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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.