Author Archives: Malini Sood Horiuchi
The Flying Elephant at The Park Hyatt, Chennai, India
Mathsya, Chennai, India
For over two decades, Mathsya located near the Egmore railway station, has been serving up authentic Udidpi cuisine to loyal customers who keep coming back for more.
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Kudumbam, Chennai, India
If you are looking to explore some Kerala cuisine whist in Chennai then Kudumbam offers a really nice alterative to the now jaded Ente Kerelam. Housed in a quaint bungalow with touches of a traditional Kerala home, Kudumbam is a restaurant cum boutique all wrapped in one.
China Club, Gurgaon, India
China Club is a popular destination for authentic Chinese food in Gurgaon. Housed in the bustling Global Business Park, this restaurant has a glassed enclosed kitchen where one can watch the Sichuan chefs churning out their fiery delights.
Ivan Ramen, Lower East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance:☆☆☆½
Cost: $$
Must try: Spicy Red Chili Ramen, Lancaster Okonomiyaki
Sweet Buttons, Lower East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance:☆☆☆½
Cost: $
Must try: Chocolate Cupcake, Caramel Tart
Sweet Buttons on the Lower East Side is as cute a place as it sounds. Home to bite sized desserts, these tiny treats offer customers the opportunity to indulge more than just one dessert.
Housed in a fun space adorned with purple polka dots and sparkles, even the cupcakes shine with edible glitter. Offering everything from cupcakes, tarts, puddings and so on, one can really experiment with flavors and textures here.
The price point is great and the goods are really tasty, I think Sweet Buttons is definitely worth being checked out.
Here is some of what we ate:
Brunch at Hudson Clearwater, West Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance:☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Crab Monsieur, Baby Spinach Salad
The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, DUMBO, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance:☆☆☆
Cost: $$
Must try: Strawberry, Peaches and Cream
Captain Morgan Media Event w/ Top Chef Judge Hugh Acheson
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this event for a complimentary tasting. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Friday Night Dinners at the Natural Gourmet Institute, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
A Tasting Event at La Maison Du Chocolat, UES, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary event. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
M. Wells Steakhouse, Long Island City, NYC
Café Triskell, Astoria,NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance:☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: French Onion Soup , Croque Madame
Desnuda, Williamsburg, NYC
Jade Asian, Flushing, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Dimsum, special tasting menus
Laut, Union Square/ Flatiron, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance:☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Salt and Pepper Squid, Mee Goreng
The Oneness-Fountain-Heart Restaurant, Flushing, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Il Punto Ristorante, Hells Kitchen, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Khe-Yo, Tribeca, NYC
Food: ☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance:☆☆☆½
Cost: $$$
Must try: Sticky Rice Starter,Ping-Gai, Nam-Khao
Paname Restaurant, Upper East Side, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
The Astoria Flea & Food, Astoria, NYC
The Astoria Flea & Food kicked of this past Sunday on May 4th, 2014 and of course I was there to be a part of it.
Fushimi, Williamsburg, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Wa Jeal, Upper East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$ ½
Must try: Wok Roasted Diced Chicken w/ Thousand Chili
