Category Small plates

Amazing Grilled Octopus at Oficina Latina NYC

Despite many years of living in the US and despite some travel to Mexico, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina, I confess that I know very little of Central and South American cuisine and drinks.  A good reason, I think, is because I do not get to eat them often in NYC (excluding Mexican of course), and […]

Have to go back to tapas bar Barraca in the West Village

It seems weird to write about my not-so-great experience at Barraca within a week or two after the NY Times’ Ligaya Mishan wrote positively about the same place – she says “the food is straightforwardly delicious”.   Barraca is a tapas restaurant by chef Jesus Nunez, who was earlier at Gastroarte on the UWS – […]

Amazing Vegan at Peacefood Cafe

Another top contender for the best vegan in NYC is Peacefood Cafe.  It has been on my list of places to check out for at least a couple of years now.  I made it there last week and have happy news for you.  I love the feel of this cafe.  It is very bright and nice inside, […]