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!

With a Salmon burger to top all Salmon burgers and a happy hour with a Mini Margarita flight…read more(pictured) that is in no way shape or form 'Mini', Jacob's Pickles is truly for everyone. My friend also had a regular beef burger and it was super yummy. But the salmon burger...I think of her fondly.

I was back at this restaurant a while ago, having previously eaten at their own location, which was…read moreloud and a bit too dark, almost feeling more like a gastropub than a Southern spot. By comparison, the new one is much better and much more fitting, while still being moderately loud but not earsplitting, presumably due to both the ceilings being a lot higher and the tables being more spaced apart. It's also a lot brighter, with plenty of mirrors on the wall and larger tables. As mentioned by most others, the portions here are rather massive for NYC, even in comparison to some diners and delicatessens, which makes the prices pretty reasonable. Our large group went here for something I rarely do: brunch. The servers were reasonably overwhelmed, but still friendly. Knowing how big the portions are, I only ordered the $22 Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which is typically served with pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, and hot sour pickles on a home-baked brioche bun. I did something I rarely do, which was ask for a substitution. In this case, it was cheddar instead of pepper jack, and it was obliged. The sandwich was quite large and a bit difficult to pick up, as it was pretty messy, but the flavor was nice. The chicken was juicy, the batter was pretty light, and there was a load of crispy onions. The pickles added a bit of sour crunch and a bit of heat, and the bun did just well enough to keep it all together. Overall, it was tasty. In terms of other dishes, there were a ton. I had one of the many tasty Deviled Eggs for $15, served with pickled mustard seed, smoked paprika, and pickle chips. From the same appetizer section, I particularly enjoyed the $13 Okra & Chilies, made from smoked & pickled okra, red pepper flakes, and scallion. I liked the smokiness, and the okra had some good grill marks, with this being the lightest dish on the table, outside of the Pickle Sampler someone else got. If you're looking to have a heart attack, I would order the decent $19 Poutine. Featuring fries smothered in brown gravy, cheese, and a hollandaise drizzle, I would compare it more to disco fries or other forms of loaded fries. This was due to the lack of cheese curds and the style of gravy. Outside of the comically massive portion, it's fine. In terms of other mains, a few had the two types of Smothered Chicken, either with sausage or mushrooms, for $24. Someone else ordered the non-spicy version of the same sandwich I got. Finally, another got the gigantic $24 Chicken & Waffles, consisting of buttermilk fried chicken, a golden waffle, house maple butter, and powdered sugar. There was also another entree, but I don't remember the details. I preferred this experience a lot more than the previous time and would recommend them for brunch, at least. Just come very hungry.

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.

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.

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. :)

I came here to hang out with friends, and it was my first day in NYC :D…read more The place has a lively and friendly vibe, and I really enjoyed it. We ordered the Steak and eggs, Hot honey chicken and toast, and butter bread. I'm soooo into the steak! The steak was incredibly tender no matter how well-done it was really surprised! The butter bread was also a must-try, it's simple but tasty! The price was also reasonable, and the service was really good.Definitely worth coming back!

Maison Pickle AGAIN?! YEEEEAAAAAA WE BACK!!…read more First time was for pleasure. This time we came for business... which somehow turned out to be even more pleasure than the first time. For those who don't know, I film a food show on Instagram called #YummiesOnGummies, where I take a bunch of edibles and go enjoy some serious culinary delights. And let me tell you, Maison Pickle understood the assignment. Second time at the big MP, and we started with the pull-apart bread -- the herb & butter edition. OHHHHH MY GOD. It's actually better than the honey butter one, and that's saying A LOT because the honey butter had me moist. And I gotta shout out the manager Aaron and our incredible server Sarah. When I tell you they made me feel like my name was on the front of the restaurant, THEY SHOWED THE FUCK OUT. Hospitality at its finest. Made us feel right at home. Now... BACK TO THE FOOD. That MAC & CHEESE?! I need that shit again RIGHT NOW. So creamy. So much flavor. So silky. So cheesy. Please bless the chef's hands because somebody in that kitchen is doing God's work. Then came the Double Patty Melt, which is EASILY one of the best burgers I've ever had. That burger was so fire I raw-dogged it. No ketchup. No au jus. No distractions. Just meat, cheese, bun and BLISS. Then we got into the Chick Toast and that fried chicken was SO DAMN GOOD. I wish I could travel back in time, find the first slave who ever fried that bird and tell him, "Look what you've sparked!! Your suffering was not unnoticed." The brioche French toast, crispy bacon and house-made syrup had me questioning my entire life. Like... what the fuck took me so long to try this?! WHY DID I WAIT?! Then came this banging-ass French onion dip sandwich that just hugged my tongue the second I bit into it. And because apparently we hadn't done enough damage, we finished the day with a 24-layer Pumpkin Spice Latte Carrot Cake that had me feeling like a blonde-haired white woman named Lisa on a crisp autumn morning. I shall be back to Maison Pickle. And yes, I shall post yet ANOTHER review Because I LOVE that place

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.

Dependable lunch standby, especially for fans of Thai-style chicken on rice! If you're a spice…read morefiend, ask them about their garlic chili sauce, I can't get enough of the stuff... Place is small and pleasant, I've dined in maybe twice? (I usually get takeout.) Friendly staff. I've been coming here for years, and portions do seem smaller than they used to be. (Boo shrinkflation!) I love their poached chicken (I rarely get their fried chicken) and the side soup is a calming treat. (As a soup enthusiast, I approve.) Credit accepted. p.s. If you use TooGoodToGo and lucky enough to see Three Roosters there, pull the trigger! I know they used to be on there years ago, but unsure about now.

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!

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.

So this was a Friday night at the end of the summer. We had a rez but we walked in 20 min early and…read morewere seated right away. No idea if it's like this at other times. The space is cozy. Plush banquettes and small tables. The ambiance is countryfied and corn-fed. The menu is equally small. We started with the corn ribs, so called because it was a corn cob quartered and dredged with crema and cotija. It had a pleasant bite to it. The burger was small to the eye but thicker than anticipated. It came with cheese, bacon, arugula, and fries. To my surprise I ate all of it. My dining companion had the grain bowl and enjoyed it. We washed this down with a Talea IPA and a cider, can't recall the name. Service was top notch. We even had an amuse bouche, cornbread with apple chutney. I tipped appropriately.

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!