Xiaochi is a periodic column devoted to short news items and links. Xiaochi (小吃) is the Chinese word for snacks. SoHo’s Ato Tea Room, a cozy Japanese tea nook serving a somewhat bewildering array of…
I love showing people around New York City, mixing food exploration with sightseeing. A recent expedition involved taking Mark, a food guy visiting from Bali, on a highly personalized journey that took into consideration preferences…
Williamsburg’s Pudge Knuckles has been closed by the state for 13 open warrants for tax evasion, but are apparently they’re trying to work it out with the State Department of Taxation and Finance, according to…
This post originally appeared on my defunct cafe culture site, Project Latte. One of our overall favorite spots, this bakery with a northern European bent has beautiful decor and a design sense that covers the…
