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Filipino Restaurant Gugu Room Opens in New York City

The NYC Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In NYC. A rarely-seen pairing of cuisines is going on at Gugu Room, billed as NYC’s first Filipino-Japanese izakaya […] the food here is an unexpected success.

Gugu Room is a new Filipino-Japanese izakaya on the Lower East Side. It’s in the space formerly occupied by Tsismis.

40 Filipino Restaurants You Have to Try When in the United States - Just recently opened, Tsismis in the Lower East Side of New York City is a casual Filipino bistro that serves a spin on Filipino classics that’s unlike anything you’ve ever grown up eating.

Philippine food and American baseball: A cultural mixer - “They loved the food so much that most returned every day…”

When you’re craving for traditional Filipino food or wanting to try Philippine cuisine, check out Tsismis NYC in lower Manhattan

The Best Brunch Spots in NYC […] Filipino cuisine is still inexplicably under-represented in NYC, which makes Tsismis is an especially welcome addition to the competitive Lower East Side restaurant landscape. Its food is also solid, and the service is warm and generous.

TSISMIS: A Filipino Chef in NY. Anong tsismis? Find out how Pinoy Chef Jappy Afzelius created his recipe for success and became the talk of the town in NY!

Brian's 100 Best 2019: Kinilaw at TSISMIS. I had no idea that Filipino’s had their own version of the marinated raw fish [ceviche] called Kinilaw. I discovered at the very exciting new Filipino gastropub Tsismis. [...] It was tropical, sour, sweet, spicy, and utterly surprising.

How a coconut pie became one of the most iconic desserts in the Philippines […] People who once claimed to not even like coconut are “shocked” by how much they love the coconut pie at Tsismis.

Globetrotter Jon Haggins Episode 1400 - The best Philippine cuisine can be devoured at Tsismis Restaurant at 143 Orchard St., NYC. Reggie is the perfect host to introduce you to the authentic Philippine cuisine.

Take It Easy (Or Drink Even More!) With NYC’s Best Low-ABV Cocktails - “Everything is about energy,” Segura says of his cocktail program. “It’s important to me to create cocktails that contain good things for the health.”

The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: Silvanas at Tsismis - Chef Jappy Afzelius’s version of these classic Pinoy cookies ended the meal on a light, sweet, and cold note: They’re frozen, the better for that buttercream to melt in your mouth.

The Sweet Spots - Chefs are elevating traditionally homecooked Filipino desserts into restaurant dishes. Inspired by Maja Blanca - Executive Chef Jappy brings it to the next level by taking inspiration from crème brûlée: “I make a soft custard instead of the dense cake that’s normally served.”

Restaurant Power Rankings - #7: This week [10/22/19], Times critic Pete Wells drops a star on this “chatty” Orchard Street Filipino restaurant […] If you’ve found your way to the menu’s strengths, […] odds are you won’t want to go anywhere.

‘Unfussy’ Filipino Fare Earns Lower East Side’s Tsismis a Star in the Times - Times critic Pete Wells awards a star to Lower East Side restaurant Tsismis for what he calls “unfussy and liberated” Filipino-American drinking food.

[★ Critic’s Pick] At Tsismis, Filipino-American Drinking Food Worth Talking About […] Mr. Afzelius’s cooking is loose, unfussy and liberated. He tosses tradition under the bus when it suits him. The result is Filipino-American drinking food that tends to be charmingly offhand.

Something New: Tsismis NYC Excels in Delicious Filipino Cuisine - The Lower East Side just got that much yummier thanks to the addition of Tsismis NYC on Orchard Street. Excelling in Filipino-American cuisine, this new spot is sure to be one that Manhattanites and its visitors will be flocking to in the upcoming months as its dishes and ambiance are simply off the hook.

