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MOMO Sushi Shack


MoMo Sushi Shack is my number one (ichiban) sushi spot in Brooklyn! Located at 43 Bogart street, Brooklyn, NY 11206. I give the MoMo family an A+ for food, service and ambience. Everything is always super fresh and they always offer something new and interesting. They also make the best vegan and vegetarian dishes so everyone can enjoy

Moku Moku


Moku Moku is amazing! Located in Bushwick next to its sister restaurant Momo Sushi Shack. This is a great place to get dinner or some skewers and beers!   I recommend trying the Moku Moku salad, mentiako mazemen, and the scallop, ume chicken and vegetable skewers. The skewers come with your choice of shiso and yuzu kosho

Miso Soup


Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup made from dashi broth and miso paste.  It can be served with breakfast, lunch or dinner, but can also be a great snack. You can make a variety of flavors by adding different vegetables, proteins and herbs. Miso paste is considered a probiotic in Japan, therefore it is

Dashi Broth- Grandma’s


Dashi is a soup broth and base known for its umami flavor. It is used for a variety of dishes and commonly used for miso soup, soba or udon broths and simmered dishes. Dashi is typically made with either one or all of the following ingredients: dried shitake mushrooms, kombu (kelp), or katsuobushi (bonito flakes).

North Brooklyn Farms


North Brooklyn Farms is my local farm. They have a wide assortment of fresh vegetables I can pick from. Located between the Williamsburg Bridge and the Domino Sugar Factory, North Brooklyn Farms offers city dwellers a place to reconnect with the earth.  Today I found some amazing Japanese eggplant for some miso soup!       

Cantina Royal


Cantina Royal is one of my favorites spots to go to for a snack, drink or five course dinner. Located at 58 North 3rd st. Williamsburg, Brooklyn! Executive Chef Julio MM creates unique Mexico City style food.  The food is seasonal and fresh therefore the menu changes with the seasons. One of my favorite dishes for the

Avocado Cheddar Toasts with crispy shallots


Ingredients 1 Baguette thinly sliced 1 Avocado thinly sliced 1/4 lbs. Grassy sharp cheddar 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 shallots, thinly sliced 1 pinch of salt and pepper Instructions 1. Prepare crispy shallots: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, loosely add the shallots in the oil. You should hear a faint crackling sound. Turn the heat down

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadew peppers


Ingredients 12 Peppadew pickled peppers 1/4 lbs. Goat Cheese 1 Tsp. milk or heavy cream 1 bunch of chives, finely chopped 1 pinch of salt and pepper Instructions 1. Prepare filling: In a bowl mix together cheese, cream, and salt + pepper. 2. Stuff each pepper with the cheese mixture using either two small spoons