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@fishcheeksnyc is now open in Brooklyn!

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC has officially landed in Williamsburg—right on the corner of Driggs & Metropolitan.

Expect all the greatest hits from their SoHo location (yes, the pork cheeks, steamed branzino, and zabb wings are here), plus some exciting new additions to the menu.

Everything I love about the original is here—bold flavors, relaxed energy, and genuinely great hospitality.

Go check out the new spot and tell them Ben sent you. If they ask “Ben who?”— just smile, ignore the question, and order everything. 😅

Swipe through for a peek at the dishes and drinks we tried during the preview—you’re gonna want all of it!

1. Fish Cheeks BK highlight reel
2. Shrimp chips
3. Marinated raw crab cured in lime juice, fish sauce, Thai chili, shallots, cilantro
4. Welcome drinks (for friends & family preview)
5. Somtum corn salad
6. Crispy rice salad and pork
7. Squid ink calamari
8. Zabb wings
9. Grilled pork cheeks
10. Bananam-Wat
11. Tongue and Cheek - vodka, lychee, lime, hibiscus, aquafaba, toasted black sesame
12. Prawn Karee
13. Crab fried rice
14. Pakboong Fai Dang
15. Mama Tom Yum
16. Mama Tom Yum
17. Rawaaeng Duck Curry
18. Steamed branzino w/ chili, lime, cilantro, culantro, in a cilantro lime broth
19. Front dining room
20. Fam selfie

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Great food, great vibes, great people. That’s the magic of @cactuswren.nyc.

This new Lower East Side gem comes from the brilliant team behind one of my longtime favorites, @63_clinton—and it already feels like a neighborhood staple.

The menu is indulgent without being fussy, with playful, thoughtful takes on the classics. The vibe is unpretentious and warm, just the way a go-to spot should be. Add a wine list full of interesting bottles from small, sustainable producers, and you’ve got a place you’ll want to keep coming back to—whether for a chill weeknight dinner or their family-style brunch on the weekend.

Swipe through to see why I’m already a fan! 🍷🌵

1. Highlight Reel
2. Seven layer bean dip
3. Fruit de mer
4. Jonah crab
5. Oyster
6. Tuna gilda
7. Oyster w/ caviar
8. Day boat scallops
9. Razor clam
10. Smoked eel tart w/ caviar supplement
11. Langoustine beignets
12. Hamachi - leche de tigre, pickled mango
13. Maryland shrimp toast w/ pickled green tomato remoulade
14. Aged comte & honey pizza w/ caviar supplement
15. Berkshire short ribs w/ salsa roja
16. White beans
17. Jalapeno cornbread
18. Chamomile gingersnap sundae
19. Mochi crepes suzette
20. Dining room

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Not loud, not flashy — just quietly doing its thing in Boerum Hill.

@maisonsun.nyc offers a unique dining experience, blending Chinese and French influences in a sleek, intimate setting.

The multi-course tasting menu is served around a stainless steel counter, with a vintage Molteni stove at the center of it all — an open kitchen that sets a quiet, focused rhythm for the evening. Each course is plated with care and intention, and the wine list leans into elegant European selections that complement the menu’s subtle flavors. It’s a calm, curated experience that invites you to slow down and take it all in.

👈🏻 Swipe left to see all the courses from my visit a few weeks back.

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Stopped by @ililirestaurants for a chance to try their new Taste of Lebanese Journey! This tasting menu offers a number starting bites of Mezzahs, your choice of a shared main (we loved the variety of the Mixed Grill), drinks, and dessert - all at an impressive $75/person! It’s a great option for groups both small and large, and the diversity of dishes and flavors will not disappoint! 🫓🍖🥙
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#lebanesefood #mediterraneanfood #middleeastern #mezze #hummus #lebanese #tahini #babaghanoush #grilledchicken #lambchops #pita #healthyfoodshare #steakdinner #meatlover #flatiron #baklava Less

@madamjinyc has revamped their entire concept to feature a unique dining experience in NYC - Indian wedding banquet meals! We got to experience their Wedding Tasting menu (only $65/person) which offers guests a welcome Pani Puri and a choice of Vegetarian (Shaakahari) or non-Veg (Maamsahaari) dishes to follow. Some favorites from the night:

🌶️ Chili Chicken Bao
🍗 Chicken Tikka Kebab
🍤 Coconut Shrimp Curry
🍨 Gajar Halwa Kulfi
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#indianfoodlovers #indiancooking #banquet #panipuri #chilichicken #bao #tikka #tikkamasala #naan #basmati #tandoori #braised #chickentikka #shrimpcurry #coconutmilk #kulfi #spicyfood #meatlover Less

Tucked in a corner of #uppereastside, @sukidesu.ny offers a variety of Kaisendon and small plates served in a casual setting. Starting at $20 a bowl, you have a variety of seafood toppings - salmon, tuna, unagi, and ikura - to craft your perfect bowl, and you can finish off the meal with a healthy spoonful of Dashi packed with umami flavor.

🐟 Tuna Carpaccio
🥗 Nikonkai
🍚 Unagidon, Right off the Flame
🍣 Fresh from the Sea
🍰 Yuzu Cheesecake, Matcha Mont Blanc
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#carpaccio #nihonkei #tuna #sushilover #sushidinner #sushitime #japanesefood #unagi #kaisendon #donburi #whiterice #ikura #salmon #nori #dashi #yuzu #matchagreentea #seafoodlover Less

@twilightlounge_nyc was such a weekday dinner treat! This newly opened restaurant in #EastVillage features number of Sichuan and Cantonese classics… making it very hard to choose what to order! We loved everything we tried and the price-to-portion ratio makes it a great option for groups!

1️⃣ Twilight Special Fried Rice, Pickled Cabbage Fish, Salted Egg Tofu, Spicy Spare Ribs
2️⃣ Shredded Beef with Peppers, Spicy Cumin Lamb, Chongqing Spicy Chicken
3️⃣ Fried Banana, Crispy Coconut Custard
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#spicyfood #sichuan #sichuanfood #cantonesefood #stirfried #peppers #friedrice #meatlover #cumin #lamb #pickled #friedtofu #carbsarelife #saltedegg #custard #chinesefoodlover #friedchicken #friedshrimp Less

Located in #dumbobrooklyn, @ippudov has taken inspiration from the signature @ippudo to offer a fully Vegan menu of signature small plates and ramen! We loved the airy and spacious interior and the menu will please omnivores and plant-based eaters alike!

🍹 Blueberry & Mango Smoovees
🍄‍🟫 Maitake Tempura
🥟 Gyoza
🍣 Super Mario & “Tuna” Sushi
🌶️ Spicy Tsukemen
🍜 Pla-ton Tonkotsu
🍰 Chocolate Mousse & Sakekasu Cheesecake
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#veganfoodlovers #veganfoodie #plantbasedfood #veganpower #ramenlover #gyoza #dumplings #eatyourveggies #tempura #deepfried #noodlesoup #noodlelover #sushilover #maki #japanesefoodlover #brooklyneats Less