Eating Around Vol. 11
Dumplings, pierogis, boba and more great food around NYC
Hi! Hello!
It’s been a minute since I’ve shared a roundups of some great NYC restaurants I’ve been eating lately. So let’s dive in to the spots!
After running some errands near Union Square, we popped into Little Poland, a no-frills diner on 2nd Ave. To drink I ordered a Kompot, a homemade fruit drink that was refreshing and different than anything I’ve had before. We ordered both fried and boiled pierogis which I think taste even better on cold days. The whole vibe here is unpretentious and I can see why it’s a neighborhood spot!
We had an amazing dinner at Yellow Magnolia at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for their Bonsai 100 dinner. The food was incredible - I cannot believe in all my times visiting the gardens I’ve never eaten here. We also did a sake pairing hosted by Brooklyn Kura, a sake distillery in Brooklyn. Truly an incredible meal.
Probably the coolest thing was after dinner we got to walk around the bonsai exhibit and we basically had it all to ourselves! There's something so peaceful about wandering through those tiny, perfectly crafted trees after a great meal. And getting to see it after dark made it even more special.
I stopped by Lucky Rabbit Noodles to grab a quick dinner before a show at St. Ann’s Warehouse. Everything was solid here and quick. This would be a great place to stop into after sightseeing in Dumbo, especially to escape the crowds. You can’t go wrong with any of their dumplings and I particularly loved their garlic noodles. I am a garlic girl!
Stopped into Interlude for an afternoon coffee and ordered their specialty drink the Cadenza. It’s espresso over ice with a Mexican coke and heavy cream and the texture this creates is truly interesting. Also I felt like a little science experiment as I was drinking it.
We had lunch at Paisley with a couple of friends, an Indian restaurant in Tribeca. We ordered a bunch of dishes and if I see dahi puri on a menu I am always going to order it. It was easy to get a reservation here and they definitely were able to accommodate large groups.
And to satisfy my afternoon boba craving I tried Xing Fu Tang. A chain from Taiwan, they’re known for their brown sugar boba which they make fresh and handmade. I also loved that you could take a fortune with you!
It’s that time again and NYC Restaurant Week is almost here! It’s running January 20th–February 12th and I love taking advantage. Here are a couple of places I am eyeing this time:
If you want to learn even more about restaurant week or get some inspiration you can read my previous post about it below:
What have you been eating around the city lately? Always looking for new spots to try!
Until next time,
Savannah
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