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Grounded

Starbucks may still be a dominant force in NYC, but there are numerous coffee shops in the city that have the advantage of being less crowded, more relaxed and full of atmosphere. The West Village is full of such places. Grounded, located on Jane Street is one such spot. It might be a bit complicated to find with all of the West Village’s crisscrossing streets, but once you find it you will be back again and again claiming it as your hidden gem.

This wonderful spot has all the makings of a home away from home; great ambiance, rustic décor, fixtures that appear to be flea market or antique store finds, several dark metal very worn chairs, mismatched tables of various styles and shapes, outdoor wooden benches straight from someone’s garden and a weathered wooden counter top by the wall. Numerous live potted plants hang or lay all over giving the space an indoor garden feel. In addition, there is also a bookcase filled with donated books, multiple antique-looking ceiling fans that actually work and exposed brick yellow washed walls that display artwork from local and aspiring artists. At the front of the shop menus are written on a chalk board that hangs behind the counter. Right next to the counter is their open makeshift kitchen.

Grounded serves organic coffee, tea, hot chocolate and smoothies (in the summer.) They also serve bagels, croissants, assorted pastry and made to order salads and sandwiches. Organic coffee beans are available by the pound as well as organic tea. I am not a connoisseur of coffee, but I do enjoy their latte – neither bitter nor too sweet with perfectly steamed milk.

I’ve written many of Rays Picks NYC’s postings while sipping coffee here. I don’t come here for the coffee or for the food (even though the food is good,) but I come for the cozy feel and the vibrant atmosphere. The friendly, young, hip and unpretentious West Village crowd is very comforting and engaging. The noise is at a minimal and the eclectic music playlist plays at a perfect volume making it a great place to work and to meet up for nice conversation. The staff is great, the service is amazing, and no one bothers you no matter how long you’ve been sitting in the shop. Oh, did I mention that is has free WiFi?

As I mentioned, I’m not really a coffee a drinker but I do enjoy sipping coffee while having a nice conversation in a relaxing setting, or sipping while working on my computer or reading. Grounded is my ideal place for those activities and I’m sure it will become yours as well. Just make sure you check out the location on Google Maps or Foursquare in advance or you just might miss it.

Grounded
28 Jane St
(between Greenwich Ave & 4th St)
New York, NY 10014
212 647 0943
Official Website

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Laut

LAUT
15 E 17th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 206-8989
Official Site

I have passed by Laut restaurant on 17 Street between Broadway and 5th many evenings and there has always been a crowd. Based on the crowd my first thought was, the food must be amazing. But I thought I knew better having waited for an hour on line – in the cold -to eat at a trendy brunch spot that turned out to be just ok. However, curiosity got the better of me so I gave in and followed the crowd. Little did I know that Laut is a Michelin star restaurant and the cheapest one out of the group. As it turned out the food was worth the wait. This has become one of my favorite places for intensely flavor rich Malaysian food.

The dining room of Laut can be a bit loud, full of men and women in suits, love birds on a date and students from nearby NYU. At any given night the music of Jay-Z, Usher and Bruno Mars can be heard blasting through their speakers. If you prefer a quiet dinner or lunch, this is not it. The loudness of the place gives it the essence of an Asian street eatery. Unlike most restaurants, there is no separate bar for drinks, Laut is strictly for dining. The restaurant’s interior is designed with exposed red brick walls, art work created with colored chalk and paint, and high ceilings in patterned copper. The tables are topped with marble and are accompanied by unpadded wooden chairs. A burnished wooden 2 by 4 resting horizontally next to a wall serves as a bench. At the back of the restaurant is an unmanned sushi bar with a gong hanging above. I’ve been to this restaurant on multiple occasions and I’ve never seen a sushi chef nor diners at the sushi bar; maybe they served sushi there in the past? Who knows?

