Uskudar
Centuries ago, Turkey was the area of epic Iliadic battles; it is now home to mouth-watering, delicious food, and it has appeared in the backyard of NYC. Turkish cuisine's mysterious tastes await you at Uskudar, an Upper East Side small restaurant named for a neighborhood in Istanbul. Indulge your taste buds in traditional, easy-on-the-wallet flavors created using love by Chef Ibrahim Ozdemir. Be sure to sample Hunkar Begendi, lamb chunks simmered in homemade tomato sauce and fresh herbs which are served on pureed eggplant. Don't allow the bare-bones nature from the exterior design fool you. Uskudar is a must-try.
1405 2nd Ave.
New York, NY 10021
212.988.4046
uskudar.nyc
Sauce Pizzeria
What can beat a vintage cheesy pizza? Merely a thin-crust-style pie having a side of Grandmother's gravy. Available at the Sauce Pizzeria, the most recent counter-service spot from Adam Elzer, pie options include Classic Cheese, Biellese Pepperoni, Upside-Down Cheese Pie, Heritage Sausage Pie, and Vodka Pie. The thin-crust pizzeria, decorated with an unconventional mix of images from the Virgin Mary, Elzer's ancestors and New York City hip-hop, seats up to 22 people. We personally tasted the menu and guarantee you'll be surprised how juicy pizza crust can be. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for that gander, right?
345 E 12th St.
New York, NY 10003
646.983.4007
saucepizzeria.com
Senso Unico
Many think Italian cuisine became too basic to thrill because pizza and pasta infiltrated our diet to the extent of mediocrity. Vincenzo and Raula Garofalo, owners of a small Italian restaurant in the heart of Sunnyside, aim to prove us wrong. Senso Unico, meaning “one way” in Italian, concentrates on modern Neapolitan cuisine with an American accent. The interior design implies a cozy, warm ambience suitable for any occasion. The restaurant boasts a comprehensive wine list and exquisite cocktails. Don't miss out on the Heineken-flavored tiramisu and meat carpaccio with tomatoes and herbs. At Senso Unico, Italian cuisine is excellent again.
4304 47th Ave.
Sunnyside, NY 11104
347.662.6101
sensounicorestaurant.com
