; Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional – Paul Grieco.
Wylie Dufresne unveils new Tasting Menus at WD-50.
EVGrieve reports that Belcourt has closed.
Tags: Booze > Closing > East Village > Fidi > LES > Sausages > Tasting Menu > Thai > Wine
Totto Ramen
Posted on | May 12, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | No Comments
It’s no real secret that I’m a huge Ramen fan, but I don’t often venture far out of the East Village. A few weeks ago, I was going to a show at Terminal 5, so it was the perfect opportunity to head uptown & check out Totto Ramen. I’ve heard horror stories about massive lines & long wait times, but luckily we were in there after about 5 minutes, just as it started to rain. Read more
Wild Foods Dinner At Northern Spy Food Co.
Posted on | May 9, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | No Comments
Northern Spy Food Co. (my coverage here) will be hosting a four course wild foods dinner today Wednesday May 9th. The menu will feature several ingredients foraged from the woods such as whelks & pasture grasses. $50 will get you:
- Foraged forest salad: burdock root, pine, violets, malted rye.
- Wild mussel and ramp chowder with whelk fritters.
- Lamb roasted in pasture grasses: chickweed, goutweed, sweet cicely.
- Knotweed Napoleon: ginger and coriander ice cream.
Northern Spy Food Co.: 511 East 12th Street between Ave. A & 1st Avenue
Cinco de Mayo Derby at Idle Hands Bar
Posted on | May 4, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | 1 Comment
If you haven’t been able to deduct from the title, tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and also the Kentucky Derby. Cinco de Mayo is normally seen as a celebration of Mexican pride & heritage or the anniversary of the unlikely win at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. For a non-Mexican like myself, it’s normally just an excuse to drink a lot of Tequila. I’ve always seen the Kentucky Derby as an opportunity for people to wear silly hats & drink Mint Juleps (I would have added betting on horses, but we don’t have OTBs here any more).
Idle Hands, my favorite bourbon & whiskey bar, has found a happy medium. They’ve teamed up with Time Out Offers to put together an awesome event. For $24 you get great food from That Burger Tent: 1 burger (including the one-off Cinco de Burger), tater-tots or fries & two dipping sauces. From the bar, you can get a margarita or a Mint Julep & all-you-can-drink Pacifico or Lone Star beer for 90 minutes.
I’ve had burgers from That Burger Tent & they’re pretty damn tasty. I’m interested in trying out this new incarnation. If you haven’t been to Idle Hands, this is a perfect opportunity.
If you can’t make the event tomorrow, tickets are available for Sunday too. Get your tickets here.
Idle Hand Bar: 25 Avenue B between 2nd & 3rd St.
Sa Aming Nayon
Posted on | May 4, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | 1 Comment
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no expert in Filipino food, in fact, my visit to Maharlika last year was the only time I’ve ever tried the cuisine. I had heard good things about the food there & was feeling adventurous had a coupon to use, so I decided to give Sa Aming Nayon a shot.
We arrived pretty early on a Friday night & besides the staff (it seems family run) & one other table, the place was pretty empty. The decor is pretty basic & we were seated in the back dining room by the garden (I’m not sure if they serve food out there in the summer). I ordered a Filipino beer & took a look at the menu. Read more
Tags: Beer > East Village > Filipino > Massive Portions > Offal > Pork > Seafood
Shop Your Values Week Begins Today
Posted on | May 3, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | No Comments
Shop Your Values Week (SYVW) begins today in New York City. SYVW “was created to encourage shoppers to seek out local businesses that offer ethical and sustainable products and services”. All businesses included are doing their part & have policies such as locally & ethically sourced goods, eco-friendly products, waste minimization, etc. Throughout New York City, restaurants, bars & shops will be offering discounts or free items with your order.
East Village and LES food & drink participants include; Bauhaus, Cafe Grumpy, El Maguey y La Tuna, FAB Cafe, Gaia Italian Cafe, Good Beer, John’s Of 12th Street, Lina Frey, Tuck Shop, Tompkins Sq. Greenmarket, Think Coffee, Veselka, Zucker Bakery & Zum Schneider.
There are also daily events featuring local businesses & one this Friday organized by Fourth Arts Block.
Further information here.
New Deals At The Sunburnt Cow
Posted on | May 2, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | 2 Comments
Sunburnt Cow (brunch review here), an Australian bar & restaurant in the East Village most commonly know for insane burgers & all you can drink brunches has come up with some new specials just in time for the summer. Per the press release:
“The Sunburnt Cow is back! Closed late last year, the Cow is up and running just in time for summer. The $4, $6, $8 food and drink special will also be featured at the restaurant, as well as ½ Price Happy Hour on everything on the menu (including the $4, $6, $8 deal) Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Endless Brunch will also be extended to Fridays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm – no need to wait for the weekend!
Opened 7 days a week starting May 1st, come celebrate the opening of the Cow’s picturesque garden area with a “Just Say No” party! Nancy Reagan would be proud!
- $4. $6. $8 (drink/bar food special) $4 draft beer, $6 well liquor and $8 bar plates.
- ½ price happy hour Mon-Friday 4pm-8pm.
- Endless Brunch Fridays! 12pm-4pm.
- May 1st open 7 days from 4pm. ‘Say no to drugs’ Nancy Reagan party to celebrate the opening of the garden.”
The other Moo Life Group restaurants in Brooklyn, the Lower East Side & Upper West Side will also be featuring new specials.
Sunburnt Cow: 137 Avenue C between 8th & 9th streets
Tags: Australian > Bargain > Beer > Booze > Brunch > Burgers > East Village > Outdoor Seating
Brunch at The Cardinal
Posted on | April 26, 2012 | by Jason Casséus | 1 Comment
I’ve been eating a lot of Southern & Soul food lately, helped in part by a bunch of new restaurants springing up in the East Village. The Cardinal opened in late August 2011, but I never got the chance to eat there till now. Located in the space formerly held by Thai restaurant Amaya, they’ve totally redone the space. White walls with the kitchen and a few tables upstairs, there’s more seating in the basement. It was a sunny afternoon when we went, so we waited for a seat upstairs by the windows. Read more
Tags: Beer > Brunch > East Village > Eggs > Grits > Massive Portions > Pancakes > Pork Chops > Southern
