Having spent 6 years living in New York City (specifically: Boreum Hill, Greenpoint and Bushwick) there is no doubt about it — NYC is a melting pot of incredible cuisine from all over the world. It’s a gem of a city where you can get anything and everything—at almost, anytime. We’re well aware of the … Continue reading
One year in Boston down, and so many great places to still explore! We had a whirlwind of a 2019—with one Rookie Chef moving to New England to explore everything it offered (hello, seafood) and another Rookie Chef visiting quite often for this round-up. And while we can’t beat a challenging new recipe made right … Continue reading
Modern Japanese cuisine seems to be the theme over here at Rookie Chef. We’re on a Asian-fusion kick that shows no signs of stopping, which has a lot to do with incredible chefs taking creativity to the next level. Our most recent excursion would be a trip home to Buffalo, N.Y. and a random happening … Continue reading
My sister always said, she could live on Asian-inspired cuisine. I can’t blame her, since I’m lucky enough to live in an incredible area where influences from all over the world are right at my door step. Looking to explore a new taste, we happened upon Kinjo in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Self-proclaimed a “new Japanese … Continue reading
When it comes to ramen and noodle bars, I’ve personally never met one I didn’t like. But with Ganso, located in Downtown Brooklyn, it’s becoming a different story. It’s becoming my place. My go-to spot. I have a special connection with this Japanese restaurant — it was the first place I had a meal when … Continue reading
