the truffle essence could’ve been more pronounced. Texture-wise, the crisp, crunchy exterior was a fitting foil to the creamy insides, and I enjoyed the tartness of the lemon in tempering the arancino’s weight....

You totally cracked me up – ha! The little dude and the other folks at SS are all so helpful, aren’t they? Friendly too. They are always quick w/ a basket of lollipops for my kids too. Yep, it’s a very different...

Went by the other night. Nice enough modern-looking space except the bar’s too brightly lit. Mostly empty. Quite liked the little slab (is that an oxymoron?) of cold bacon with white beans, though I didn’t catch the...

Excellent review, and remarkably good pictures, considering that you were apparently shooting in a room lit by perhaps three candles. How sad to find a place run by charming people, none of whom can cook. Well, the soup and the...

. This packed a punch and I loved it – also gin-based, with absinthe. We really enjoyed our two ‘snacks’ too. The four of us shared foie gras 'lollipops' on brioche croutons, and pumpkin madelines with caviar...

Absinthe A16 Thanks in advance !

off Union Square and easily walkable. Very good Italian/Californian. Darkly lit with a wood burning oven in the kitchen visible from the dining room. Can get a little loud. http://www.scalasbistro.com/ Jardiniere, a short cab ride...

First time to 1550 Hyde Cafe and thought it was ok. We saw it on Check Please a long time ago & read many reviews online so was looking forward to the food. Small restaurant, 6 bar seats, dimly lit restaurant. Cork art shaped as...

a well lit, highly trafficked route, take Canal St. up to Claiborne, then head east 'til Orleans Av. If it’s tails you like, go to the hotel that invented half of them: The Fairmont, just west of Canal on Baronne St, across...

Gorgonzola pannacotta wrapped in Parma prosciutto and black pepper Anise dusted seared tuna lollipops Cornets of vinegar cured salmon belly with crispy fennel and California Osetra caviar Solid spicy bloody mary on a spoon with...

could have eaten twice the portion without blinking. The jambonette was an unusual preparation – shredded rabbit meat that was seasoned and moist, panko breaded and fried, served like a lollipop. This wasn’t my pick...

), but the featured food items seemed fun, unique and creative (with dishes like like "Tuna tartar lollipops with seaweed salad and tempura rice" and “Maple leaf roast duck with date-balsamic reduction and okinawan sweet...

Absinthe? IM Tapas? Anyone? Haven’t seen mentioned here.

to try it out every time I park at the Canvas. (Lovejoy can be kind of a schlep, way out on Church.) The decor is frilly pretend-Victorian, extremely brightly lit. It does not invite lingering over a pot of tea. The Secret Garden...

at this place: the tails. It seemed they knew what they are doing. And in a pinch (ie, you are tired of beer and overly warm wine at Place Pigalle, or Absinthe is too packed), I would not hesitate to go to the bar and sip a few....