

→ ROSCIOLI WATCH: An early spy at restaurant of the summer contender Roscioli NYC (Soho) tips us, “It is indeed (at least) two different restaurant experiences, with the upstairs serving as an a la carte alimentari (all of which is still getting its finishing touches), while the downstairs holds the fixed-menu main dining room (above) - and, down a few more steps, a private dining room that seats up to 16 in a vaulted-brick side chamber.”Ĭecchi’s (Greenwich Village), the new restaurant in the West 13th St. → Meju (Long Island City), 5-28 49th Ave., Tock It may be hard to find, but Meju won’t stay hidden for long. On a recent visit, the final course was like a dream of a typical Korean home-cooked meal - a simple bowl of steamed white rice, Berkshire pork belly bathing in a 10-month-aged kimchi sauce, a sunny-side-up egg, and a plate of gim (short seaweed sheets). In service to the science at work, plates are refreshingly modest, not delicate or tweezered. Other marvels of chemistry dazzle throughout the $185 tasting menu. After being bottled up for years, all of his jangs (fermented sauces) are ready for their close up - including the 128-year-old ganjang (soy sauce), a salty, layered, dark hole of a condiment which the chef brushes onto black throat sea perch and beef tenderloin fritters.



Kim, who earned a Michelin star at Danji and also owns Little Banchan Shop, is a master of fermentation. Style, function, and more await you in this must-see abode.In the back of Long Island City's acclaimed Korean takeout storefront, Little Banchan Shop , there's a hidden door, which opens into a dimly lit hallway, which will lead you to Meju : a grand, eight-seat room with 15-foot ceilings and a glowing-research-lab vibe, where chef Hooni Kim is turning out some of the most exciting Korean food in the city. A fabulous location means you'll be close to Vernon Boulevard, known for an abundance of shops and dining options, the LIC Waterfront, and a station down the block where you can catch the 7 Train. Adding the potential for rental income, this home is approved for use as a dual residence. Ready to host outdoor events and gatherings? Usher guests to your private backyard where you'll find extra space for entertaining. Stainless steel appliances, ample white cabinetry, and a chic subway tile backsplash adorn the kitchen, sure to please the avid cook. Gorgeous millwork, recessed lighting, gleaming hardwood floors, and skylights combine to create an interior that's equal parts modern comfort and timeless elegance. Beautifully remodeled throughout and bursting with bespoke character, this stunning Long Island City townhome is a rare find! Perfectly placed on a sought-after tree-lined street directly across from the park, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick residence has no shortage of curb appeal.
