Although one of us travels to NYC frequently (work snacks & sips to be featured in a later post) we haven't been together before. Spent most of our time in Brooklyn and Williamsburg with the hipster crowd, but can definitely see why there's hype in the food world about everything going on in the area.
Chorizo memela @ Claro
Blueberry pancakes @ Clinton St. Baking Co
Talde: Park slope spot led by Top Chef alum Dale Talde. Quality food, cool spot, good drinks. Great way to eat before a night out.
Milk Bar: Super hyped and touristy but saw the Chef's Table on pastry Chef Christina Tosi and had to make a stop. Great story. Good cookies. Soft serve was on point.
Claro: Limited lunch menu but did not disappoint. Not pictured (because we ate it too fast) Yellowfin Tostada with orange, avocado and a bit of Oaxacan spice. Could have eaten about 5. Drinks were good, but again, limited bar menu at lunch time. The serpiente was preferred over the others.
Nomad Bar: Excellent drinks. Great service but a bit slower as we were there on an industry night (Sunday) so was a bit crowded around the bar. Seating in the library often reserved for hotel guests only so take note if you're looking to get in there - will be more comfortable but same drinks as the bar it seems.
Buttermilk Channel: Great brunch. Expect a wait at times you would assume in Brooklyn (or any hipster neighborhood where brunch is a weekend ritual).