Think Pink—Rally Behind the Breast Cancer Awareness Cause in NYC - Tsismis is offering a pink drink to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Its pretty Blushing Lady features JunMai Sake, Lillet Rose, Pink Hibiscus, lavender, pink grapefruit, and some bubbly

The Crawl New York: New York's Best Pinoy Food - Bite Into The Thriving New York Food Scene With The Crawl New York

When Gaita and Edu met up with some of the Big Apple’s culinary geniuses - When The Crawl New York visited TSISMIS, it was only 7 weeks old and yet there was so much about it already in the lower east side. When in TSISMIS, try their to-die-for Aligue Pasta and Kale Laing for a familiar but brand new Filipino experience.

Where to Eat in New York City Right Now. Brunch at Tsismis Brunch at the Lower East Side’s recently opened bistro offers classic and inventive takes on traditional Filipino dishes by executive chef Jappy Afzelius […] The brunch cocktail menu extends well beyond mimosas, with beverage director Philippe Segura’s inventive drinks.

The best Lower East Side restaurants. While other Southeast Asian cuisines have a bigger presence in New York, it was only recently that Filipino restaurants started gaining notice […]. Here, chef Jappy Afzelius has concocted a menu that teems with multiple options in every section. Don't skip out on the purple sweet potato aka ube pudding.

★★★★ Tsismis NYC. It was only recently that Filipino restaurants started gaining notice [in New York…] Here, chef Jappy Afzelius has concocted a menu that teems with multiple options in every section […] When it comes to the menu at Tsismis, the gossip is spreading.

10 top NYC restaurants secretly serving to-go ice cream this summer […] This sleeper hit Lower East Side spot has secretly been offering ice cream flavors like ube and mango to-go. There’s also the option to take their “Fruity Halo Halo” with coconut sorbet, tropical fruits and coconut juice, on-the-go.

The Happiest HAPPY HOURS in NYC: “5:Thirsty” is the Filipino way of saying Happy Hour. This recently opened Filipino bistro on the Lower East Side has specials every day of the week from 5 to 7pm.

Jappy Afzelius serves up contemporary Filipino food in New York – At Tsismis NYC, a Lower East Side restaurant opened in June […] Jappy masterfully reinvents the traditional Filipino dishes that he grew up eating.

Il mondo preso a morsi: la cucina filippina di Jappy Afzelius

Executive chef of Tsismis NYC, Chef Jappy Afzelius, shares with us how his memories of growing up in the Philippines influence his cooking!

Tsismis NYC a rising star in New York City's food circuit – judging by the positive customer feedback and several press acclamations it has received since it launched last month.

Everywhere You Need to Eat and Drink in NYC Right Now […] Relaxed Filipino bites in a lively environment. New happy hour options are always welcome in NYC, even in a neighborhood rife with ‘em. This new Filipino spot on Orchard Street can easily accommodate cozy pairs and hearty groups

Tsismis NYC restaurant brings a fresh new take on classic Philippine cuisine. “We wanted to showcase this part of Philippine culture – the side of us that normally sits down, hangs out with friends and family… we eat, we drink some wine, or some San Miguel beer and just have a good time.”

Tsismis aims to be NYC’s newest Filipino hangout. “We’re not traditional, we’re not modern. We’re kinda in between […] It’s eclectic style. Our place highlights Filipino culture as well through the artworks we have all over the restaurant.”

Caffe Vita x Tsismis. Imagine a playful yet casual dining experience with plates like fried pork dumplings, angel hair pasta with crab fat sauce, a signature burger and wings covered in a hot mango salsa. If you’re feeling thirsty…

Tsismis is a Lower East Side bistro that is easily on its way to becoming the area’s new hotspot. Located on 143 Orchard St between Delancey and Rivington, this cozy bistro specializes in authentic Filipino cuisine.

Tsismis: Filipino Done Right. Tsismis is a Lower East Side bistro that is easily on its way to becoming the area’s new hotspot. Located on 143 Orchard St between Delancey and Rivington, this cozy bistro specializes in authentic Filipino cuisine.

