hampton chutney

I'm ever thankful to have inherited my dad's olive complexion, which plays nice with mister sun, but I'm not delighted that unhealthy gums also managed to get passed down in the genetic code. Every meeting with my dentist comes with a bundle of nerves. Lately, the appointments have also been shining a mirror on my shortcomings: namely, lack of sleep (which apparently affects your gums!). Today's dentist appointment left me feeling like a failure patient and spinning with hunger (even though I'd eaten a good breakfast.) So before heading back to Brooklyn, I made my way over to my favorite lunch spot in SoHo: Hampton Chutney. Their seasonal dosa filled with roasted beets, butternut squash, and goat cheese (topped with my pick of cilantro chutney) filled me with a renewed spirit. All better. Sometimes a good meal saves my day from complete ruin.

{photograph by Keisuke Omi}