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13 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014 (view map)
T: 212.741.6699 (make a reservation)
My girlfriend and I had the 8-course tasting menu at Annisa about a month ago, and it was really wonderful - very flavorful and a creative mix of American and Asian flavors.
West Village
Contemporary American
RESTAURANTS - NEW YORK, NY
USA
West Village
643 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014 (view map)
T: 212.352.3592
Upper West Side
2170 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (view map)
T: 212.496.2722 (make a reservation)
When I’m in the mood for something savory and full of umami flavor, I head to Fatty Crab. I really enjoy their Lo Si Fun pasta dish - it leaves a great umami taste in your mouth.
Multiple Locations
Indonesian / Malaysian
MACONDO
Very good Latin fusion restaurant with great cocktails.
Lower East Side
Latin Street Food
RAYUELA
165 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002 (view map)
T: 212.253.8840 (make a reservation)
Very good Latin fusion restaurant with great cocktails.
Lower East Side
Latin American
TXIKITO
Their Txipiron Encebollado, or squid ribbons, are very good.
Chelsea
Spanish
COCKTAILS - NEW YORK, NY
HURRICANE CLUB
Gramercy / Flat Iron
Cocktails
East Village
Tequila / Mexican
RESTAURANTS - WASHINGTON, DC
JALEO
Jaleo is José Andrés’ restaurant in Washington, DC. I like that José Andrés tries to maintain the true essence of Spanish cuisine through his menu and preparations.
Penn Quarter
Spanish
The chef Jordi Vilà is a friend of mine. The food is great.
L'Eixample
Contemporary Mediterranean
RESTAURANTS - BARCELONA
SPAIN
The Mercado de la Boqueria is magical. The colors, the environment, the variety of products make this market a really special place.
Raval
Food Market
MARKETS - BARCELONA
CHOCOLATERIA SAN MIGUEL
Plazuela del Conde de Miranda, 4, 28005 Madrid, Spain (view map)
T: +34/(0)91.542.89.35
For a somewhat crazy night, I’ll usually end up in the Chocolatería San Miguel at 5 a.m. for hot chocolate and churros.
Plaza Mayor
Dessert
RESTAURANTS - MADRID
DIVERXO
The chef is David Muñoz. You should order the Menu Express+2, which is a tasting menu.
Tetuán
Fusion
LA TERRAZA DEL CASINO
El Casino De Madrid, Alcalá 15, 28014 Madrid, Spain (view map)
T: +34/(0)91.532.12.75
It’s a very classic upscale restaurant—Ferrán Adria used to be the consulting chef there.
Madrid
Contemporary Spanish
LAS CUEVAS DE LUIS CANDELAS
www.lascuevasdeluiscandelas.es
c/ Cuchillero 1, 28005 Madrid, Spain (view map)
T: +34/(0)91.366.49.37
It’s the perfect place to try cochinillo asado, or roasted baby pig.
Plaza Mayor
Spanish
ZALACAIN
Alvarez de Baena 4, Madrid, Spain 28006 (view map)
T: +34/(0)91.561.48.40
The most traditional restaurant in Madrid is Zalacain. There you should order the menestra de verduras, which is a seasonal vegetable dish.
Salamanca
Spanish
ZORZAL
The chef is Fernando Arellano. Order the Arroz de Conejo de Campo (Rice with Country Rabbit).
North Madrid
Spanish
HOTEL URBAN
www.derbyhotels.com/Urban-Hotel-Madrid
Carrera de San Jeronimo 34, 28014 Madrid, Spain (view map)
T: +34/(0)91.787.77.70
I like to start the night off at the Hotel Urban.
Central Madrid
Hotel Lounge
COCKTAILS - MADRID
MERCADO DE SAN MIGUEL
I love the Mercado de San Miguel, which was renovated just one year ago. It’s an open-air market built under a metal structure, and there you can buy all types of products and also eat at the different bars inside.
Central Madrid
Market
MARKETS - MADRID
HOTEL LOTTE
If you’re looking for a luxurious experience, there are a number of restaurants in the Hotel Lotte, including Pierre Gagnaire’s restaurant, that are worth the trip.
Downtown Seoul
French
RESTAURANTS - SEOUL
KOREA
BOELLA PREMIUM OLIVE OIL
Boella Premium is an arbequina olive oil that has very delicate notes of apple and banana. You don’t need anything other than bread to enjoy it.
Spanish Olive Oil
PRODUCTS
OSSIAN
Available at the following retailers.
I don’t drink much alcohol, but as far as wines, Ossian is an organic white wine from Rueda that I really like.
Spanish Wine
POP ROCKS
Purchase on Amazon.com.
One of the more fun ingredients that I use are pop rocks—I love combining them with olive oil. Pop rocks really bring out all of the flavor notes of a high-quality extra virgin olive oil and make them explode in your mouth.
Candy
THERMOMIX
My other favorite gadget is the Thermomix, which can’t be purchased here in the United States, so I guess I’ll have to find a replacement.
Blender / Processor / Scale / Cooker / Steamer
WHO
Chef and owner of the modern Spanish restaurant Gastroarte (formerly Graffit) on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
WHY
Former graffiti artist turned chef brings his combination of modern Spanish cuisine and graffiti street art to create an interactive dining experience in New York.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Jesús Nuñez’s recommendations for where to eat and drink in New York, Washington DC, Madrid, Barcelona, and Korea.
Chef Jésus Nuñez
November 11, 2010
Gastroarte Restaurant (Formerly Graffit) - Upper West Side - New York, NY