Best New NYC Restaurants: Tsismis. Hit Tsismis during happy hour (5 to 7pm daily) when wine, beer and tasty Filipino snacks are discounted. Or check out Filipino chef Jappy Afzelius’ dinnertime twists…

At TSISMIS, where casual bites go deliciously well with juicy small talk

Three NYC Restaurant Openings from ICE Alumni. On June 7, Filipino […] restaurateur Stephen Young’s latest project with his wife Reggie Aguinaldo, Tsismis, debuted on the Lower East Side with Filipino-American fare from Chef Jappy Afzelius.

The best new restaurants in NYC for June 2019: At this Lower East Side eatery, which boasts a tropical vibe, you can start a meal with Pinsit Fritos (crispy fried pork dumplings) and Kale Laing before moving on to dishes like the crowd-favorite adobo or the Pincit Bihon.

Filipino Restaurant Week delights the Big Apple […] Philippine culinary specialties [are] well-received and recognized in the Manhattan scene. The recent addition of Tsismis NYC at downtown Orchard Street sparked curiosity among mainstream food enthusiasts.

NYC openings […] For a casual Filipino-American dining experience, guests can now take a trip to TSISMIS […] The local art-filled restaurant is essentially a modern bistro with recycled metal chairs, banquet seating, and a mural by Filipino graphic artist Lei Melendres.

The latest Filipino restaurant in New York is called Tsismis. Tsismis NYC and it’s Pinoy chef Jappy Afzelius will take care of the sinigang, the halo-halo and the adobo—all interpreted in his playful style, of course. But bring your own gossip.

New Restaurant on the Lower East Side Serves a Taste of the Philippines

Filipino food can be everything and anything you want it to be. [At TSISMIS] you can even have a meal which is a combined cultural and historical intersection of the Philippines and wherever you are from, with strong contemporary American influence. Imagine that!

TSISMIS (pronounced chis'mis) is introducing diners to elevated Filipino food. The restaurant on the Lower East Side is being offered as a gathering place to bring people, food and drink together.

New Restaurant Openings - June. This is a casual Filipino restaurant on Orchard Street on the Lower East Side […] the menu has a la carte dishes like crispy spring rolls, tamarind soup with salmon, and steak topped with onions, garlic, and potatoes.

Pinoy Restaurant In New York City Is Called 'Tsismis'. The “Tsismis Capital of Asia” is the Philippines. Filipino people love gossiping or ‘tsismis’ about politics, business, celebrities, or their colleagues […] The news certainly has wings. ‘Tsismis’ in the Philippines has traveled to New York.

A Casual Filipino Bistro from a Fine-Dining Chef Opens on the LES. Tsismis joins a growing, but still-small Filipino food scene […] that in Manhattan is centered around the East Village and Lower East Side.

23 New Restaurants That Opened in NYC This Week. Tsismis is a new Filipino bistro that comes from wife-husband team Reggie Aguinaldo and Stephen Young. The Philippines-born Jappy Afzelius is chef and has previous experience in French fine-dining.

Filipino Restaurant Is Coming To The Lower East Side, Tsismis [chis'mis] NYC will open at Orchard and Rivington streets on the Lower East Side.

Innovative Filipino Dishes Come to the Lower East Side […] Not only does the menu expand your Filipino vocabulary, but you may also note that the name of the restaurant is a play on the Spanish word chisme, or gossip.

Filipino Restaurant Week Begins in the City […] Jappy Afzelius of Tsismis creates an unforgettable taste of his ultra creamy Maja Blanca.

Chef John Paul Diago Afzelius shares recipes that will soon be on the menu at a new Filipino-Spanish fusion restaurant in New York's Lower East Side.

PAL inaugurates nonstop New York-Manila flights. A generous sampling of the airline menu, consisting of arroz caldo and pansit, were prepared by Tsismis NYC Chef Jappy Diago Afzelius.

UN staffers, officials get a taste of Filipino street food. The organizers tapped local New York-based businesses to help bring the event to life: An upcoming restaurant, Tsismis NYC, run by Executive Chef Jappy Afzelius, provided the food plate sampler.

Filipino Restaurant Week 2018 Begins In New York, New Jersey And Pennsylvania