Dining

Dining

Koi: Not Coy about Being Great

By Deeqa Rafle

Fashionista’s reunite! Hail Koi restaurant in New York City which seamlessly and successfully harmonizes food and fashion.

21 Club: The Grand Dame of New York City Restaurants

By Jackie Yin

If there exists a place in the center of the city where you can push open a wall to discover a secret cellar, gaze at the ceiling covered with toys and still savor every taste of your fine dish, 21 Club is your place. Opened by two cousins, Jackie Kriendlyer and Charlie Berns, in 1930, 21 Club has become an icon of New York City and American history.

All the Right Moves at Wong

By Christopher A Pape

Wong, a relatively new restaurant in the West Village, is equally delicious and innovative. With a hip interior that is reminiscent of a cool cafeteria (but for adults), food that sings and a friendly staff, I believe Wong has much to contribute to the neighborhood and is here to stay.

Two West Village Gems

By Jackie Yin

A walk around the peaceful neighborhood of West Village is always a relaxing one. And this time, while you explore the multitude interesting shops, don’t forget to sit in these two homey yet classy restaurants – Bistro The Tea Set and Home Restaurant.

Wallse: An Austrian Delight

By Christopher A. Pape

When one thinks of haute cuisine one usually thinks of French, Italian or Japanese. Almost no one if polled would venture that Austrian is a cuisine that commands respect, acknowledgment or praise for being delicious and innovative. And yet, this couldn’t be further from the truth. For here in our fair city resides a restaurant so acclaimed and beloved that it is hard to ignore and hard not to love.

Two Exceptional Spots for Easter

By Christopher A. Pape

With Easter just around the corner, it’s important to make reservations to restaurants that will both delight and satisfy. Here in the city there are a multitude of options, but only two that really excite the imagination. Eat and enjoy!

NY Resident’s Restaurant Roundup

By Christopher A. Pape

Below are three restaurants that several Resident staff members have eaten at and endorse. From Greek, Latin and romantic dining, we’ve got it covered. And I’m sure that you will agree that all are delicious and worthy of praise. Try for yourself and we know you won’t be disappointed!

The Path Less Trodden: Spot Dessert Bar and Viktor & Spoils

By Christopher A. Pape

There comes along, ever so often, establishments that take the path less traveled and yet seem to still delight. Whether it is a specific theme, type of cuisine or some form of nontraditional food that is served – it does not mater – but what does, is the quality and care that is put into each dish. Below you will find two restaurants – in the loosest sense of the word – that will enthrall you with their offerings. Go and enjoy!

The Fashion of Food: CO-OP Food & Drink

By Christopher A. Pape

As a food critic, it is easy to spot the restaurants that will be truly successful and ones that have remarkably innovative ideas. Wading through all the dining options can be exhausting and so it is a breath of fresh air when one truly finds a restaurant that excites.

A Touch of Southern in Manhattan


By: Christopher A. Pape

Finding food that I enjoy and that my readers will want to experience can be found in almost any form of restaurant. From high to low; from haute barnyard to new American – my readers demand only the best in each specific category and I am to please.

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