Though Laut serves Malaysian cuisine the menu has a Pan-Asian touch. The food here is flavor rich with the exotic accents Asian cuisine is known for. The spices, sweet and sour are all packed in the dishes creating an explosive taste that has earned them a Michelin Star for two consecutive years (2011 and 2012). Starter dishes like the Satay Chicken, marinated and grilled on a skewer (combined with peanut sauce dip) are deliciously bathed in spices. The Roti Cani crispy thin pancake, chicken and curry sauce was also very tasty. Savory entrées like the Pineapple Chicken made with lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, ginger, coriander, bell pepper, onion, chili, shrimp paste, tamarind juice; and the Nasi Lamak with chicken, made with coconut rice, chili shrimp, chicken curry, pickled, veggie, chili, onion, anchovies, peanut and cucumber packed an incredible combination of ingredients that complement each other well. The fried anchovies in the Nasi Lamak is reminiscent of Filipino food, for which I’m well acquainted. You will be overcome by the sublime taste of the Laut Nasi Kerabu, filleted fish served in banana leaf. Unfortunately that dish was only served during the Malaysian restaurant week event. Noodle soup dishes like the Asam Laksa with Malaysia traditional spicy sour, thick lemongrass, fish flake, gravy onion, cucumber, pineapple and shrimp paste is one to behold. The flavors from all the spices can be tasted from every angle and in each bite – this dish alone is worth the trip. If there was one negative about Laut it would be the dessert. Don’t get me wrong it’s good, but I would rather pass. Most Asian restaurants are not commonly known for their desserts; but with all the amazingly flavored food, who needs dessert?

Laut is not as fancy as the rest of its Michelin Starred counterparts but the draw is the cuisine’s exotic mix of rich flavors. I’ve dined here numerous times and every meal has always been great. So don’t get turned off when you see people outside the restaurant waiting to be seated, try it like I did and you might actually like this place. By the way did I mention that the food here is very affordable? You truly get more bang for your bucks.

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Tulsi

*This restaurant is now closed

Indian cuisine has always done very well in NYC and has been generally well received by dinners and food critics alike. But there are very few well known Indian fine dining establishments in the city other than Devi and Tamarind. Early this year Tulsi opened in Midtown East and became an instant success. The restaurant was awarded a coveted one Michelin Star in the guide’s 2012 edition. It’s Executive Chef/Owner, Hermant Mathur is no stranger to such accolades having earned a star in 2009 for Devi, his other Indian restaurant. The star he earned for Devi was the first of its kind for an Indian Restaurant. So when it came time to partake in some Indian food I chose Tulsi and it meet my expectations and beyond.

Dining at Tulsi is like dining at the Maharaja‘s Palace but instead of princes and princesses, you dine alongside Midtown’s corporate crowd. The restaurant’s Sanskrit inscribed glass façade allows for a sneak peek into the glorious palace. Once inside, you are greeted with the restaurant’s soothing and relaxing atmosphere. The dining experience starts at the bar/lounge where you can have pre-dinner drinks at the lighted dark wood bar which displays a mirrored wall design of the world map; or while waiting for your a table you can sit and relax on cream colored sofas at the lounge area. The overall décor is a showcase of Indian aesthetics. As you make your way to the dining room which seats about 50 guest, the main colors are cream and brown with a touch of basil green. The tiled floors are made out ceramic and steel and the chandeliers provide soft lighting while music from the region plays lightly in the background. The tables are covered with white table cloths paired with beige upholstered chairs creating an elegant look. Along the sides of the dining room are four tent-like spaces with hanging cream curtains. Ornately designed steel jaalis and turquoise colored seats accompany the tent-like spaces which are great spots for a nice intimate dinner.

