In our never-ending quest for good eats, we stumbled across EXKi an all natural casual eaterie in Manhattan. The bright airy space is newly redecorated with bright white walls, live plants and inviting display cases. The Carrara Marble and European oak accents sets the tone for a bright, inviting place to enjoy a wholesome meal. EXKi’s new intuitive layout makes the delicious food a centerpiece as customers peruse the menu and grab-and-go options, and ample seating creates a welcoming environment for diners to sit down and refuel. The urban garden inspired décor perfectly complements the freshness of the menu offerings, and adds to the wellness centered experience. The decor mirrors EXKi’s menu of fresh vegetables clean eating. Guests who are in a hurry can pick up anyone of the varieties of grab and go snacks, sandwiches, and salads. EXKi also makes fresh juices and smoothies. Feel free to create your won blend of flavors or sample any one of their proprietary blends. We recommend the Keep Calm and Juice On, a special blend of fresh green kale, sweet apple, cinnamon and almond milk.
Restaurant Reviews
Location: 225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Cuisine: Seafood/Italian
Best Dish: The Lobster Rigatoni was stupendous. The pasta was well made and the sauce was a light flavorful complement to the succulent lobster. We also highly recommend the creamed kale, it was one of the very best kale dishes we’ve had. The creamy sauce worked well with the bitter kale.
Overall: Halifax is a beautiful space offering delicious farm to table cuisine. The venue is a perfect place for a special occasion, a rare date night, or just a special treat for any seafood lover (like ourselves).
Location: 303 Park Avenue South, New York, NY
Cuisine: Healthy
Best Dish: The backyard burger is a surprisingly filling and tasty option, but the Mahi Curry stood out as the favorite. The curry was decadent but somehow the veggies remained crisp and fresh tasting.
Overall: A healthy homestyle eatery perfect for a post workout meal, or a healthy alternative for your next casual night out.
New York City nightlife in the 70’s was as the kids say, Lit. Nightclubs and exclusive lounges littered the city and despite the crime and poverty that plagued much of the city party goers always found a place to be. The night scene attracted ambitious creative people who met and mingled enjoying drinks and good food.
Location: 2190 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026
Cuisine: American/Burgers
Best Dish: We loved the meaty beef burger but the star of the day was the veggie burger. Not that is takes anything away from the deliciousness of its beefy sister, it just opened up our palettes to the possibility of meatless options. Anything meatless that can be happily gobbled up by self-proclaimed carnivores is worthy of the highest praise.
Overall: A cool easy-going venue for a quick but delicious bite. Feel free to drop by but choose your seat quickly they fill up fast but don’t let that deter you there’s always takeout!
Casa Neta: A New Mezcaleria and Tequileria in NYC (Review)
Location: 40 East 20th Street NY, NY
Cuisine: Mexican
Best Dish: The Queso Fundido was as amazing as any cheese lover could imagine. Thick gooey cheese and spicy chorizo in a sizzling platter how could you go wrong? If you prefer sweets to cheese, the churro bowl is the right choice. The warm churro and cold ice cream are a delicious combination.
Overall: A chic sexy space with sumptuous Mexican fare and an impressive assortment of Mezcal and Tequilas. The right space for date night or mingling with other sexy singles.
Anisette Serves Up The Best Country French Cuisines (Review)
Location: 226 3rd Avenue
Cuisine: French Country
Best Dish: We can not say enough good things about the Grilled Dorade. It was exquisitely prepared and presented.
Overall: Anisette is a small intimate eatery that is ideal for date night. Though it is relaxed enough to enjoy with friends the candle light and atmosphere are perfect for an impressive first date.
Location: 522 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY
Cuisine: American/Mexican
Best Dish: The wings were tasty and well prepared
Overall: It isn’t the best representation of the guilty pleasures you expect from a tavern but it is a welcoming place to watch sports and potentially rub elbows with New York’s bravest.
Firehouse Tavern is a laid back sports bar with an array of memorabilia celebrating New York’s bravest. The pub serves a variety of local beers and features a full bar. We stopped by the venue on a weeknight in search of good bar food. Our friendly server led us to a comfy booth on the upper level offering us a birds eye view of the bar scene below.