### Chadner Navarro

New York Contributor

As a freelance writer for over 15 years, Chadner covers almost every topic in the lifestyle spectrum, from travel and food to design. Born and raised in Manila, his favorite cuisine is Filipino, followed by many of Asia’s great culinary powerhouses. Thus, he spends too much of his time mentally ranking the pantheon of Asian noodles.

#### Chadner’s Favorite Resy Spots

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**Penny**\\
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East Village\\
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It’s the squid for me.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/penny?venueId=79460/index.html)\
**Lei**\\
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Chinatown\\
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Is she the best wine bar in NYC right now?](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/lei?venueId=89991/index.html)\
**Naks**\\
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East Village\\
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Fancy Filipino that tastes like Filipino food.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/naks?venueId=74564/index.html)\
**Bangkok Supper Club**\\
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Meatpacking District\\
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Every meal here should include the pork belly!](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/bangkok-supper-club?venueId=73418/index.html)\
**Bar Belly**\\
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Lower East Side\\
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One of my favorite happy hours in Manhattan.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/bar-belly?venueId=1210/index.html)\
**Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen**\\
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Soho\\
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A classic American-Mexican mainstay.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/lupes-east-l-a-kitchen?venueId=85075/index.html)

#### Fun Facts

- **Lives in** Jersey City, NJ
- **Drink of choice** Ice-cold water.
- **Best high-low pairing** Totino’s pizza rolls and Champagne.
- **Favorite food city** New York City.
- **Hot take** Stop talking to me about protein.
- **Last meal on earth** My mom’s kare-kare, white rice, hazelnut gelato, and rosé.

#### Recent Posts

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### Farewell to Loring Place, My Favorite Neighborhood Spot in New York

Loring Place in New York’s Greenwich Village has always been my neighborhood restaurant. And after a decade, it’s sadly closing.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")June 26, 2026

### Everywhere You’ll Want to Eat Around New York’s Madison Square Garden

Should you find yourself in Midtown near Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, or Herald Square and in search of a good meal (or drink), we’ve got you covered.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")Updated: June 5, 2026

### 19 Queer-Led Restaurants and Bars to Celebrate Pride All Year Round

From dishes by acclaimed chefs to a nightcap at some of New York City’s top bars, here are queer-led restaurants and bars to support both during Pride and all year-round.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro") and [Amanda Celestino](https://blog.resy.com/author/amanda-celestino/ "Posts by Amanda Celestino")Updated: May 29, 2026

### The Mulberry Brings Modern Korean Bistro Fare to Sawtelle

It’s a little Korean, a little California, and totally unique — here’s what to expect.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")January 23, 2026

### Tradicionale Debunks the Myth of ‘Authentic’ Filipino Food

At Tradicionale, chef Anton Dayrit debunks the myth of ‘authentic Filipino food’ to delicious effect.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")November 14, 2025

### Amidst a Sea of Trends, Lupe’s Perfects the Art of Staying the Same

In the swirling chaos of Soho, this living relic of the 1980s remains dependable and delicious.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")October 9, 2025

### Binondo Shines a Light on Filipino Chinese Cuisine

Here are five things to know about this Chinatown newcomer.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")August 22, 2025

### How Naks Blasts the Volume on Filipino Flavors

“Naks is a dream of mine,” says Eric Valdez, the restaurant’s executive chef-partner. “But if you had asked \[me\] to…

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")March 11, 2025

### 5 Things to Know About Gus & Marty’s, Opening Soon in Brooklyn

Husband-and-wife team Sarah Schneider and Demetri Makoulis are, for a moment, stepping away from eggs and the mini-empire they built…

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")October 1, 2024

### The Dishes You’ll Want to Order at Cha Cha Tang

Hong Kong’s culinary legacy looms large. Many regard it as the capital of dumplings, and most definitely dim sum. And…

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro")September 12, 2024