Tulsi serves regional Indian food. They offer a dinner tasting menu option – 7 courses for $65 (the vegetarian version is the same price) with an additional $35 for wine pairings. Their lunch offering includes a $20 two course menu, and the a la carte is available for both times. Indian cuisine is an acquired taste, it’s full of spices and herbs that give each dish a unique flavor. I will mention a few of the appetizers that I had. The Mixed Sprouts – green moong, bean sprouts, black-eyed peas, potatoes, tomatoes, red onion and mint yogurt dressing, has an initial not so pleasing taste, however the flavors gradually rise and your taste bud come around. I then tried the Chaats – avocado and jhal muri. This was one dish that surprised me; I thought I would not like it. The avocado was combined with unfamiliar ingredients, but the taste was surprisingly delicious. The Black Pepper and Coconut Shrimp papri was spicy and had a tomato and cream taste that I enjoyed. Next are the entrées; I had the Roasted Pesto Portobello Mushroom – paneer-stuffed, tomato-fenugreek sauce and semolina cakes. I loved it, it become my favorite dish. The taste of the fusion of tomato sauce and the mushroom was incredible. Next up was the Stuffed Achari Chicken – paneer and mushrooms, tomato and rice. The chicken was neither juicy nor dry but just about right. The stuffing complimented the chicken with the rice that came with the dish. The most interesting dish was the Lamb Nargisi Kofta – cashew nut sauce with cumin-green pea and quinoa. The cream sauce with the hardboiled egg on top of the lamb tasted very good. And for dessert I had the Raspberry Kulfi – valrhona chocolate cake, berry compote and chocolate sauce; and the Jalebi – Indian funnel cakes, saffron syrup and spiced almond milk. The Rasberry Kulfi was ok but the Jalebi was amazing.

Tulsi has a descent wine list, but I was more impressed with their exotic cocktails. I had the Tulsi Martini, an in house concoction with mystery ingredients. The drink was sweet but not overbearing and a touch Absolute made the drink perfect.

Would I recommend Tulsi? YES!!!! The service was a bit spotty at times but nevertheless it wasn’t that bad. I’ve dined here both before and after it earned a Michelin star; the food was consistent if not even better on my second visit. If you’re crave Indian food and don’t mind shelling out a couple of dollars this is it the place to dine.

Tulsi
211 E 46th St
New York, NY 10017
212 888 0820
Official Site

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Telepan

Telepan
72 W 69th St
New York, NY 10023
212 580 4300
Official Website

*This restaurant is now closed

Manhattan’s Upper West Side is uncharted territory for me; nevertheless it is home to many great dining establishments. Some of the best chefs in New York City have made the UWS their home. Just like Bill Telepan, the owner and Executive Chef of Telepan, a staple of the neighborhood. Bill Telepan is a well known chef in the NYC dining scene and also is an advocate of healthy eating in the NYC public school system. He actively works to eliminate processed food from city schools’ cafeterias. His activism and acclaim as a chef fueled my enthusiasm to dine at Telepan.

Situated in a converted brownstone on 69th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, on any given day the restaurant is packed with pre and post theater goers as well as locals. Don’t let looks fools you, when I first walked in I thought the place was small but it’s not. And if you are looking for trendy and chic decor this ain’t it. Even Frank Bruni, the former NY Times food critic calls the interior “outdated “in his review. The restaurant’s maze-like layout is sectioned off containing multiple rooms with fireplaces. A wooden semi-circular bar in the front area designed with exposed red brick and split by a support beam in the middle is perfect for some drinks while waiting for members of your party to arrive. The mood is serene with curtain covered windows, perfectly subdued lighting and soft almost non existence music. The grassy green colored walls are adorned with paintings of produce or farming scenes which hang alongside numerous mirrors. The dining tables are covered in white cloth accompanied by chocolate upholstered seats or booth seats which complement the elegant yet casual atmosphere.

Telepan is strong supporter of local farmers and therefore provides seasonal organic ingredients on the menu, no exceptions. Their farm to table concept is apparent in the freshness of the ingredients in each dish. At dinner time the restaurant’s New American cuisine is offered in a four course tasting, guests can choose from among the dishes on the menu at $69 ($125 with wine parings.) I’ve dined here a couple of times, on my first visit I selected the tasting menu and the sommelier paired the wines flawlessly. Lunch on the other hand consists of two courses at $22 or three courses at $28. Though the restaurant serves a la carte for lunch and dinner the tasting menu is the way to go to actually get a good feel for the taste of the cuisine.

