Michael told me I didn't have mark for Estella, but it was still one of the most influential recommendations. So here it is....
"Truly one of the highlights of New York dining. Relaxed space, welcoming service, stunning cooking. There's something about Igancio Mattos' dishes which balance the soulful and creative like few can. You can never go wrong with the endive salad, mussels escabeche or arroz negro." - via @mm
#wanttogo - via @davidlebovitz (Instagram)
Consistently superb coffees and pastries. This is the larger of the two in this area, with a good amount of seating.
"Consistently superb coffees and pastries. This is the larger of the two in this area, with a good amount of seating." - via @nm
Easy Aussie service. Simple but good breakfast menu. Third Wave coffee featuring a rotating roster of roasters. I'm a repeat here.
"Easy Aussie service. Simple but good breakfast menu. Third Wave coffee featuring a rotating roster of roasters. I'm a repeat here." - via @ulteriorepicure
In the top three best brunches of my life. If you go, get the chicken and waffles. They come with a honey Cholula sauce and creme fraiche. They are heaven on a plate. The Bloody Mary looks good, but is average. But get the waffles. Get them.
"In the top three best brunches of my life. If you go, get the chicken and waffles. They come with a honey Cholula sauce and creme fraiche. They are heaven on a plate. The Bloody Mary looks good, but is average. But get the waffles. Get them. " - via @lindsey
Get the pizza well done
"Get the pizza well done" - via @aron
Tasty sushi and appetizers at a reasonable price point -- a pleaser
"Tasty sushi and appetizers at a reasonable price point -- a pleaser" - via @alex
Got 20 minutes to admire NYC? Take the Highline.
"Got 20 minutes to admire NYC? Take the Highline." - via @jordan
As Adam Platt said, it's less of a restaurant than a highly curated experience, only about four tables. Uni on pretzel toast sounds amazing, but I really want to go for the cocktails. Via Damon Boelte.
"As Adam Platt said, it's less of a restaurant than a highly curated experience, only about four tables. Uni on pretzel toast sounds amazing, but I really want to go for the cocktails. Via Damon Boelte." - via @mm
Busy but central location to get your La Colombe fix.
"Busy but central location to get your La Colombe fix." - via @mm