Category Archives: restaurant reviews

Incognito Bistro – Where Italian Meets Scottish

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Evan

Tweet During a recent dinner at Incognito Bistro, I learned that there is a large population of Italians living in Scotland — this was news to me. I had the privilege of trying a number of dishes from chef and … finish reading Incognito Bistro – Where Italian Meets Scottish

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Giano Restaurant and Wine Bar

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Evan

Tweet I recently attended a dinner at Giano and was able to try a number of their classic dishes. Located in Alphabet City (or the East Village, however you want to refer to it), Giano boasts an indoor seating area … finish reading Giano Restaurant and Wine Bar

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The MasalaWala

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Evan

Tweet All across New York City are Indian restaurants. Some of these explore the very high end of the spectrum like Tamarind and Junoon, and others could best be described as lower end, casual dining establishments with the same dishes … finish reading The MasalaWala

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Abbottega – A Roman Gem

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Evan

Tweet I was kindly invited to try out Abbottega’s new menu, which includes a number of small plates which can be had for $11, or three for $25. Perfect for sharing over a bottle of wine for happy hour, or … finish reading Abbottega – A Roman Gem

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St. John Bar and Restaurant

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Evan

Tweet Nose to tail. That’s what Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver were trying to serve when they opened St. John in October 1994. When I last lived in London, back in 2006-7, I had little interest in trying bone marrow or … finish reading St. John Bar and Restaurant

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Polpo – London’s ‘Meatball Shop’

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Evan

Tweet I have been hearing about Polpo, an Italian tapas restaurant in London, since the last time the Vegetarian was in the mighty United Kingdom. Polpo has a few locations (Soho, Smithfield and Covent Garden), along with a couple other … finish reading Polpo – London’s ‘Meatball Shop’

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Zaika Indian Restaurant – London

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Evan

Tweet Pretty much all of the top Indian food I’ve eaten in my life was somewhere in London. There is Brick Lane, which houses dozens and dozens of Indian restaurants, as well as the hundreds of others that litter the … finish reading Zaika Indian Restaurant – London

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