Esperanto is a Brazilian/Latin inspired restaurant that has been bringing its zesty menu and lively vibe to the East Village for almost two decades now.
Category Archives: East Village
Sugar Sketch
Sugar Sketch – an adorable name for an endearing little cake shop in the East Village.
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Raku, East Village,NYC
Korilla, East Village, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Soba-Ya, East Village, NYC
Fuku, East Village, NYC
Nai Tapas Bar, East Village, NYC
Sushi Dojo, East Village, NYC
Tuome, East Village, NYC
Empellón Cocina, East Village, NYC
Yonekichi, East Village, NYC
Taqueria Diana, East Village, NYC
Cha- An, East Village, NYC
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, East Village, NYC
Le Village, East Village, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Narcissa, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆☆½
Cost: $$$$
Must try: Potato Gnocchi, Maine Scallops, Apple- Quince Crisp
Root & Bone, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆☆
Cost: $$
Must try: Fried Chicken Biscuit Appetizer, Root Chips
Spiegel, East Village, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
Desnuda, Williamsburg, NYC
Pommes Frites, East Village, NYC
Jewel Bako, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Omakase Makimono, Omakase
Motorino, East Village, NYC
Table Verte, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $$ ½
Must try: Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Yam Cake
(This meal was complimentary which did not affect my review.)
Momofuku Noodle Bar, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆☆½
Cost: $$
Must try: Pork Bun, Shrimp Bun
Momofuku Noodle Bar was David Chang’s very first eatery that launched his enormously successful Momofuku brand of restaurants.
The concise menu here primarily focuses on ramen, seasonal eats, buns and daily specials. They also offer a fried chicken dinner (priced at $100) for parties of 4-8, which must be reserved in advance. Dessert offers soft serve and cake truffles.
Chang’s eats are inventive and extremely gratifying. The Ramen was good enough though I still think Ippudo rules. However, what I just could not stop eating were the buns! These soft steamed beauties filled with melt in your mouth pork belly or fried shrimp with just the right crunch are seriously addictive.
The Noodle Bar is priced just right, that is of course if you can stop with just eating one order of them buns! I know that I certainly couldn’t.
Here is some of what we ate:
Heirloom Tomato – watermelon, crab, avocado
Pork Bun – hoisin, scallion, cucumber
Shrimp Bun – spicy mayo, pickled shallot, iceberg
Momofuku Ramen – pork belly, pork shoulder, poached egg
Ginger Scallion Noodles – pickled shiitakes, cucumber, cabbage
Spicy Miso Ramen – smoked chicken, swiss chard, sesame
Three of Cups, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆½
Cost: $$
Must try: Calamari all a Griglia, Cozze alle Tre di Coppa, Tartufo Pizza, Homemade Tiramisu