What a super fun experience! Mom's Kitchen has such an eclectic, diverse menu that it was almost…read moreimpossible to decide what to order. I ended up with possibly the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had -- Taylor ham, scrambled eggs, pepper jelly and cheese on an everything bun. Absolutely delicious. The mimosa was embarrassingly large, but I gave it my best effort. And the coffee was exactly what breakfast coffee should be: good and strong. With about a million places to get breakfast in NYC, the best compliment I can give is that I would absolutely come back here again.

I visited this location for brunch with a friend that lived nearby…read more Loved the theming of the restaurant. The decor was fun and nostalgic, and the menu had some great call-backs and references. There was a wide variety of brunch items on the menu. I especially enjoyed the mocktail menu, and ordered the Blossom Lemonade. Service was quick and easy. Will definitely recommend to others in the area looking for a fun, themed brunch location!

This place was fantastic! The ambiance was beautiful from the moment we walked in, with the option…read moreto sit inside or outside. The dim lighting and overall atmosphere made it feel like a true hidden gem in NYC. The service was top-tier. Our server constantly checked in on us, gave us honest recommendations and feedback on the menu, and maintained such a positive attitude throughout the entire night. Even the manager was incredibly friendly and stopped by our table a few times to make sure everything was going well. It honestly felt like we were dining with a group of friends! And the food was delicious. If you love pickles, this is definitely the spot for you! There were pickle options everywhere, from fried pickles to diced pickles incorporated into the dishes. Everything was flavorful, extremely filling, and satisfying. One small tip: if you order something that comes with a biscuit, be mindful of the biscuit sitting underneath the chicken, as it can get a little soggy. Other than that, everything was great! Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back. A great atmosphere, amazing service, and delicious food -- definitely worth checking out!

This place was absolutely AMAZING! It hit 5 stars on all aspects from the service to the food to…read morethe ambiance! I will definitely be patronizing again in the near future. A friend and I chose to experience the Restaurant Week lunch special since neither of us had been to this restaurant before. We sat at the bar and decided to go for the $19 lunch special they serve Monday - Friday instead. We had alot of staff servicing us. Even though we sat at the actual bar, we had a floor server attending to us as well as the bar staff. We even met the manager, Tiffany, as she introduced herself to us and made sure we were taken care of properly. The UWS location is huge. It is about 2/3rds of a North/South block with an enclosed patio built in the front of the restaurant. The bar is simply beautiful. It is half inside and half on the sidewalk also semi enclosed. I did not walk around the inside of the restaurant but I did see there were alot of mirrors and a darker interior. Bar was filled with liquor on the walls and gave it a modern day saloon feel. Very comfortable and inviting. We ordered drinks initially. They were carefully crafted and tasty on a hot summer day. I ordered the Waldorf Salad lunch special and my friend had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I must say the portions are large. They make sure you do not leave hungry! :) Both entrees came with soup and a second side. I had the biscuit and honey/maple butter. Oh my was it heavenly. My friend was super satisfied with her sandwich. It looked like a meal fit for a Queen! All of the food was seasoned well. While we were still enjoying our meal the bar changed from lunch to happy hour service. My friend decided to order the Margarita flight. It came with three flavored margaritas for a mere $12. I tried the Spicy Brine Margarita and it will now be the only drink I have for future visits. So delicious and flavorful. We were having such a great time as the bar filled with patrons and we spoke with our neighbors. At this time one of our servers brought us a complimentary pretzel. It was the star of the show from presentation to taste I would recommend anyone to try it. The bathrooms are unisex. By the time I needed to use it the restaurant was crowded and so it needed to be serviced. The stall I utilized had a strong urine smell and needed a proper cleaning. Management might consider placing air fresheners in each stall to at least give the illusion of cleanliness. This restaurant raised the bar for hospitality! The service was top notch as well as the food and atmosphere. If you have not tried this place I highly suggest that you do. It is a 100 out of 10 establishment for NYC! My gratitude goes out to all of the wait staff and bartenders that made our experience so wonderful.

One of the best chicken caesar wraps I've ever had. Staff were ok and service was decent. The wrap…read morewas delicious and it's something that I crave from time to time. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Bobwhite serves up a bit of homestyle southern in the heart of East Village. Although I wouldn't…read morerecommend for a visitor of the city, I would highly recommend for a local looking for a Saturday/Sunday morning hangover spot. Delicious sweet tea with melt-in-your-mouth chicken biscuits highlight a casual atmosphere.

The Pho Sandwich with the Pho dip was so good! We shared the full size between the two of us and…read morewere very full. There's a kiosk by the entrance that you can order from. Service was friendly! There are three two-seat tables inside.