The dishes that I’ve had for the starters were the Calamari Pasta with arugula pesto and baby tomatoes; and the House-Smoked Brook Trout corn blini and green onion sour cream. The Calamari Pasta was very delicious, it was impeccably cooked while the Brook Trout was my favorite dish – the sour cream made the dish very savory. As for the entrées I’ve tried the Codfish with roasted corn golden nugget potatoes, cippolini onions and balsamic; and the Roasted Chicken with wild mushrooms, crispy gnocchi and wild spinach. Both dishes were impressive, the chicken was soft and juicy and had a sour taste that was interesting and tasty. I also tried the Lobster Bolognese spaghetti, light herbs and shallot-garlic-tomato broth; and the Mezzaluna veal meatballs, mushroom and parmigiano broth. The lobster dish was wonderful with the broth as a perfect complement, and as for the veal, although I’m not a beef eater the taste of that dish was enough to win me over. Finally for desert, the Crispy Creme anise hyssop, strawberries and sauce had a fruity strawberry taste was that was magnificent. The Peach Granita Parfait almonds, verbena cream and prosecco chilled on ice had a mixture of peach and almond with the prosecco that combined deliciously. And I was in heaven with Telepan’s S’More marshmallow – chocolate brownie and graham cracker ice cream – chocolate, marshmallow and ice cream is like a holy trinity of sweetness do, I need to say more?

The Upper West Side has a gem in Telepan. The well trained staff provides first rate service. If one is looking to eat great food in an elegant yet casual atmosphere this is the place for you.

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A Guy Eat 32 Hard Boiled Eggs In A Minute. Drinks A Gallon Of Milk In 19 Seconds

This guy ate 32 hard boiled eggs in a minute, and drinks a gallon of milk in 19 seconds. Amazing!!! His name is Kobayashi, the same guy who won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest 6 years in a row.

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2012 New York City Michelin Guide Starred Restaurants

The 2012 guide to NYC Michelin Starred restaurants was unveiled yesterday and hits the stores today. Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and Eleven Madison Park joined the 3 star pantheon. SHO Shaun Hergatt and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon were upgraded to 2 stars. Ai Fiori, Brushstroke, Danji, Heartbreak, Rosanjin, Junoon, Tamarind Tribeca, Tori Shin and Tulsi all earned a star while Picholine was downgraded from 2 stars to one and Shalazeh was booted off the list.

THREE STARS
Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare*
Daniel
Eleven Madison Park*
Jean Georges
Le Bernardin
Masa
Per Se

TWO STARS
Corton
Gilt
Gordon Ramsay at The London
Kajitsu
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon*
Marea
Momofuku Ko
SHO Shaun Hergatt*
Soto

ONE STAR
Adour
Ai Fiori
Aldea
annisa
Aureole
A Voce Columbus
A Voce Madison
Blue Hill
Bouley
Breslin (The)
Brushstroke
Cafe Boulud
Casa Mono
Danji
Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen
Del Posto
Dovetail
Dressler
Gotham Bar and Grill
Gramercy Tavern
Heartbreak
Jewel Bako
Junoon
Kyo Ya
Laut
Marc Forgione
Minetta Tavern
Modern (The)
Oceana
Peter Luger
Picholine*
Public
River Cafe
Rosanjin
Rouge Tomate
Saul
Seasonal
Spotted Pig
Sushi Azabu
Sushi of Gari
Tamarind Tribeca
Tori Shin
Tulsi
Veritas
Wallse
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Master Chef: Thomas Keller Uncorked

