Monday, November 7, 2011

The Serious Eats guide to East Village restaurants

At Serious Eats today, editor Maggie Hoffman lists her favorite places to eat in the East Village... by category... Among her picks:

Pizza by the Pie: Motorino

Pizza by the Slice: South Brooklyn Pizza

Ramen: Ippudo

Brunch: Northern Spy Food Co.

Sophisticated Bar Bites: Vandaag

Indian: Banjara

Chinese: Grand Sichuan

Where to Bring Your Parents: Pylos

Espresso: Abraço

Well, you know, such lists are all so subjective... What do you think? And what are "sophisticated bar bites" exactly?

You can find the whole list here.
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    "sophisticated bar bites" = overpriced snack

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  2. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I dig Rue B for brunch. usually less crowded and they do amazing things to eggs.

    skip the wait at Ippudo and head to Minca instead

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  3. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I can't argue with the choices for Chinese, Indian (could of gone with Brick Lane as well), or Thai. The pizza choices are good but a bit pricey.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    ok, maggie hoffman, i help you out, this time ONLY...

    PIZZA: MOZZARELLA PIZZA

    RAMEN: MOMOFUKU

    BRUNCH: VANDAAG

    "SOPHISTICATED" "BAR" BITES: YUCA BAR OR ITZOCAN

    INDIAN: GRAFFITI

    CHINESE: XI'AN FAMOUS FOODS

    PARENTS: DOK SUNI'S

    ESPRESSIO: NINTH STREET ESPRESSO

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  5. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    (i also just duly noted evgrieve mention of muzzarella pizza doh closure... STILL, they remain on my list, maggie hoffman)

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  6. Marty WombacherNovember 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Isn't Sophisticated Bar Bites a lounge act in Las Vegas?

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  7. Uncle WaltieNovember 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    The only Indian place that doesn't wrench my guts is Haveli on 2nd Ave.
    Of course, as always, YMMV

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