Tag: ~four dollar signs

meals that are $25+

Crazy Asian Bears: Mott 32

August 14, 2018

One of the reasons I love Hong Kong is because I love the hustling, bustling, overbearing, and fast-paced society that seems to match the sharp Cantonese tones that pervade every corner. However, the opportunity to sit and quietly enjoy a superior meal with superior company adds an unexpected comfort to a whirlwind summer in Hong Kong. Never have I ever been able to enjoy my dim sum without the clattering of carts, the clinking of teacups, and the clucking of old Chinese ladies telling me to eat more. Mott 32 is a haven of both peace and gourmet dining. … More Crazy Asian Bears: Mott 32

Marseille

June 10, 2017

One of the joys of seeing a Broadway show—besides, you know, seeing a Broadway show—is the pre-theater dinner. It is a joyous rush of eating gourmet food while sitting on a grubby Midtown sidewalk, and then letting the delicious food coma wash over you while you are serenaded by a full orchestra and beautiful lighting. … More Marseille

OTTO

March 28, 2015

It was all a numbers game a few weeks ago at OTTO where I held my twenty-second birthday dinner extravaganza, with seven people, three courses, a single and singular Bear, and countless delicious moments, pun definitely intended. Otto means “eight” in Italian and is coincidentally a lucky number for the Chinese and a great omen for … More OTTO

Peking Duck House

February 4, 2015

Gung hay fat choy! Soon approaching is the Chinese New Year, one of the largest and longest holidays in the Chinese culture. This year will bring us into the Year of the Ram, one of the twelve animals on the Chinese Zodiac. For the uninitiated, Chinese New Year changes every year because it is on … More Peking Duck House

Yefsi Estiatorio

June 8, 2014

Summer has been slow to settle into the city, but nothing is more telling of long days and warm nights than lingering Mediterranean dinners. Yefsi Estiatorio, a charming Greek eatery on the Upper East Side, was the perfect place to settle in for a summer evening with family friends. Yefsi Estiatorio is located at 1481 … More Yefsi Estiatorio