Category Lunch

Make-your-own Bibimbap at Take 31 in NYC

Little did I know how easy it is to make-your-own Bibimbap until a couple of days ago when I was invited by Bibimbap Backpackers to Take 31, a restaurant in Korea town in NYC. Bibimbap Backpackers is a non-profit organization that aims to introduce and promote a healthy Korean dish, Bibimbap (i.e., mixed rice), to the […]

Curried cauliflower brown rice wrap at ‘sNice cafe in NYC

I had heard about ‘sNice, a vegetarian / vegan cafe that opened in the West Vlillage 2004, but have not had an opportunity to go there, until very recently when I met a friend for a late lunch. I loved the feel of the ‘sNice (it really is nice!), it had the vibe of an open, […]

Buckwheat crepes at Sugar and Plumm

On a recent afternoon, I met a friend for lunch at Sugar and Plumm after an unsuccessful attempt at trying to reserve a table for two for lunch in the Upper West Side. I have always thought of Sugar and Plumm as a bakery / candy store, but after this visit I am inclined to head there […]