Kettl’s New Flagship Location
My latest fave spot is the newly opened (as of September 6, 2021) flagship location of Kettl, in Greenpoint Brooklyn, adjacent to Đi Ăn Đi. This space combines the functionality of Kettl’s original Ainslie St…
Nook, An Adorable Living Room Cafe
The name Nook seems a misnomer given the location’s vast exterior expanse of dark glass and brick, but when you walk into the bright, high-ceilinged interior, it all becomes clear. Occupying the corner portion of…
Tsukiji Sushidai Honkan / すし大 本館
The three omakase sushi lunches I’ve had during this Tokyo trip were all great for their respective price points ($50 Ginza, $35 Tsukiji, $23 Aoyama), with the Tsukiji Sushidai Honkan / すし大 本館 meal falling…
Turret Coffee Tsukiji
The closest thing to volcanic ash I’ve consumed since last year’s Bearpond Espresso experience, this Turret Coffee ristretto is the darkest, dankest, shortest espresso I’ve experienced thus far. Apparently some people like that sort of…
Kidoguchi Sushi / きどぐち
It’s hard to find a better bargain than the high quality, eight piece Y2000 ($20) omakase lunch at midrange sushi spot Kidoguchi / きどぐち, a meal that will run you Y12000 at dinner time –…