August 07, 2019

The Best French Fries in NYC (and Montauk)!

August 07, 2019/ Ally Wilpon

For those of you who don’t personally know me, Ally, I am french fry obsessed. If I see fries on the menu, I will not hesitate to order them (even if I’m trying to be healthy!). Ever since I was little, I’ve been this way. So the next time you run into me at a restaurant, come say hi! But also don’t be surprised if I am eating fries. As a born and raised New Yorker who has been french fry obsessed since day one, I thought it would be fun to create a guide for the best fries in New York City (and Montauk because I recently went to Duryea’s and had to include their basket of fries in this). This guide is categorized by type of fries for picky eaters like me🍟enjoy!

BEST STANDARD FRIES:

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Meatpacking

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BEST SWEET POTATO FRIES:

BEST CRINKLE CUT FRIES:

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Multiple locations

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BEST WAFFE FRIES:

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Nolita

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BEST TRUFFLE FRIES:

BEST BELGIAN FRIES:

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Greenwich Village

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BEST SHOESTRING FRIES:

HILLSTONE

Park Avenue South and Midtown East

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BEST STEAK FRIES (STEAK-FRITES):

BEST HEALTHY FRIES:

BEST POTATO WEDGES:

BEST BASKET OF FRIES:

Other Spots with Yummy Fries

For great Truffle-Parmigiano Fries - you can also check out:

Delicatessen (Soho)

Banc Cafe (Murry Hill)

Ruby’s (Soho & Murry Hill)

Sel Rrose (Bowery & Montauk)

For great Standard Fries - you can also check out:

Lure Fishbar (Soho)

L’Avenue (@ Saks Fifth Avenue)

Estiatorio Milos (Midtown & Hudson Yards)

Public Kitchen (Bowery)

The Smith (NoMad, Lincoln Square, Midtown & East Village)

@ Estiatorio Milos — @ **Estiatorio Milos**

July 17, 2019

Five Must-Go-To Restaurants This Summer in NYC

July 17, 2019/ Ally Wilpon

We put together a list of some of our current favorite spots in NYC (all with outdoor seating, of course) to try out this summer. Enjoy!

GITANO GARDEN OF LOVE

HUDSON SQUARE

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TERRACE RESTAURANT @ THE EDITION

TIMES SQUARE

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Map thanks to Wanderlog, a vacation planner app on iOS and Android

June 04, 2019

Favorite Birthday Spots

June 04, 2019/ Ally Wilpon

June is here which means, it’s the start of my birthday month! And with that in mind, I thought I’d put together a list of all our favorite places to host a birthday brunch and dinner! All the places listed below are fun spots and perfect for big groups. If you ever want more details on one of the places, feel free to contact us.

Happy birthday to all the June babes.

xo,

Ally

ESTIATORIO MILOS

HUDSON YARDS & MIDTOWN

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MEATPACKING

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ARIA WINE BAR

WEST VILLAGE & HELL’S KITCHEN

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LAFAYETTE

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WILLIAMSBURG

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GITANO TROPICAL GARDEN

HUDSON SQUARE

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HUDSON RIVER PARK

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BOCCA DI BACCO

CHELSEA, HELL’S KITCHEN & COLUMBUS CIRCLE

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May 24, 2019

Treats We Love

May 24, 2019/ Isabella Wilpon

As dessert lovers, here is a list of all our favorite places to go when we are craving something sweet.

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LAFAYETTE & HUDSON YARDS
BROOKLYN LOCATION: FLATBUSH

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MAISON KAYSER

UNION SQUARE, FLATIRON, BRYANT PARK, MIDTOWN WEST, COLUMBUS CIRCLE, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE AND MORE!

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MILK BAR

EAST VILLAGE, CHELSEA, FINANCIAL DISTRICT, NOLITA, WEST VILLAGE, MIDTOWN & UPPER WEST
BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: CAROL GARDENS & WILLIAMSBURG

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THE UNIVERSITY CLUB

*Please note that to go here, you must be a member or be invited by a member.*
*We have been raised going here - our dad and mom have been members since before we were both born - if you are looking for a club to become a member of, we highly recommend the University Club.*

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CIPRIANI

42ND ST., GRAND CENTRAL, WALL ST., SOHO & UPPER EAST SIDE

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SANT AMBROEUS

MADISON AVE, WEST VILLAGE & SOHO

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MURRY HILL, EAST VILLAGE, LOWER EAST SIDE, HUDSON YARDS, NOLIA, SEAPORT, SOHO, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE, WEST VILLAGE & GREENWICH VILLAGE
BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: BOERUM HILL, GREENPOINT, WILLIAMSBURG & PROSPECT HEIGHTS
VAN LEEUWEN HAS VEGAN ICE CREAM FLAVORS - PLANET BLUE IS A MUST TRY!

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LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN

TRIBECA, BATTERY PARK, SOHO, BROAD ST., BLEECKER ST., WASHINGTON SQUARE, UNION SQUARE, MEATPACKING DISTRICT, CHELSEA, FLATIRON, BRYANT PARK, GRAND CENTRAL, MIDTOWN EAST, MIDTOWN WEST, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE AND MORE!

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May 24, 2019

Your Guide to Being Gluten Free in the City

May 24, 2019/ Isabella Wilpon

I was diagnosed with celiac disease back in 2014 - before it was a whole fad. I’d go to a restaurant and ask if something was gluten free and the waiter would look at me like I was crazy or ask “what is that?” BUT lucky you!! Now it is so easy to be gluten free.

Whether you have celiac disease, are gluten intolerant or just trying to live the gluten free life for a few weeks, I’ve but together a list of all my favorite spots that provide the best gluten free options.

BAKERIES

BY THE WAY BAKERY - love buying my birthday cakes here, they have AMAZING options!
CITERELLA - if you are obsessed with banana bread like I am then you have to try their gluten free one, it is my favorite. Even my friends, who tend to be skeptical about the gluten free stuff I give them, love it too! If banana bread isn’t your thing, don’t worry they have everything so highly recommend you stop by at Citeralla.

BREAKFAST

SADELLE’S - if I could, I would have it everyday for breakfast. Love their gluten free bagels and just about everything they have. It is a must!
BLACK SEED BAGELS - my go to place when I want to pick up a quick breakfast.
CAFE CLUNY - so gluten free friendly, I love it! They serve gluten free burger buns and bread so if you’re craving a burger, go here but I must say, my favorite thing to order there is the Avo Toast.
TWO HANDS - love this place! I recommend you order the acai bowl and of course, their banana bread! Also, their scrambled eggs … I don’t know why but I find them to be unreal!

LUNCH & DINNER

Best gluten free pasta, by far, is at BAR ITALIA , RUBIROSA and BAR PRIMI.
SHAKE SHACK - on a cheat day, love a shake shack burger!
RUBY’S - love Ruby’s, they have so many gluten free options (the Bronte burger is one of my favorites). Also, you must stop by for their brunch!!
MAMO - absolutely love this place! not only do they have gluten free options (their gluten free pasta is so good) but the restaurant is also super fun and trendy. It is a great place to go with a group of friends or even a date.
SANTINA - while it is an Italian restaurant by the same group of CARBONE, they have so much more than your average Italian restaurant and the menu is entirely gluten free! Their lunch and dinner is great but I also highly recommend you check it out for brunch and sit in their outdoor patio.
ROSA MEXICANO - love a good Mexican restaurant and almost everything at Rosa Mexicano seems to be gluten free. My favorite dish is their Budin De Pollo but prepare to be in a food coma after.