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Hungry for some dirt cheap, late night, grungy taco stand munchies? Or would you rather hang out at an exclusive, celebrity-ridden eatery? You can do it all at La Esquina...that is, assuming you have a reservation. No reservation? Well you can still enjoy the tasty tacos served the the humble masses.
When we first rolled up to the taco stand I assumed that's all it was, a late night hole-in-the-wall taco stand. The best kind of course. And as I was settling in to chow down on my first taco, I noticed that there were some fabulously dressed couples going into the taco stand, but not coming out. They were all headed downstairs. This definitely peaked my interest, and luckily I happened to be with my favorite New York transplant couple who gave me the low down on La Esquina. Masquerading as a mere taco stand, this establishment is actually quite luxe once you get downstairs.
The tacos were great, but I'll have to leave the mysterious downstairs eatery for my next visit to New York. I promise that once I finally get down there I'll let you all know what it's really about.
La Esquina
114 Kenmare St
New York, NY 10012
646.613.7100
I recently travelled to New York for work, but despite how busy we were I was still able to come home with my belt a few notches looser.
The first night I arrived in New York I went out with a couple of my friends to a seafood restaurant called Choptank. It was a great way to start my trip in NYC.
Our meal started off with a plate of fresh oysters that slid down my throat so easily it was almost like drinking them and an appetizer of perfectly fried fish sticks. Fish sticks always used to remind me of childhood, since that is the only time most people eat them. But these were hot and crispy on the outside and wonderfully flaky on the inside, not quite the same as the frozen fish sticks of our past. After the fish sticks we had Choptank's signature crab dip and chips (which is free and not on the menu). My friend had raved about this dip and it definitely lived up to her praises.
For dinner I had the best burger I've had in a long time. It was juicy, flavorful, and best of all, cooked exactly how I ordered it. One of my biggest pet peeves is when waiters will ask how you want a piece of meat cooked and then serve a well-done burger or steak. If they're going to serve it well-done, they shouldn't even ask how I want it cooked. That way I'm not surprised when a piece of gray rubber comes out on my plate instead of the medium rare steak I ordered.
And to wash it all down I had a glass of the Quattro Mani which was unexpectedly good for the price (although I think I paid as much for the glass as I could have for the whole bottle at a wine store).
So if you're in the area and want a delicious juicy burger at a seafood restaurant (a bit of an oxymoron I guess) head into Choptank, and don't forget to ask for the crab dip and chips!
Choptank
308 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014
212.675.2009
www.choptanknyc.com
Lily's breakfast burritos are God's gift to the hungover. Or the hungry surfer coming in after an early morning session. Or even the Barbie mom in her pink jumpsuit yelling for her nanny to hurry up and get the kids out of the car.
And on any given day at Lily's you'll see all three huddled together over their warm, gooey burritos scarfing them down like there's no tomorrow. Regardless of who you are, anyone with tastebuds is able to enjoy this little piece of heaven wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
Imagine crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, moist refried beans, and hearty potatoes wrapped in a soft, warm tortilla. It's so good for the soul.
Nestled unassumingly in a strip mall in Malibu, this is the place locals come for breakfast. Just make sure to call ahead to order your burrito or you could wait up to an hour for it. But trust me, even if you have to wait it's worth every minute.
Lily's Cafe & Pastries29211 Heathercliff RoadMalibu, CA 90265(310) 457-3745
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