Burger & Barrel – New York

he8: Perfect day… Glass of wine, about to rain, and grease dripping from all 10 of she8’s fingers.

she8:  Nothing like splitting the best burger with your boy.

we8:  CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS (ancho chile bbq) & B&B CLASSIC (lettuce,tomato,pickles,american cheese,special sauce).

http://www.burgerandbarrel.com

Exchange Alley – New York

he8: This just may be our new village haunt. Cool, easy with just enough Big Easy.

she8: Speakeasies and tattoos are nothing new to the East Village, but Gerard’s gift served up an evening I wouldn’t exchange for anything. Well, maybe for another French Connection cocktail! (Sparkling Rose, Almond, Blood Orange)

we8:  Smoked Whitefish with caraway crackers, Sishito Peppers with pickled watermelon, Avocado/Grapefruit/Chorizo Oil, Roasted chicken (natural reduction with salted lime, chorizo kale), Tomatoes/stone fruit/kunik cheese.

http://exchangealleynyc.com

Penny Cluse Cafe – Vermont

he8: N/A

she8: After hanging out with my baby bro for a week in Burlington… the sandwich name matched my mood! 

we8: Broccoli Meltdown (grilled Orb Weaver Cheese with broccoli & cherry pepper relish on wheat, rye, sourdough or raisin bread)

 http://pennycluse.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunset Beach – Shelter Island, NY

he8: Perfect food. Stunning sunset. And she8 shadows it all.

she8: French beach side restaurant. Full bellies of fish. Sunset with he8. Completely fulfilled.

we8: Moules à-la-Plancha (méditerranéen mussels, cracked pepper, beurre fondue),  Loup de Mer (lemon, thym), Grilled Octopus, Tuna Tartare.

http://www.sunsetbeachli.com/restaurant.html

Southampton Social Club – NY

he8: she8 said we had to be independent this week… so why is she eating all my mussels?

she8: Our table of eight definitely put the social in this social club. When you’re surrounded by great people… that’s all that truly matters.

we8: Pan Seared Striped Bass Provencale (organic red quinoa& roasted local asparagus), Classic Caesar, Prince Edward Island Mussels (saffron shallot & garlic white wine broth, toasted baguette), Braised Short Rib Sliders (roasted strawberry barbecue sauce, cole slaw, toasted brioche buns, gherkins).

http://www.southamptonsocialclub.com/

Ecco – Atlanta

he8: With a bar like this… there is no reason to ever sit in the restaurant. With a bar like… there is no reason to ever sit in the restaurant.

she8:  You make me laugh he8… #echo

we8: Piquillo peppers (stuffed with braised beef), Piri piri squid (Castelvetrano olive puree, sunny side egg, cilantro),  Heirloom summer squash (with mint, soffrito), Fire Roasted French white asparagus, Mixed lettuces (radish, almonds, tarragon-mustard vinaigrette).

http://www.ecco-atlanta.com/

Sylvia’s – Harlem, NYC

he8:  Only gospel can make soul food better.  By the way, can a soul get clogged arteries?

she8:  This was my first fried chicken & waffle experience. However, I have no excuse for the cake. That Sunday was one big sin.

we8: Biscuits, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Barbecue Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Yams, and Red Velvet Cake.

http://www.sylviasrestaurant.com/

Bubby’s Tribeca – New York City

he8:  Could be the quietest breakfast I ever had. Someone lost their voice!

she8:  …

we8:  Cheese grits, Oatmeal, and Matzo Ball soup.

http://bubbys.com/bubbys-tribeca/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbounia – New York City

he8: $17 for a belllini?

she8:  It’s all you can drink? Yeah!

he8: She’ll take two glass at a time.

we8: Greek salad with lamb, Spinach Omelette.

Catch – New York City

he8:  This place must be named after she8. (I’m sure its got nothing to do with the mac & cheese).

she8:  I thought he8 was the perfect catch… but then I met Mr. sticky rice cakes.

we8:  crunchy Rice Cakes (Tuna Tartare, Wasabi Tobiko), Macaroni & Lobster cream (mascarpone, breadcrumbs), assortment of sushi.

http://emmgroupinc.com/restaurants/catch/