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New York City, US
How to best describe Estela ? Difficult to put in a box. This small place on the first floor above Houston Street can get quickly packed and noisy. But the food, expected to be your usual brasserie dishes has a welcome quirky-ness, inspired by the Mediterranean cooking training of the head chef. Best places to seat: at the bar. Even more so given that the bar stays open late. A fun night ahead…
Restaurant
New York City, US
Charlie Bird is a serious restaurant, serving solid Italian seasonal dishes, which doesn’t take itself seriously. Love the playful design and typical-Soho vibe. The outdoor patio and wine selection are not to be missed either.
Restaurant
New York City, US
Inspired by New Zealand cooking, the Musket Room delivers a refined modern and sophisticated set of dishes and a naturally edgy but cool setting. A gem in the Nolita neighbourhood of NYC, Musket definitely deserves its 1 Michelin star. Also, we love the small herb garden at the back !
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New York City, US
Set in West Village, this open and airy local eatery serves a delicious combination of Middle East inspired dishes. Mixing Persian, Israeli and Yemeni influences, the kitchen is able to bring the sun out on a cloudy day.
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New York City, USA
Not exactly a newcomer (est in 1978), Japonica remains one of the best sushi restaurants in Greenwich Village. Traditional, simple sushi served exactly as you would expect.
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New York City, USA
An institution in the Meatpacking District, Pastis just reopened. Finally. This quirky French bistro always has one of the best buzz in town. To be enjoyed, in particular on a sunny and lazy day for lunch.
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Author: William Finnegan
This autobiography is a pleasure to read, even for those of us not into surfing. Following William on his life journey around the world, chasing waves and finding himself, is as engaging as any fiction we come across these days. In addition to being a precise description of the American culture in the 60s and 70s, Barbarian Days is also a fantastic introduction to the surfing way of life. Simply, honestly.
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Director: Geeta Patel, Ravi Patel
This first person documentary tells the story of a 30 year old Indian-American and his journey to find a wife: caught between his adopted western culture and his Indian traditions. A funny, touching, enlightening biography portraying the tensions between the 2 sides of his identify and his struggle to find his way. What may come across as quite foreign ends up feeling very familiar.
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