On the edge of the Lower East Side, sits the celebrity-frequented, two-level Las’ Lap, a Caribbean infused cocktail bar where you’ll feel like you’re in on a best-kept secret. The trendy spot draws a young, eclectic crowd of bohemian and urban professional patrons who come for good drinks and small bites like the jerk chicken […]
Lido is Italian food with soul, and those who taste it, know it. Flooded with millennial energy and situated on Harlem’s see-and-be-seen Frederick Douglas Blvd strip, the eatery serves up delicious Italian-American comfort food, bottomless drinks, and a buzzing ambiance. A lower Harlem staple, Lido is loved for their highly-praised bubbly brunch menu, featuring buttermilk […]
This glamorous and exquisitely pink paradise invites cosmopolitan women to embrace their inner girly girl. Decked out with floral accents and marble tabletops, the vibe is flirty, yet sophisticated. In an era where social media fame can quickly alter the spirit of a spot, While We Were Young NYC generates hype while retaining its original […]
For Trinis, Sugarcane will take you back to limin’ at the bars. Clearly built with a living love for sweet, sweet TnT, the stylish Park Slope eatery is one of NYC’s best Caribbean restaurants. Savory chana, rich curry, hearty macaroni pie, and fresh roti are all standouts. The lively oasis also serves modern spins on […]
A cozy lounge with a living room feel, Ode to Babel is beautiful courtesy of its relaxed vibe and focus on celebrating collective identity. Cafe and co-working space by day, lounge by night, the eatery is built to accommodate the needs of its patrons. On a Saturday night, dim lights and brick walls keep the […]
Encapsulating the Lower East Side’s demographic eclecticism in a single restaurant/bar, the Sons of Essex issa vibe. The contemporary casual spot is perfect for those who like their food lively. An ode to the LES of the 1980s and early 90s, there’s no stuffiness here, just real New Yorkers who want to have a good […]
Spudz is Brooklyn’s only french fry shop featuring classic and specialty twists in their namesake fries. The usual menu hosts plain and battered shrimp recipes, but may test you with El Frito Loco (jalapeno cheese, corn, and black bean sauce), The Brunch (waffle fries, chicken tenders, and honey syrup), Jamaican jerk flavored fries, and mango […]
“Eat Well, Eat Clean, Eat Greedi” — is a fitting slogan for this Bed Stuy vegan eatery where soul food is re-birthed. With exposed brick walls and red tables that set a hip and casual atmosphere, this is the spot for those craving a non-carnivorous meal made with compassion and care. The aura is friendly—we […]
Right in the backyard of Columbia University, college students wax poetic about the live music, multicultural crowds, and free wifi. Black and white ceilings emblazoned with eclectic bric a brac and communal benches set the scene for a bohemian oasis. The fare is Lebanese, serving plates such as baba ganoush, hummus, and falafel while reggae […]
More than just vegan food, this plant-based refuge shows locals that soul food is an ever-evolving concept with endless possibilities. This black-owned eatery artfully convinces anyone unsure about eating vegan food as co-owner Brenda Beener brings her NOLA bayou roots to give us a vegan soul food cuisine that we never knew could exist. With […]
