Sushi Dojo

Posted on November 10, 2013 by cutiepatroller

Sushi Omakase at ”Sushi Dojo”

Sushi Dojo 110 1st Ave ( b/t 6 St & 7 St ) NYC

Who said only Japanese can muster the art of sushi!? Congrats to owner/Sushi chef David Bouhadana *\(^_^)/* Sushi Dojo serves authentic Japanese cuisine and specialize in OMAKASE. If you’re expecting a California roll and Dragon roll then this is not the right place for you. David trained at one of fancy Japanese spots, 15 EAST in Union Square and Hatsuhana in Midtown. I didn’t sit in front of David at the sushi counter this time, but my chef Makoto Yoshizawa was fantastic!! First he asked me my preference of fishes so I told him I prefered Red Snapper, Fluke, Sea Bass over Hamachi and Saba and other fatty white fishes. Then I asked him what kind of clam they had. They had two of my favorite clams which are Aoyagi and Migugai. YAY!! and my last request was Uni & Ootoro. I had a Sushi & Sashimi Omakase for $75 with Hakkaisan Sake. Sushi Dojo’s atmosphere is nothing special yet quality of sushi are LOVELY ~~~ xoxo

Overall	Food	Atmosphere	Price
♥♥♥♥	♥♥♥♥	♥♥♥	$$$1/2

Sadeen amazu

Uni, Red snnaper, Hamachi, Ootoro

Ankimo with ponzu sauce

Mirugai sashimi with su-miso dressing

Madai-su dashi, Shima Aji, Kanpachi, Tuke maguro

Masu – tazumamia, Aburi-Ebi, Mirugai, Chu toro

Uni, Anago.

Fette Sau

Posted on March 8, 2013 by cutiepatroller

BBQ at ”Fette Sau” in Brooklyn

Mini trip to Williumburg Brooklyn (^_^) 5 minutes cab ride from my LES shop crossing the bridge. Actually I came this barbecue joint last April and I forgot to blogged about them. Thanks goodness undercover cutie patroller member Jane came here and reminded me about this BBQ spot and she took photos for me. Fette Sau means fat pig in German slung. I remembered this place was packed with Brooklyn hipster and foodie and tourist both indoor and outdoor space. The place’s deco is like engagingly bare bones, having been transformed from a former auto-repair garage. For a barbecue place, the beer & Whiskey selection of drink’s menu are surprisingly sophisticated. I had a sampler plate with spicy broccoli for side. I thought beef brisket was best one and second best one was pork belly.

Fette sau 354 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn New York

OVERALL	FOOD	ATMOSPHERE	PRICE
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indoor

outdoor

Le Philosophe

Posted on March 7, 2013 by cutiepatroller

www.philosophe.com 55 Bond St, ( btwn Bowery & Lafayette St ) NYC

Le Philosophe just opened a few month ago on my favorite street “Bond St”. I have to say this place is my new favorite french restaurant in downtown NYC. The place is very casual, cute, cozy and interesting menu. Wine sellection are wide and OMG reasonable ( started under $30 for bottle ). You must order these two appetizer. Frog Legs and Pig trotter. They aren’t just interesting! They’re really tasteful. I am definitely not a fan of frog but it was the best frog dish I ever had. Pig trotter with lentils was great winter comfort dish. As for the dessert four of us share Profiterole and it was perfect way to end our meal.

Overall	Food	Atmosphere	Price
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Frog Legs hen of the woods / sunchoke / watercress / garlic $12 ♥♥♥♥

Stuffed Pig Trotter lentils du puy / celery root / truffle jus $14 ♥♥♥♥

Roasted Hake cranberry beans / cabecero iberico / arugula $20 ♥♥♥♥

Duck A L’Orange turnip and greens / pommes mousseline $27 ♥♥♥♥

Profiteroles caramel ice cream / hazelnuts / chocolate sauce $8 ♥♥♥♥

open kitchen view

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Emporio

Posted on February 23, 2013 by cutiepatroller

www.emporiony.com 231 Mott St, Mew York, NY 10012

Me & Undercover Cutie Patroller Nam Vo

Emlorio is cute Italian restaurant located on Mott St ( between Prince St & Spring St ) in my neighborhood Nolita. My neighborhood offer so many choice of great Italian restaurants, Peasant, Pulino’s, Fiat Cafe, Apizz, L’asso, Torrisi Italian Specialties, Bread, Sauce….and many more. Some of places I don’t often visit as I should so here I am returned to Emporio tonight for friend’s birthday and I had great food & vino once again (^_^) Yay

