There are few things greater in life than handmade pasta—and few do it better than Missy Robbins (Chef + Owner) at MISI in South Williamsburg. MISI’s motto is as concise and perfect as the incredible dishes they serve there— “…celebrating handmade pasta dishes and vegetable antipasti inspired by simple Italian cooking.” Both times we’ve dined … Continue reading
A late night stroll through Bushwick this week had us seeking a new adventurous dinner spot in the neighborhood to test our tastebuds — enter Bunker. “Bunker is about sharing our passion for the street and homestyle Vietnamese food on which our family was raised. We are ingredient driven and always look to source the … Continue reading
Sometimes some of the best places to grab a quick bite when hunger strikes are random spots you happen to wander into. Sips & Bites in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is just that type of place. A couple months back, the Rookie Chef crew spotted S&B down the block and decided to give it a try. The … Continue reading
Have we skipped spring completely here in New York City? The beautiful weather this weekend seems to have erased the memories of 30 degree chilled winter days and skipped ahead to 80 degrees and sunny. We couldn’t be happier. Along with one of the first really nice weekends here in the Big Apple, comes all … Continue reading
Brunch time is Brooklyn is where it’s at on the weekends. Wandering through Williamsburg after hitting up the Brooklyn Brewery for an early afternoon tour, my family and I stumbled upon Sweet Chick. A fantastic find, we were as much looking to get out of the pouring rain as we were pumped about finding a … Continue reading
On a recent weekend visiting friends in Brooklyn I stayed in Williamsburg and didn’t have much time for elaborate dinners. That resulted in some epic Thai takeout, which I was surprised to find all over the area. Here is a short look at two spots I tried out for the first time and would definitely … Continue reading
Rookie Chef 