An intimate portrait of master chef Thomas Keller, the only American to have been awarded simultaneous three-star Michelin ratings for two different restaurants. Correspondent Michael Okwu travels from Beverly Hills, location of Keller’s award-winning Bouchon Restaurant, to Napa Valley, home of Keller’s landmark restaurant The French Laundry. Along the way, Okwu interviews Keller and his friends and colleagues. Keller has won multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation, notably the Best California Chef in 1996 and the Best Chef in America in 1997. The French Laundry is a perennial winner in the annual Restaurant Magazine list of the Top 50 Restaurants of the World.
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Aldea

Aldea
31 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-7223
Official Site

The recipient of a 2 star rating from The New York Times, a one Michelin Star in 2011 and great reviews from the online community, Flatiron District’s Aldea and its owner/Executive Chef George Mendes (Top Chef Master contestant and one of NYC’s hottest chefs) have been the cause of much buzz in the food scene. This highly rated restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine with Iberian influence, Chef Mendes’ cultural heritage. Besides bacalao and the similarity to Spanish cuisine, my experience with Portuguese food is very limited so I was excited to experience first-hand the cause for the buzz.

Having had both lunch and dinner at Aldea, I was impressed with the consistency of the high caliber food and service. Among the appetizers, I tried the Soft Shell Crab; the Kroll Krest Farm Egg – bacalao, black olives, potatoes; and the Sea Urchin Toast – cauliflower purée, mustard seed and lime. The Soft Shell Crab was delicious, being that it was my first Soft Shell Crab ever, it was a great start. The sea urchin and the Kroll Krest Farm Egg were exquisite. The presentation of the Kroll Krest was impressive with the appearance of the bacalao having been scooped out of an eggshell covered in foam. The Sea Urchin had a distinctive taste and texture that was very appealing.

Among the entrées I’ve tasted the Free Range Chicken Breast – baby potatoes, thai basil, tomato, curry broth; the Skate A La Plancha – escabeche jus, zucchini ribbons; the Creekstone Farm’s Hanger Steak – sweet baby onions, fushimi peppers; and Wild Striped Bass – Iberian butter beans, Sea Island red peas. All of the entrées were cooked to perfection highlighting the incredible flavors, textures and qualities of each dish. Finally for deserts I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in the Sonhos “Little Dreams -” chocolate hazelnut, rhubarb compote, salted caramel; the Strawberry Yogurt Parfait – strawberry – lemon verbena sorbet, warm strawberries, sable Breton; the Blueberry Peach Bread Pudding – crème fraiche sorbet; and the Pavlova – fresh berries, passion fruit, coconut sorbet. All were solid desserts especially the Pavlova, it might be my favorite dessert among them. I also enjoyed wine with my meals.The Vina Mein, a Spanish white wine with a fruity and acidic taste was my favorite, a great compliment to the meal.

A three course lunch is available for $24.07 a five course dinner for $90, and the a la carte menu is available for both times with varying prices. For a highly regarded restaurant like Aldea the prices are reasonable.

I like the restaurant’s modern sophisticated, quiet and clean interior. Its long narrowed bi level space is walled off with blurry glass that obscures the view of outside onlookers creating a more tranquil atmosphere separated from the outside world. A long narrow light colored wooden bar with high chairs covered in sleek white leather welcomes guest as soon as they enter. The walls on the opposite side are colored in blue stretches throughout. The colors of the restaurant’s interior are blue, light blue and white – signifying the sky, the sea and the air – a reflection of the Iberian peninsula’s coast. As you make your way through the dining room with uncovered tables, booths and banquet seats, the open kitchen is seen at the end. Diners can request to be seated by the counter in front of kitchen and watch Chef Mendes at work preparing their meal.

As I mentioned earlier, my dining experiences with Aldea have been amazing – from the food to the service. It’s a sophisticated setting where an unpretentious crowd can enjoy a great meal but not break the bank. Definitely buzz worthy. If you want to try Portuguese cuisine stop by Aldea and make sure to request a seat by the counter to witness all the action upfront.

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Matsuri

Matsuri
369 W 16th St
(between 8th Ave & 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
212 243 6400
Official Site

*This venue is now closed.

