Tag Archives: East Village

Keep that Toddy hot

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Nico

If I had a dollar for every time a bartender warmed my glass with piping hot water BEFORE pouring in the Toddy concoction, I’d have one single solitary dollar… …and I’d put that dollar up on my wall in homage … Continue reading →

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Soba So Good

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Nico

Waiting for a friend to arrive at Soba-ya tested my social mores. As each minuted passed by, trays and trays of tempura, soba, udon, sushi, and other delectables sauntered away from me. I silently bartered with myself, “Well….I could order … Continue reading →

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Long day, longer noodles

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Nico

After a 12-hour day at work, I wanted to be hugged by the warmth and soul of the chicken broth at the famed ramen mecca, Ippudo. On this particular visit, I went for a glass of Otokoyama sake (dry and … Continue reading →

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What the Truck?!: Mud Coffee

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Nico

It still boggles my mind that despite the plethora of adorable cafes and cuppa-joe options, many people still patronize Starbucks. How do those sirens lure even the edgiest of New Yorkers into their lusty java jails? Is it the challenge … Continue reading →

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Do you Ippudo?

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Nico

Japanese hospitality and noodle badassery live at Ippudo located on 4th Ave between 9th and 10th. On a plum Saturday, two friends and I waited outside of the unassuming glass and wooden door front of this ramen wonder. Having noted … Continue reading →

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