Asian Fusion Restaurants by Restaurant Girl

Q & A with Pork Slope’s Dale Talde

Neighborhood: Brooklyn | Featured in Chef Q&A

Considering he’s currently one of the most buzzed about chefs in Brooklyn, it’s hard to believe that Dale Talde was told to pack his knives and go, twice, on Bravo’s reality cooking show, Top Chef. But for fans and customers that have come to know and love him for his outgoing personality, down-to-earth restaurants, and unique fusion dishes like Pretzel Pork and Chive Dumplings and Crispy Oyster and Bacon Pad Thai, a TV show title doesn’t mean much.

Q & A with China Latina’s Julieta Ballesteros

Neighborhood: Chelsea | Featured in Chef Q&A

Consistently hailed as one of the top Mexican chefs in NYC, Julieta Ballesteros has worked hard to prove that real Mexican cuisine isn’t about nachos, burritos, and excess amounts of sour cream and shredded cheese.

Talde

Neighborhood: Brooklyn | Featured in Best Of, Hottest Newcomers

Did Talde really open less than a year ago? We feel like we’ve been singing the praises of Pretzel Pork and Chive Potstickers,...

SushiSamba

Neighborhood: Gramercy | Featured in Best Of, Holiday Eats

Celebrate the imminent arrival of 2013 in true Brazilian style at Reveillon, SushiSamba’s annual white party. Both NYC locations will...

Chuko’s Brussels Sprouts

Neighborhood: Brooklyn | Featured in Best Of, Fall Foods

It’s no secret that Brussels sprouts are experiencing a serious renaissance in New York City’s food scene. We’re particularly...

Wong

Neighborhood: West Village | Featured in Best Of

Ever have duck for dessert? Yeah, we hadn’t either until we discovered Wong and their truly original Roasted Duck Ice Cream. It may seem like an odd combination at first – savory duck meat and creamy ice cream – but it’s actually an ingenious creation meant to evoke the idea of Peking Duck.

Momofuku Ssäm Bar

Neighborhood: East Village | Featured in Best Of

David Chang has won over the hearts of many with his epic large format feasts, from the Fried Chicken Dinner at Noodle Bar to the Smoked Lamb Shoulder with Rice at Ma Peche. While we’d happily sit down to get our fill at any of these group meals, when we have a hankering for some duck, we round up a few of our food loving friends and reserve the Rotisserie Duck feast at Ssam Bar.