Housed in Chelsea’s Maritime Hotel along with similarly chic bar/lounge and dinning hot spots is Japanese restaurant Matsuri. I was both intrigued and delighted on my visit to this exquisite restaurant. This is one of the places that come to my mind when I have a craving for some Sake and exceptional Japanese food.

Upon arrival to Matsuri guests are greeted by a female hostess dressed in Geisha attire who then escorts them directly to their table or to the lounge area called the “Sake Room” for some pre-dinner drinks. The restaurant is dark, intimate, not too crowded and has a relaxed atmosphere. After the entrance the “Sake Room” (resembling a balcony hanging over the dining area) is the first section of the restaurant. Then from there guests make their way down a small staircase into a spacious and dim dining room that feels like a place where a Shogun calls home. Japanese aesthetics can be felt and seen throughout the space, hanging above are beautifully decorative paper lanterns inscribed with Japanese characters, wall panels are painted with Japanese motifs and bonsai trees sparsely placed throughout. The high ceiling’s curved wooden beams have been described by “Blackbook Mag” as “like the bowels of a samurai ship. ” Guests can sit at tables in the center or in wooden booths that line the sides and corners of the space and elevated on a platform. At the center of the dinner area is a sushi bar.

Acclaimed chef Tadashi Ono who has mastered the art of Japanese and French cuisine helms the kitchen at Matsuri. Dinner is incredible and the price tag is the average range for Japanese food and the location. A $69 five course tasting menu (with decent serving sizes) that can be paired with Sake is the way to go. Their Sake drink list maybe the most extensive collection in NYC. Among the appetizers I’ve tried: the Yellowtail Sashimi with yuzu green pepper sauce and the Crabmeat Shumai steamed dumpling with ginger. The sashimi was very good – fresh and clean, while the crab meat was not bad either. For entrées I’ve tasted: the Sake Black Cod, grilled and marinated with sake paste and the Short Rib of Beef, braised slowly with dark miso sauce. The Sake Black Cod has a perfect salty taste that was not overpowering; and Short Rib’s texture was smooth and delicate with an amazing taste. Finally of the desserts, I’ve tasted: the Green Tea tiramisu with red bean ice cream and the Chocolate Cake with raspberry sorbet. Both were very good considering deserts are not usually noteworthy among Japanese cuisine.

Overall Matsuri has a good vibe, friendly servers, good food and nice décor. With an extensive Sake list and great food, it’s a great place to start out for drinks or dinner before heading out to party in the neighboring Meatpacking District. I always have a great experience at Matsuri every time I come. “Matsuri” being the word for “festival” in Japanese, every meal at this exotic an exquisite restaurant is surely a festivity!!!

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Wild Rise

*This restaurant is now closed

This past Sunday I had the privilege of attending the soft opening of Wild Rise, a new Neapolitan pizza restaurant located in the heart of the Brooklyn’s artsy DUMBO scene in the 68 Jay St. Bar. I was impressed with the amazing taste of this pizza. All of the ingredients blended well in a burst of flavor. I had the shitake mushroom pie and it was so delicious that I ate the entire 7″ pie – definitely not your average pizza. Wild Rise makes pizza with high quality fresh ingredients that are selected for specific exotic and culinary qualities. For instance, the name “Wild Rise” comes from the use of “wild yeast” rather than commercial yeast. Dough made with wild yeast, among many things has enhanced flavor, offers greater nutritional value and does not leave your stomach with a heavy feeling once eaten. The tasty pizzas comes flying out of their custom made oven which cooks at temperature of over a thousand degrees – cooking pies in two minutes or less. For now, Wild Rise is only open 3 days a week (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday,) so be sure to visit whenever you’re in the area or just make a quick trip across the river and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

For more on Wild Rise and it’s story click here

Wild Rise
@ 68 Jay St. Bar
Corner of Jay St. and Water St.
DUMBO, Brooklyn
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