Category Small plates

Not going back to Willow Road in NYC

I went to Willow Road recently with a vegetarian friend and was utterly disappointed with the experience.  Willow Road is housed in the Old Nabisco Factory in the Meat Packing District and serves American food until 3 AM every week day.  We were told that Willow Road is the name of the overhead walkway that connects […]

Almond tofu and sake ice cream at Yopparai (a Sake Bar and restaurant) in NYC

I recently had dinner at Yopparai (a Sake bar and restaurant) in the Lower East Side.  I remember having heard about the sake and the wonderful, funky cocktails there.  Having been to Yopparai, I think it has the most unique dishes among Japanese restaurants in NYC, besides the usual items.  We relished most if not […]

Refreshing Mint Lemonade from SoomSoom55 in Midtown East, NYC

On a very warm sunny afternoon a couple of weeks ago, much like today was and the next couple of days will be in NYC, I was walking in midtown and was feeling very thirsty.  I happened to notice an all-vegetarian salad bar called SoomSoom55, and walked in to see what was available.    At […]