An ode to a place that will always feel like home.
Since I’ve now moved away from the Tri-State Area, I’ve decided to combine my NYC and New Jersey pages. Still expect to see the occasional post here though, I’ve been back a handful of times, and there’s many more returns to come 💝
Jan 20, 2021 —
Serving up everything from teri buns to Korean-style ramen to mixed tempura, Miso Teriyaki entered the Bergen County dining scene in March 2020. When I saw a teriyaki restaurant coming to Tenafly, it dawned on me that I haven’t had teriyaki in years. Apparently, it’s the unofficial signature dish of...
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Oct 7, 2020 —
Before I start, I have to say that I would eat the noodles at Menya Sandaime every day, if I could. According to their website, they continue to use a traditional Japanese recipe that has been passed through three generations. Their Tokyo-style broth takes over 12 hours to prepare, and...
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Sep 16, 2020 —
Inspired by the Hokkaido Cheese in Japan, Pinklady Cheese Tart is a new Chinatown small business selling creamy cheese tarts located at 11 Mott Street. You might be unfamiliar with the Hokkaido cheese tarts that Pinklady is inspired by. Hokkaido, the northernmost Japanese island, has a massive countryside that can...
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Jul 15, 2020 —
Yama Sushi is definitely a spot you’d skip over at first glance. It has an unassuming, dark exterior to go along with its basement location, so it wouldn’t be somewhere I’d choose initially, but this restaurant is my dad’s favorite place in New York. About 20 years ago, my dad...
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Jul 8, 2020 —
Taiyaki NYC is known for their Japanese fish-shaped cones filled with soft serve ice cream. The texture of the cones are a little bit like waffles, but so much better. Traditionally, they’re stuffed with anko, or sweet red azuki bean paste, but Taiyaki offers them with custard filling too. …BUT!...
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Jul 1, 2020 —
With over 700 locations world wide, the global franchise restaurant chain, Gyu-Kaku, is definitely not unique to NYC, but I do live close to the city, so Manhattan is the most accessible place for me to enjoy their Japanese barbecue. According to the restaurant’s website, the name, Gyu-Kaku, means “Horn...
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Jan 30, 2020 —
Ma Mì Eatery is a fast-casual Vietnamese eatery in Closter, and also the sister restaurant to the popular Simply Vietnamese in Tenafly! Ma Mì serves dishes like pho, banh mi, summer rolls, pad Thai, fried rice, salads, and bao buns. As a counter service restaurant, the service is quick, but...
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Jan 16, 2020 —
Katsune Donkatsu Café is a modest counter-serve café setting decorated only by picnic-patterned tables. Katsu is a popular Japanese/Korean deep fried panko breaded meat cutlet served with “Bull Dog” tonkatsu sauce, a Japanese sauce sweetened with fruit and vegetables. Katsune is one of the few Bergen County restaurants totally dedicated...
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Dec 14, 2019 —
Let’s think Chipotle, but elevated with fresh-from-the-sea fish and so many more combinations. I discovered Poke Crew’s grand opening through local food media company, Boozy Burbs, and I don’t think I had ever been so excited for a local restaurant opening up until that point. I had always wanted to...
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Dec 7, 2019 —
Patisserie Florentine (PF) is an extremely popular Bergen County breakfast, brunch, and lunch destination that serves up French-inspired dishes, baked goods, and freshly brewed coffee drinks. Ever since discovering this spot a few years back, it has become a favorite of mine. The unique part of this brunch spot is...
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