Posts by Sora Vernikoff

Pekarna Restaurant NYC. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
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Sora Vernikoff

Pekarna NYC

At Pekarna NYC, I ordered a fresh fabulous, salad topped with grilled chicken, sesame seeds, golden raisins, Calabrian chilies, scallions, and almond sauce.

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Saltbae Burger and Fries. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
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Sora Vernikoff

Saltbae Burger

Saltbae’s New York Burger consists of six ounces of tender Wagyu beef with lettuce, tomato, and onions. I opted out of the Pepper Jack cheese. With the burger came fabulous French fries. The quality of the beef, fries, and their respective seasonings were over the top delicious. I plan to return soon and sample other burger options. If you’re in the Gramercy Park area and crave a simple but delicious classic meal, you’ll want to try Saltbae.

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Barbetta Italian restaurant on Restaurant Row, NYC. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
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Sora Vernikoff

Barbetta

Barbetta, excellent food, ambiance, preparation, and the wait staff were excellent.

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Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Photo from the official trailer. Public Domain
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Sora Vernikoff

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

NEW YORK – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
It’s about The Blue Box Cafe for the full Tiffany experience with its ambiance, charm and a memorable encounter with Tiffany’s style and sophistication.

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Antonucci Hotel Restaurant in Rome
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Sora Vernikoff

Antonucci Cafe in Yorkville

Experience the charm of Antonucci Cafe in New York City, where Italian cuisine, cozy ambiance, and exceptional service create an unforgettable dining experience that captures NYC’s elegance.

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Posto Fine Crust Pizza Restaurant. Photo by Sora Vernkoff
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Sora Vernikoff

Posto Thin Crust Pizza

The restaurant quickly grew a cult-like following and became renowned for its ultra-thin crust pizza. Posto is a relaxed, neighborhood establishment with a high-quality menu that includes pizzas, pasta, specialty sandwiches, salads, desserts, and a carefully curated beer and wine list. Its mission is to offer fresh food, high quality, consistently excellent, and affordable, and yes, it does check all those boxes!

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Sign for Hutong restaurant, Manhattan. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
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Sora Vernikoff

Hutong New York

It’s another freezing night in New York City when I decide to brave the cold and meet a friend at Hutong, New York. This delightful Hong Kong-based restaurant brings fiery Northern Chinese cuisine to Manhattan, along with their large selection of dim sum and cocktails. Hutong is located at 731 Lexington Avenue in Beacon Court off 58th Street.

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Entrance to Yama Sushi Restaurant in Gramercy Park, NYC. Photo: Sora Vernikoff
New York Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Yama Japanese Restaurant

Yama Japanese Restaurant delivers fresh high quality and delicious Japanese cuisine in Manhattan. Their fare is marvelous indeed!

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The Grand Brasserie restaurant in New York's Grand Central Terminal. Courtesy grandbrasserie.com
Dining
Sora Vernikoff

Grand Brasserie: Parisian Dining in Grand Central

NEW YORK – Grand Brasserie: Parisian Dining in Grand Central, for a dining experience blending the elegance of Parisian flair with the vibrant energy of New York, Grand Brasserie at Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall is a must-visit. With its creative design inspired by the Paris Métro and an expansive menu celebrating classic French gastronomy, this culinary gem offers something for every palate. Whether you’re indulging in timeless escargot or savoring a modern twist on a French Apple Tart, Grand Brasserie promises an unforgettable journey of flavors. Join us as we explore this chic new restaurant in the heart of Manhattan’s bustling transit hub.

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