Ramen without the wait at Terakawa

A hairstylist from Japan told me about Terakawa Ramen. He said it's just as good as our beloved Ippudo, but minus the two hour wait. Add in the fact that it is only a few blocks away and we knew we had to give it a try. Our reaction was very similar to Menkui-Tei. No doubt that it is authentic and seems to be well liked by their Japanese patrons, but there is just something missing for us. It was a good meal, but we agreed that for our next ramen craving we would rather brave the lines at Momofuku or Ippudo.

Pork Dumplings

Terakawa Ramen

Miso Ramen

A Night in Brooklyn

Clover Club

My visiting friend had a friend in Brooklyn to catch up with and so off we went to experience some of the best Carroll Gardens has to offer. We started the night at Clover Club which I was instantly smitten by. Stepping through the door was like stepping back in time. I loved their dedication to classic cocktails and was tickled pink by the menu.

Sarge's Earns Their Stripes

My friend visiting from LA did her research and stumbled across Sarge's Deli which is supposed to be the quintessential NYC Deli experience, but a lot less touristy/crowded than say Katz. We were not led astray. The waitress was excellent, but very...New York. No fuss, direct, she brought us our food, end of story.

The meal started with a bowl of their pickles and coleslaw. I'm not generally a big fan of coleslaw despite the fact that I love cabbage, but this batch I LOVED. The sauce was light and refreshing, I had several helpings.

We both got the Matzo ball soup and half sandwich. She opted for the corned beef, I went with the turkey pastrami. Boy they are generous with their meat! We both had to take over half of it off to make a manageable sandwich. We left extremely satisfied and full, loved the food and the atmosphere!

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Lovely Day, Simply Lovely

Hopped into this little charming place after a visit to The New Museum for a drink with a friend. So completely adorable- I swooned. The decor was vintage in a warm farmhouse way and everyone was super welcoming and friendly to both newcomers and regulars which added to the homey feel. We got the house sake which was delicious, but weren't hungry yet so can't say much for their food. However, I definitely plan to come back and hope the food matches the ambiance.

Yakitori Taisho: Righteous

A great little yakitori place on St. Mark's with emphasis on the little. Space is tight so you will be cramped and you will get jostled and you WILL have to wait. But you'll also get a tasty little meal. We got the avocado appetizer special, some teriyaki pumpkin, Mentai Potato (french fries), and the yakitori combo A and it was way too much food for the three of us. Highly recommend the avocado thing if they have it.