Imagine this scenario where you happen to watch a very wholesome video of porpor ordering a lap…read morecheong egg and cheese at this restaurant somewhere in New York. The launch of the sandwich came on May 2nd, I believe - out of reach for attendance for a guy sitting at home in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thankfully someone responded to my comment on one of their videos and confirmed the sandwich would be available for the entire month. Today was the day I snuck out of the conference I came to New York to attend and made my way to Little Kirin for lunch because who wants to eat boring conference-provided lunches anyway? Upon entering the restaurant, I saw that the "special" was to be ordered at the front in person rather than the menu near the entrance - which in turn, actually allows you to interact with the chef of this fantastic dish. Believe me when I say this sandwich was the perfect blend between my childhood and adulthood. You have the classic, quality lap cheong layered with a nicely fried egg and melted cheese - brought together between a ginger scallion sauced "soft bun" as porpor would say. For just $10, you get to experience what is a contemporary twist on the classics. My mouth was met with flavors in a combination that could be featured in a Hong Kong version of Ratatouille. I am thankful to have the opportunity to make the journey to Little Kirin from across the country. There are very few meals in my life that leave a lasting impact and I can only imagine I'll remember this day for years to come or at least until my next visit - armed with wet wipes, of course. Thank you for your collaboration and creation. Truly delicious.

Definitely a hidden gem for the upper east side. It's perfect for a casual drink and apps with some…read moreclose friends. It's a little tight inside, but in a cozy good way. And what I love is that you can actually hear each other talking. A good tip my friend let me in on is that you can email the day of to try to get a reservation.

So, I am so pleased to discover the Best Lobster Mac! Not only did the dish impress me with the…read moreperfect textures, but flavor too. Freddy was everything wonderful. I felt like I could open-up in conversation with him and be myself. I felt right at home. Thanks. :)

First, I was greeted by the wonderful host, Sophia. I was a walk-in and came in after work, looking…read morefor a cute happy hour with light bites. When I first walked in, I didn't even see the bar, so I asked Sophia about it. She asked for my phone number, which they use to look you up on Resy. A few seconds later, she said, "Reggie." I was like, "How do you know my name?" That's when she explained it. I thought that was pretty cool. At first, you might think it's mainly a dining spot, but once you get to the back, there's a beautiful two-level area that feels rich, classy, and upscale while still being laid-back. It's definitely giving "meet me after work" date vibes. I asked if they had a happy hour menu, and thankfully they did because I'm on a budget lol. I started with the gin flight, which was recommended by the bartender, I believe his name was Spencer. He also recommended the crispy pickled artichoke, which was definitely different. It was probably the most interesting dish I've had in a while. It was a little leafy, and honestly, biting into it felt like eating a moist filled flower that was slightly dried out. Very different, but in a good way! Now, the gin martini flights... I knew from the first sip I was going to be nice! Hands down, one of the best drinks I've had in NYC for $12 during happy hour. You really don't need another drink after that one. You could have another, but trust me you're already there. Definitely worth it! The tuna tartare wasn't my favorite. I've definitely had better. They give you a generous portion, but the tuna was cut a little too chunky for my taste and was slightly bland. I actually wish they had mixed that side sauce directly into the tartare because it would have made it more flavorful, moist, and easier to put on the bread. So, I probably wouldn't order the tuna tartare again, but I would absolutely go back for that bread! They even brought out a postcard with the bread on it along with the receipt, and of course, I had to keep it. Overall, the ambience was fabulous, the drinks were a 10/10, and the food definitely has me wanting to coming back.

Another birthday dinner for the books! Maison Pickle is a very cozy, beautifully designed…read morerestaurant in the Upper West Side. Came here a few nights ago and I'm still thinking about it. We started with the pull apart bread which comes in 3 flavor options (1. Herb & butter 2. Honey and butter 3. Garlic and parm) we went with the honey & butter. It was the softest, warmest, most savory and sweet bread I've ever had. If for nothing else, make it here for the bread. I also got the steak tartare, which was fresh and fragrant. Joe got the spinach artichoke dip, which was some of the best spin-art we've both ever had. For my entree I had the maison signature cheesesteak and Joe got his classic steak frite. My cheesesteak was delicious, and the bread was fresh and crispy. I was already too full off pull-apart bread, so I ended up taking my sandwich mostly to go. Joe's ribeye was cooked to perfection and if you don't know, the man loves a hand-cut fry. It was my birthday, so even tho I was full, I had to order dessert. This place is known for many things including their 24 layer cakes. They had coconut cake as well as a pickle cake (yup, pickle) but I stuck with classic chocolate. Trying to figure out what angle to come at it with was quite a challenge, but one I happily took on. We are already planning our next trip back, and it couldn't come quicker!

