I'm Sandy. Food fanatic. Aspiring Blogger. Dog mama to a Maltipoo named Saké (yup like the booze). NYC dweller. Wine lover. Saké drinker. Bourbon sipper. I have an unapologetic weakness for Starbucks Caramel Macchiatos (with extra whipped cream please), fluffy doughnuts, and double fried french fries with mayo, never ketchup. I love a perfectly juicy Shake Shack burger when I'm too tired to cook, or a slurp-worthy bowl of ramen, and would never turn down a generous shaving of fresh truffles, one of my favorite splurge worthy indulgences.
People say we eat with our eyes first, and that our visual perception affects our sense of smell and taste... so I hope my food photos will inspire you. Inspire you to feast with your eyes first, and then seek out the foods you enjoy (perhapse even new ones too) and truly savor-every-bite.
SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL LOUNGE · MIDTOWN MANHATTAN City: 150 E 54th St (inside The Hugh at 601 Lexington Ave), New York, NY 10022 SIP WORTHY | NEW YORK CITY There are bars you stumble into, and then there are bars that…
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World’s Best Pastry Chef · James Beard Award CHEF DOMINIQUE ANSEL | FRENCH · TAIWANESE City: 64 University Place (btw 10th & 11th Streets), Greenwich Village, NY 10003 BITE WORTHY | DESSERT WORTHY | NEW YORK CITY There is a…
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City: New York City. 104 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016
REVIEW + PHOTOS
Of all the tasting menus we’ve tried, Atomix might rank as one of the few places where we enjoyed EVERY single course. No weakest link. No average ho-hum dish. Every single creation on the tasting menu was an extraordinary Korean culinary delight, inspired by Korean traditions and technique, and perfectly executed by Chef Junghyun Park.
This may also be the only Michelin Star restaurant we have ever dined in that included a piece of “artwork” in the form of a postcard, that accompanies every course, providing information on the ingredients, origin, and inspiration for the dish. Atomix’s mission is to educate the world on Korean culture, and so far it seems they are doing a pretty good job. Coming in as #8 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, Chef Junghyun Park was also named Best Chef: New York State by the James Beard Foundation.
MICHELIN WORTHY | ATOMIX
Horse mackerel
Gim bugak, dubu *not usually a mackerel fan, but I would totally have taken a second bite of this one if available
King crab
Buckwheat waffle, blood orange
*very interesting texture with the gelée-like blood orange. Really wish I had more than just one!
Red pepper, Black banana, Chopi, Mushroom Japchae Bap
*pretty amazing bite
Kiwi
Winter Citrus, Guernsey Milk, Egg Yolk
Chestnut
Honey nut Squash, Seaweed Caramel
*I’m not a chestnut fan, but this was really yummy
By the end of the night, we had a whole collection of artwork postcards! Beautiful artwork on one side, and the explanation from the chef on the other side of how he was inspired to make the dish that paired with the art piece. Really just an overall amazing experience, and fantastic service.
SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL LOUNGE · MIDTOWN MANHATTAN City: 150 E 54th St (inside The Hugh at 601 Lexington Ave), New York, NY 10022 SIP WORTHY | NEW YORK CITY There are bars you stumble into, and then there are bars that…