Category: <span>NY Eats</span>

– New Joint on the West side

In recent years, Omakase sushi has claimed the fame it deserves. Michelin grade sushi chefs are celebrities in this town. Renowned places need reservations 3 months ahead, some even need to be prepaid. Omakase became another word for expensive fine dining. And the price, skyrocketed. Nowadays a 15 course omakase dinner is about $150 and up. The most priced place in NYC is about $800 before drinks and tips, which can almost fund a round trip ticket to Tokyo. One begins to ask, is it really worth the price, or is it just hype.

This once a weekly affair, now has become an occasional indulgent. Can’t afford to chase the stars, I search hidden gems for bargains. And I found one on Upper West.

– We Found Mediterranean in Williamsburg

The Pandemic has been with us almost two years now. There was a moment that we thought things were getting better, we could feel the light at the end of the tunnel. People relaxed, lockdown was lifted. Restaurant reopened, we started going out again. Then Delta came. For better or worst, put the pandemic back in focus. We were not out of the woods.

Finally, after years of claiming is is not within the guide’s “geographic regions”, Michelin recognized the beloved Blue Hill at Stone Barns is one of the country’s top culinary establishments, so as one of my favorite place in town– Estela 

Dominique Crenn finally made her top 50 debut! Well deserved!!! and Noma makes its grand reentry as World number 2.
New York’s very own Cosme moved up to 23. Blue Hill at Stone Barns drop from number 11 to 28.