If you’re looking for affordable vegan cuisine, you have to try Veggie Castle. The casual vegan eatery serves entrees inspired by Caribbean flavors in generous portions. Lauded as a must-visit for both meat eaters and die-hard vegans, the eatery frees you from having to choose between lifestyle improvement and culinary tradition. Standout dishes like rice […]
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SoCo brings Southern flavor to Brooklyn’s buzzing Clinton Hill neighborhood. Southern, Cajun and Creole inspired fusions like chicken and red velvet waffles, jalapeno n’ cheddar cornbread, and creole gumbo are unapologetically decadent, indisputably delicious– and, if you keep coming back, might just get you thicc. There’s just as much creativity behind the extensive cocktail menu, […]
Mom’s Kitchen & Bar is hands down one of Astoria’s best breakfast spots. Set in a modern and simple atmosphere, the eatery feels like a familiar diner that you’ve seen in every New York City movie. But open a menu, and you’ll find yourself pleasantly surprised by all of the fresh spins on diner classics…and […]
For Ethiopians in NYC, Abyssinia will transport you back home. The restaurant feels built from living love for the food, the spaces, and the people of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Think platters of injera, lamb awaze tibs, and gomey served up on white tablecloths that feel homey, not fancy. Throughout the menu you’ll find robust, spicy […]
Nuyorican brings living history and unmatched soul to the slam poetry scene. A low-key spot on the Lower East Side, it’s less a cafe than an institution. A diverse urban crowd fills the room each night, bringing poetic passion born of love and pain. From the dim lighting to the weighty words spoken in the […]
Suede is a spirited and sexy Nu Caribbean dining experience set in a flashy space. An outdoor patio, waterfall, and colorful mood lights set the tone for a West Indian style TUN UP. Don’t expect the typical Caribbean menu— think spicy, sugary, and savory, in new textures and new places. Do expect creative fusion plates […]
Electric, trendy, and hip, Urban Vegan delivers a decidedly cool take on vegan cuisine. Graffiti-adorned walls and prints of icons like Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, and Muhammed Ali bolster the eatery’s celebration of veggie-forward food’s funkier side. The menu is an all veganized, ethnic mashup of sorts—try the korean BBQ wings, jackfruit fajita quesadilla, or […]
Vinateria sits on the corner of 119th street, one of the many restaurants studding Frederick Douglas Boulevard. The Black-owned eatery stands out by curating a calm and intimate ambiance, in contrast to the strip’s usually high-energy vibe. Inside the romantically lit interior, you’ll find what we call “a high class family restaurant”—both stylish and welcoming. […]
Founded by a school librarian who realized her students needed more spaces to express themselves, Word Up Cafe invites event-planners looking to feed both stomach and spirit. With Afrocentric artwork and bohemian purple and yellow walls, the cafe curates a nonconformist vibe through and through. Entrees feature health conscious cuisine such as the black bean […]
An eclectic French-American restaurant with unique African decor, Yatenga is proving that there’s beauty in simplicity (and that French doesn’t have to be posh). The menu highlights classic entrees done right. For brunch, try the croque monsieur, fluffy French toast, and pancakes. At dinner, we loved the seafood pasta and steak au poivre. The decor […]
