Celebrate Mexican Cuisine

Yes I've been busy (lazy?) lately and it's been a while since my last post...  In anticipation of Cinco De Mayo I was going to do a rundown on some awesome Mexican restos in the city.  Alas, Time Out New York beat me to the punch and has the very same idea in this week's issue.  If you haven't yet checked it out the link is here: GREAT MEXICAN JOINTS - TIMEOUT NY

It's worth a read and Empellon Cocina just got a 2 Star review in the NY Times as well.

Viva La Mexico!!!

Got to Try 'Em

I just recently got back to New York City from a long trip in Hawaii.  I have been looking at all the food blogs to rey and catch up on what is going on: Dan Le Noir is still not open, Le Baron did open, etc.  So I've been thinking about some new  and newish places I have to check out, I feel like I'm a little behind in my research.  Any suggestions on new places I need to try?  Any specific new dishes or drinks that are "out of this world" incredible?

Here is a short list of places I want to hit up in no particular order and I would love to hear any comments:

• Tertulia
• Parm
• Acme
• Empellon Cocina
• Back Forty West (when it opens)
• Kutsher's
• Pulqueria

Anything I am missing?