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Restaurant Review: Meduza Mediterrania

by Ethan Singh May 25, 2024
written by Ethan Singh

Brunch is that persistent staple of any good millennial weekend that refuses to go gently into the night.

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Restaurant Review: Sabai Thai

by Ethan Singh February 14, 2024
written by Ethan Singh

Thai food has become something of a staple in New York City. Everyone’s got their favorite local place or lunch spot. In some facets, it’s encroached on the territory that Americanized Chinese food had held strong for nearly a decade as a solid lunch option or a good order-in dinner. At least for me, that’s what it has become. Sabai Thai is one of those Thai places that are on the other end of the spectrum. It comes from owner Karan Daryanani and is a Central-Thai-inspired restaurant nestled in the heart of the trendy Flatiron District. The kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Mingmitr Amnuaypanich, renowned for his work at PONGsri and the celebrated Kelly & Ping, the restaurant unveils a menu where cherished Thai dishes are infused with a sophisticated Western twist.

I am rarely if ever surprised by Thai food as most places love to dwell in the realm of simple mediocrity. But Sabai Thai does not. I went recently with my girlfriend and we started off with the Sabai Sampler in order to get a proper tasting of what these folks can do. This came with spring rolls, curry puffs, calamari, chicken satay, and thung thong (chicken dumplings). The spring rolls were straight forwad, along with the chicken satay and thunh thong, however the curry puffs and calamari were something else. The former was flaky, crunchy, soft, and perfectly packaged for a wonderful tasting experience. The latter, being the calamari, was strangely enough some of the best calamari I’ve ever had. The texture of the batter was crispy yet semi-uniform in a way only great tempura is, while the calamari itself was tender, soft, and thick.

As for the main courses, I had the Pineapple Duck curry while my girlfriend had the Prawn Pad Thai. The pineapple duck curry was one of the more interesting Thai curries that I’ve ever had. Centered perfectly in a pool of golden curry was a perfectly cooked duck breast with perfectly rendered fatted tucked on top. The curry was almost too sweet while also being savory. It was the perfect complement to the perfectly cooked duck breasts which was much better than it needed to be. When covering something up with sauce, many take liberties with how well the underlying meat is cooked, but not here. Everything was great. The concoction of flavors was certainly something I’d like to try again and something I’d recommend. As for the prawn pad thai, the prawn was lightly battered and the meat was juicy and succulent while remaining tender. The noodles had a nice chew to them and were pleasantly savory, tangy, and sweet all at once. The noodles were wrapped in a nice, thin layer of egg and it felt like digging up a treasure, cutting into the egg to uncover more of the noodles.

There are several other highlights on the menu that are worth a try but that I couldn’t get to. The Massaman Curry, a choice of chicken or beef flank with onions, potatoes, and peanuts, served with roti canai bread. The Pla Nueng Manow (Branzino) is a whole steamed branzino with garlic lime sauce served with jasmine rice. Cocktails, by Demetrius Butler, feature the Koh Pha Ngan, a mix of Roku house-infused raspberry gin, Aperol, rosemary syrup, lime, and egg white, as well as the fan-favorite Pink Lychee Martini, Haku vodka, lychee and lemon.

Next time you’re thinking of a date night dinner idea or a more interesting take on what has become a more boring genre of food, take a look at Sabai Thai.

 

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The ‘Vegan Smashburger Taco’ takes over Culver City at Chicas Tacos and Beyond

by Emma Salehi November 2, 2023
written by Emma Salehi

Say hello to the mouthwatering ‘Vegan Smashburger Taco,’ in collaboration with Abbot’s Butcher based in Venice, priced at $5.49. Indulge on this vegan option at the heart of Culver City’s Chicas Tacos and All Season Brewing locations.

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Drive Your Cravings to the MAX at the Meyers Manx Cafe

by Emma Salehi September 13, 2023
written by Emma Salehi

On a visit to the Meyers Manx Cafe, at 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, The Knockturnal eagerly drove into their brunch offerings.

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Sushidelic Hosts Unique Private Tasting

by Britt Trachtenberg June 24, 2023
written by Britt Trachtenberg

On June 22, Kawaii restaurant Sushidelic hosted a private tasting. Japanese artist Sebastian Masuda created the restaurant’s concept. The menu blended traditional Japanese cuisine with inventive presentations and contemporary decor.

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On The Scene: Red Hook Lobster Pound Celebrates National Lobster Day In Collaboration with Park Terrace Hotel!

by Sydney Hargrove June 22, 2023
written by Sydney Hargrove

When it comes to holidays, few call for a more delicious celebration than National Lobster Day. The day was a lively affair all throughout New York City on Thursday, but the place to be was truly The Park Terrace Hotel.

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Restaurant Review: Antidote

by Vinesh Vora June 20, 2023
written by Vinesh Vora

A hidden gem located in Williamsburg

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Your Wednesday’s just got booked at The Flying Cock’s Birds & Bubbles party!

by Sanjana Sarna June 20, 2023
written by Sanjana Sarna

The summertime party nestled in the heart of Murray Hill is happening just in time for National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th.

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Hart House’s Plant-Based Menu Makes Waves in Hollywood

by Naomi Pandolfi June 19, 2023
written by Naomi Pandolfi

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Hart House opened their third location on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Hollywood, California.

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Restauranteur Profile: Agron Selimaj from Club A Steakhouse

by Isabella Japal June 15, 2023
written by Isabella Japal

New York City is the restaurant capital of the world. It’s a dog-eat-dog city and only a few restaurants can make it on top, let alone stay in business for over 45 years. Club A Steakhouse is run by the Selimaj family (originally known as Bruno’s, an Italian restaurant opened in 1978), who are some of the lucky few who can say they’ve made it in New York—through stock market crashes, natural disasters, and a global pandemic (who can forget), outsiders ask: what is it like to run a restaurant? We had a talk with Agron Selimaj, one of the managers of the famous Club A Steakhouse, located on East 58th street and between Third and Second avenue.

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