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Jerk Ramen may not be the most authentic Jamaican dish, but it’s just one example of the island fusion cuisine that chef Adam Schop is experimenting with at Miss Lily’s in New York.
Chef Adam Schop describes what Miss Lily’s is all about and the dishes he’s creating.
Chef Adam Schop
They call themselves “a Caribbean oasis in Manhattan” and are living up to their claims. They have two locations, one in the East Village called Miss Lily’s 7A and the older sibling Miss Lily’s in Soho with a juice bar and DJ spinning reggae tunes.
Schop worked at restaurants in Scottsdale and Chicago before heading to New York to open Nuela and then to Washington, DC to work with Stephen Starr at Le Diplomat. The three owners have combined Caribbean and nightclub cred. Paul Salmon owns the Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica and was one of the founding partners of Joe's Pub in New York. Brothers Binn and Genc Jakupi have been involved in Bungalow 8, 1Oak, and The Box.
Chef Adam Schop describes what Miss Lily’s is all about and the dishes he’s creating.
September 9, 2014
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Miss Lily’s | East Village
109 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
T: 212.812.1482
Miss Lily’s | Soho
130-132 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10012
T: 646.588.5375
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Miss Lily’s & Miss Lily’s 7A is all about: spicy food, a great vibe, and feeling good.
My favorite dish here is: jerk chicken because it represents the classic quite well, but also make sure you try the grilled mackerel with coconut rundown and charred kale.
The biggest misconception about Caribbean food is: too spicy!
The biggest learning curve for me about cooking Jamaican food was using: using Scotch bonnet chili peppers.
Most unusual dish you want to put on your menu but have resisted? We have no boundaries in our cooking, if it tastes great we try to expose our guests to it.
Here’s Adam Schop’s guide to New York City. To get the full NYC F|E|D Guide download the Find. Eat. Drink. app.
Find | Shops & Markets
Kalustyan’s
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Kalustyan’s
“I love the variety of spices and global ingredients.”
123 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
T: 212.685.3451 | www.kalustyans.com
Union Square Green Market
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Union Square Greenmarket
“It really showcases the best of what our region is producing each season.”
Union Square @ East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003
T: 212.788.7476 | www.grownyc.org
Eat | Restaurants
Short ribs at Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria
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Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria
“Since they opened, I’ve always enjoyed coming here. They always deliver a fantastic experience on every level. The menu changes frequently, but I always love the short rib, sepia, salumi, chicken, and chocolate sorbet.”
53 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012
T: 212.837.2622 (Book a Table) | www.ilbucovineria.com
Thai fried chicken at Somtum Der
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Somtum Der
“It’s a Thai restaurant in the East Village serving remarkably delicious food with very little fanfare. Get the papaya salad, the Thai fried chicken, and the broad noodles with pork.”
85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
T: 212.260.8570 | somtumder.com
Kebabs at Kabab King
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Kabab King
“A Pakistani restaurant in Jackson Heights with food that is remarkably delicious and they are doing it with very little fanfare. I always order the chicken tikka, lamb kebab, and naan bread.”
7301 37th Road, Flushing, NY 11372
T: 718.457.5857 | kababking.com
Drink | Cocktails
Cocktails at Pouring Ribbons
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Pouring Ribbons
“They make proper classic drinks, but also have many creative and inspired cocktails.”
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225 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
T: 917.656.6788 | www.pouringribbons.com
Otto’s Shrunken Head
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Otto’s Shrunken Head
“It used to be Barmacy and in 2002 it became Otto’s Shrunken Head, a divey tiki bar. I love coming here for cold beer and music.”
538 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10009
T: 212.228.2240 | www.ottosshrunkenhead.com
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