Tried this new restaurant for Winterlicious lunch ($23). Very busy and packed; good food, small portions; room for improvement in the cleanliness of their dishes (sugar/cream set). I loved the Ginger Carrot Soup and I'm really into wine these days - Ruffino Pinot Grigio. The garlic shrimp on toast was good too. Grilled Atlantic Salmon Sweet Potato Puree, Caponata and Smoke Chipotle Aioli...

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Wedge Salad (nice plate) poached shrimp, fennel, orange, pickled onion, radish, buttermilk dressing Roasted Trout (local) celery, beans, legumes, lemon crème fraîche, cashew brown butter Chèvre Noir  pear compote, gingerbread I was so hesitant to return to Luma for Winterlicious because a) the first time wasn't that great and b) the gimmick is not really exciting for me anymore. But because our first...

#tbt to the time I went down to Colette for brunch. Such a pretty French space, and food was good too (except the coffee). I enjoyed the Eggs Benedict with tomato & avocado and Quinoa Pudding - first time having quinoa in sweet form and first time having my fav eggs benny on croissant! ...

I made a random visit to Bar Buca back in November for a late afternoon brunch (Saturday & Sunday until 4pm). I fell in love immediately - I just love the small space; simple yet cozy, great vibe, high wood tables, and small sharing plates is my favorite type of dining style.  It quickly became one of my favorite spots in the city.  I...