Ps- my favorite dishes are Montauk Diver Scallops olive oil smashed sunchokes, Hen of the Wood mushrooms, cured guanciale $24. Chichen Liver Pate vin santo gelée, plum marmalade, grilled bread $8. Roasted mushroom & sunchoke salad with fontina fondue, hazelnuts $12. Ricotta Gnocchi Chestnut flavored Yukon gold potato and ricotta gnocchi, wild mushrooms, artichoke ragù $17

Overall	Food	Atmosphere	Price
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Chicken Liver Paté vin santo gelée, plum marmalade, grilled bread $8 ♥♥♥♥

Montauk Diver Scallops olive oil smashed sunchokes, Hen of the Wood mushrooms, cured guanciale $24♥♥♥♥

Roasted Beets horseradish yogurt, citrus, pistachios $ 10 ♥♥♥♥

Roasted mushroom & sunchoke salad with fontina fondue, hazelnuts $12♥♥♥♥

Charred Octopus fingerling potato salad, salsa verde $14 ♥♥♥

peck mushroom, black truffle, stracchino cheese $18 ♥♥♥♥

Painted Hill Farm Grass Fed Bavette Steak rosemary potato, broccoli rabe, sweet garlic emulsion $26 ♥♥♥1/2

Ricotta Gnocchi – Chestnut flavored Yukon gold potato and ricotta gnocchi, wild mushrooms, artichoke ragù $17 ♥♥♥♥♥

Wild Striped Bass – Leeks puree, crispy Brussels sprouts, Umbrian lentils $26 ♥♥♥1/2

Pappardelle Ragù hand cut spinach pasta with traditional bolognese “sugo” $17♥♥♥

Mussel in Tomato-Basil ♥♥♥

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Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Pizza fior di latte mozzarella, pecorino, hot pepper $16 ♥♥♥ PS- we requested as gluten free……

Happy Birthday Christina & Flourless Hazelnut & Bittersweet Chocolate Cake (GF) salted caramel ice cream and caramel sauce $8♥♥♥

Icelandic Cod Fish umbrian cannelini beans, artichokes, meyer lemon $25

Painted Hill Farm Grass Fed Bavette Steak roasted sunchokes, trevisano radicchio, pecorino romano $26

Crystal Valley Farm Half Chicken Under A Brick stuffed with mushrooms, truffle and mascarpone, hand cut parmesan truffle fries $23

Charred Octopus hazelnut romesco, beluga lentils, oven dried tomato, olives gremolata $14

Happy Valentines Day 2013 ☆

Posted on February 15, 2013 by cutiepatroller

Milon – 93 1st Avenue, 2 floor ( btwn 5 St & 6 St ) NYC

If your boyfriend take you here then you probably murder him twice！🔫(◎_◎;) You have a rainbow time If you come here with girlfriends*･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)’･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･* Single girl NYC bucket list “CHEKED” You must come to Milon for Valentines day with girlfriends (^з^)-☆ xoxo

Ps – $25 each and BYOB & my favorite was Lam Curry.

L’Apicio

Posted on January 28, 2013 by cutiepatroller

Super Pink Lipstick Sunday at L’Apicio

I had great Sunday dinner at this modern Italian restaurant in the East Village. This large restaurant has sleek and minimalist deco. L’Apicio is run by same peoples who run Dell’ Anima and L’Artusi in West Village. L’Apicio is known for their pasta dishes as is Dell’Anima yet I didn’t order any pasta dishes this time ……I wasn’t in the mood for it. Guess what!!! When I blogged about Dell’ Anima in the past the polenta dish was the only dish that disappointed and I gave one heart rating but this time at L’Apicio I have to take it back!!! They serve four different kind of polenta Alla Spianatora and I had roasted mushroom and it was so yummy ~ Next time I will try their famous pasta dishes so stay tuned…… xoxo

www.lapicio.com 13 E 1st St ( btw 3 Ave & 2 Ave ) NYC

Overall	Food	Atmosphere	Price
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Polenta Alla Spianatora

Roasted Mushroom chilies, ricotta salata $16 ♥♥♥1/2

Charred Octopus fregola, pepperoni, lemon $18 ♥♥♥♥

Roasted Chicken fennel, lemon, olives, potatoes $23 ♥♥♥♥

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The General

Posted on January 24, 2013 by cutiepatroller

Top chef ”Hung Huynh” at The General

The General 199 Bowery ( btw Rivington St & Delancy St ) NYC

The General just opened on Bowery St few weeks ago. I am loving this place not just because it’s around corner from my shop Cutie Room ♪♪☆~(^з^)~☆♪♪ hehehe… they have a great bar scene with great cocktails & food. The General is run by same peoples who run Catch in meatpacking distric. Also same Top Chef winner Hung Huynh. My food photos are compliments of chef and it was so yummy. I will return to here next few weeks for full menu patrolling!! Stay tuned……… xoxo