Enjoyed a fabulous brunch at the Friend of a Farmer. Situated in the Gramercy this place is a total…read morehidden gem, we went around 11:15 am and easily nabbed a table inside on the second floor. The aesthetic is very farm to table with wicker accents and framed photos of farm animals. We ordered a ham Benedict and a Boomer Special. Both came out quick and tasted great! Like most breakfast spots, you'll definitely want to ask for hot sauce for an extra kick. The ham Benedict was placed on a cheddar biscuit which was divine. Overall would definitely try this place again and explore one of the menu's other offerings.

Cute atmosphere, friendly service, and comforting food! My friend and I enjoyed sitting at the bar…read morefor our meal and chatting with the wonderful bartender, Charles, who helped make the evening even more special. The Spritz Flight (happy hour only) is definitely something worth trying - haven't seen one of those before! To eat, we tried the Country Tart (yummy but on the sweeter side), Summer Tomatoes (basically just a tomato salad - good but nothing special), and the main event, the Vegan Pot Pie, which was so flavorful and I am very thankful that they offer a vegan pot pie option! Don't skip dessert: the Cookie Skillet and Flourless Chocolate Cake are must orders.

Another repeat takeout order from Three Roosters, this time for their poached chicken and grilled…read morechicken plates, both with ginger rice. Delicious and hits the spot when you're in the mood for SE Asian style chicken over rice. For both plates, the meat is cooked tenderly and the poached version $16.95 definitely needs the sauce to add flavor, and both sauces are still bomb, I would buy them to use as a marinade or dipping sauce if they bottled these. The roasted chicken $16.95 is good on its own but amazing with the sauce. Sour, savory, a tad spicy, it adds that next level punch. The side salad was fresh. If I had one comment it's been that been portion sizes seem to be a little smaller in my recent orders than a few years ago, maybe it just happens to be the orders I got though also maybe due to shrinkflation. They continue to be one of my go-to take out options in the area and I'll be back!

Finally got to try the Thai chicken rice place! Got the fried chicken rice & ZaB fried chicken with…read morefries .. loved the ZAB fried chicken but to me the ginger rice kinda lack of ginger flavor but chicken tasted great!

On 8/11 had a taste for farm-to-table and wanted to try a restaurant I had not patronized. So,…read moredecided on Friend of a Farmer. The restaurant's host/hostess area is at the entrance when you walk in. Tiny yet non-problematic. Bar, indoor and outdoor seating are available. On this lovely sunny late afternoon I opted for outdoor seating. Outdoor sidewalk patio seating is much better than other restaurants. It is clear that a lot of thought was put into making this as comfortable as inside. I had a perfect view of staff outside making a few signature drinks. One was a tomato martini however I opted for a mocktail blueberry lavender drink which was scrumptious & refreshing. For dinner, the watermelon caprese and vegan pot pies were fresh, tasty and packed with flavor. I could eat this for days on end and not get bored! Can't wait to return. Maybe for breakfast the next time.

Food was good, wish the pumpkin pancakes had more pumpkin, but they were moist pancakes. The sodas…read morewere a bit on the sweet side but delicious. Service was attentive and quick for the most part.

Went to Grey Dog with two friends and were seated right away. Our server was very nice and…read moreattentive throughout the meal! We started with drinks: their versions of a Moscow Mule and Gin & Tonic. Both were cutely presented, well made, generously sized, refreshing, and extremely tasty. For food, we ordered a variety of appetizers to share, including the spinach dip, saucy nuggets, disco tots, Green Goddess salad (their version), and Brussels sprouts. Everything was super tasty with mostly good portions. My only small complaint was that I wished there had been more chips for the dip. Overall, I was impressed and would happily order everything again, with the exception of the nuggets. They were good, but I've had better chicken at plenty of other places. They were a bit dry and slightly less flavorful than I expected, but by no means bad. Unfortunately, the dining experience took a wild turn when a cockroach was crawling on the wall right next to where my friend was sitting. The waiter gasped right along with us and tried to catch it in a cup. It got away and scuttled beneath several tables before ultimately escaping the wrath of humans. While it's certainly not ideal to see in a dining establishment, I was willing to understand it as a hot New York summer day, especially with patrons frequently moving between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. However, before leaving, my friends and I went to use the restroom and while waiting another guest ran out screaming that there were water bugs inside. At that point we very promptly left. I really liked the chill, cute vibe, chatty atmosphere, solid drinks, and good food. Unfortunately, the bugs have left me squirming and reconsidering a return visit. I'm hoping the issue can be addressed and resolved because, aside from that, it's a genuinely fun spot!

Stopped in on a bitter cold day and love the whole inside, kind of like a beach environment so it…read morewarmed me up pretty quick. Ordered the Grilled Cheese - made with fresh sourdough bread and a cheddar & mozzarella combo. A tasty tomato soup was my side.. The food was incredibly good and the service top-notch!