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The food is okay, wines are great and vibe is ace .

I could only photograph the starters because my phone died, but everything was spot on. Recommended dishes: grilled shrimp, jerk mushrooms, lėlė corn, plantains. And a glass of the passion fruit Sauvignon Blanc.

Elliot Hara's new fast casual eatery in the 'hood!

New Healthy Fast Casual Dining Hot Spot Opens in Chelsea Quick, healthy sustenance is the lifeblood of this city: a New York minute requires premium fuel. But thriving in the city is new easy task where statistics sho...

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Salt & Straw: Innovative Ice Cream Delights Gotham Taste Buds Salt & Straw is almost the perfect embodiment of all the irreverent quirk and unique nostalgia of its founding city, Portland, Ore. And while the past decade ha...

The New York Times unearthed this little gem. Fantastic!

https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/website-eater-tossing-foodie-extravaganza-in-west-chelsea-LB5074638

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Eater Off Menu Vox Media will contribute 100% of the net proceeds of all tickets sold on events.voxmedia.com/EaterOffMenu for the Eater Off Menu event being held in New York City on September 20, 2025, to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides fresh meals....

This hot sauce is terrific. Just a little kick of heat, and punchy acidity to balance. The perfect amount of zing without obliterating your taste buds.

Tari Ají Amarillo - Creamy with a Mild & Tangy Kick - 11.8oz AJI AMARILLO: A uniquely mild and tangy peruvian pepper, which is the secret gem of Peruvian cuisine. CREAMY TEXTURE YOU CAN TASTE: Our muy muy muy creamy hot sauce transforms your favorite dishes into a culinary adventure! PAIR WITH YOUR FAVORITES: Upgrade your flavor game by adding Tari Hot Sauce....

https://www.foodandwine.com/ajinomoto-know-msg-campaign-8715564

Think MSG is Bad for You? You're Wrong, and 'The New England Journal of Medicine' Is to Blame Ajinomoto, one of the world's largest MSG producers is asking The New England Journal of Medicine to acknowledge their role in spreading misinformation about MSG and coining the term "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome."

Bentornato a Chelsea! https://www.chelseanewsny.com/food-drink/pisillo-returns-to-the-heart-of-chelsea-GE4688239

How they serve the crabcake at Repeal. It wasn't bad, but why a five ounce morsel is served at one end of an otherwise barren Thanksgiving turkey platter is beyond me.

https://www.chelseanewsny.com/food-drink/new-kid-on-the-block-heats-up-dining-scene-with-modern-take-on-italian-eatery-DM4187306

New Kid on the Block, Heats up Dining Scene with Modern Take on Italian Eatery Looks like the team behind Motel Morris got a little frisky and had a Kid just a stone’s throw from their first restaurant. Okay, not a literal child, but a wel...