Trouser Anna Kadai, Chennai, India

I often wonder what will happen to treasures like Trouser Kadai in times of covid?

This tiny hole in the wall spot in Chennai has been a favorite for locals for almost  four decades now. Tucked away in the crevices of RK Mutt Road, owner Rajendran still helms his tiny kitchen after all these years.  You can spot him as the one cooking shirtless wearing his signature shorts which begot this spot it’s name of “Trouser Anna Kadai”.

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Playground Bar & Bistro And Taitoon Thai Karaoke, Woodside, NYC

Part Thai karaoke bar, part restaurant, Playground houses its eatery along a long narrow space on the first floor.

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Adda, LIC, NYC

At Adda, you might as well be eating in chef Chintan Pandya’s home. The cooking here is truly authentic where he refuses to cater to what the masses might expect an Indian restaurant to serve up. Pandya prepares his dishes as it’s meant to be eaten – no compromise and this is exactly why Adda is currently one of the hottest Indian spots in NYC right now.

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L’Appart, Le District, NYC

Within the spread of Le District lies a quiet 28-seater nook called L’Appart. Styled as a “chef’s apartment”, this Michelin starred spot is helmed by Executive Chef Nicolas “Nico” Abello who offers a changing, seasonal menu.

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Miznon, Chelsea, NYC

Miznon is a pita-centric spot opened in Chelsea Market recently. The brainchild of Chef Eyal Shani, one of Israel’s most famous Chefs, there are branches of this concept in Vienna and Paris.

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Nepali Bhancha Ghar, Jackson Heights, NYC

Nepali Bhancha Ghar, small, a bi-level Himalayan food spot in Jackson Heights serves one of the best momo soups in town.

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Clay, Harlem, NYC

Looking for an approachable, farm fresh spot in Harlem for some thoughtful New American cuisine, then Clay is just the place for you.

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Brine Chicken, Chelsea, NYC

Dan Mezzalingua and Executive Chef Joe LoNigro (Otto’s Tacos) have just launched a new concept restaurant that revolutionizes chicken.

Brine is a self-serve spot in Chelsea serving what might just be some of the BEST chicken I have tried recently – I kid you not!

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