The Sweet Spot at the Sweet Spot Dessert Bar NYC

February 6, 2010 · Posted in Classy, Cookies, Dessert, Pastries, Unique · 1 Comment 

Spot Dessert Bar
13 St. Marks Place
East Village, NY
212-677-5670

Spot Dessert Bar

Spot Dessert Bar

I must have passed by this sign way too many times and had no idea that it is a dessert bar.   Located on the bristling street of St. Mark’s Place where many new and upcoming restaurants fight for survival, Spot seems to be hidden away.  Apparently, Spot is plenty known within the local community through word of mouth and I will explain later.   I personally don’t like it that they’re located in the basement, right beneath Pho restaurant, but on the positive note, the restaurant doesn’t get overcrowded like at a chain restaurant like Applebees or TGI Fridays.

Spot Dessert Bar NYC

Spot Dessert Bar NYC

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Good Chinese Food Outside of Chinatown? Sammy’s Noodle Shop & Grill – West Village

November 10, 2009 · Posted in Cheap Eats, Chinese food, Dim Sum · 2 Comments 

Sammy’s Noodle Shop & Grill
453 6th Avenue
(at 11th Street)
New York, NY
(212) 924-6688

Outside Photo of Sammy's Noodle Shop & Grill

Outside Photo of Sammy's Noodle Shop & Grill

Have you ever had a craving for Chinese food or noodles but didn’t feel like going downtown to Chinatown to get it?  I know I do and sometimes, I just don’t have the time or the patience to go over there.  Be advised that you must bring a fatter wallet than you normally do because Sammy’s is not only not located in Chinatown, but they also do not charge Chinatown prices.  Think about that!  Located in the West Village, Sammy’s is the sure quick solution for your my Chinese craving!

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