Ellie Plass

Ellie Plass

New York Contributor

Ellie is a freelance writer for Resy Editorial with a deep, unending love for too-dirty martinis, dives with good food, and reading at the bar. She’s worked in the industry since her first-ever job at the age of 15, doing everything from nightclub bottle service, fast food cashiering, diner waitressing, restaurant consulting, and Michelin-starred hosting. She’s lived in Brooklyn for almost 10 years, but grew up in a small(ish) town in Appalachia and didn’t eat her first oyster until the age of 21, a tragedy she’s since spent much time remedying.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Brooklyn, NY
  • First Resy ever made
    Raclette in 2017. RIP that restaurant, RIP the relationship I was in when I went.
  • Favorite food movie
    “Chef” with a special mention to “Ratatouille.”
  • Restaurant you’ve been to the most
    F&F Restaurant and Bar, formerly known as Franks Wine Bar — you will always be famous to me.
  • Best high-low pairing
    Caviar and dinosaur chicken nuggets (or McDonald’s) and very good, very cold Champagne.
  • Idea night out
    Drinks, dancing, dim sum.
  • Favorite food city
    We’re living in it, baby.

Ellie’s Featured Stories

Guides

The Resy Guide to Dining Solo (With a Good Book)

Guides

The Resy Guide to Hot Dogs in New York

Resy Regulars

Where the Owners of Agi’s Counter Go for Date Night in New York

Guides

The Resy Guide to Late-Night Dining in New York

Recent Posts


New on ResyNew York

New York’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

All the intel you need on the latest — and greatest — restaurant and bar openings in New York, now bookable on Resy.

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Resy QuestionnaireNew York

20 Questions with Bangkok Supper Club’s Max Wittawat

Bangkok Supper Club’s Max Wittawat on the one ingredient always worth the splurge, his favorite slice in NYC, and the ultimate Thai comfort food.

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The One Who Keeps the BookNew York

How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in New York

Your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into some of the city’s most-sought-after restaurants, updated regularly with all the tips and tricks you need.

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Kappo Masa interior

The RundownNew York

Everything You Need to Know About Bar Masa and Kappo Masa

A closer look at what makes them two of the city’s most compelling dining experiences.

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A spread of dishes at Balera

The RundownNew York

At Balera, It’s Coastal Italian With a Homestyle Feel

The new Williamsburg restaurant from a quintet of hospitality veterans and native Italians opens on March 26.

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New on ResyNew York

Now on Resy: Honey Badger, Gui Steakhouse, Toriya, and More Local Favorites

A continuously updated list of all the local favorites and beloved New York restaurants that are new to Resy.

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Casa Enrique pozole

GuidesNew York

The Resy Guide to New York’s Most Satisfying Soups All Year-Round

A comprehensive guide to some of the city’s best soups for all seasons.

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Resy RegularsNew York

Meaghan Dorman’s Favorite NYC Spots for Excellent Drinks — and Food

The longtime bar director of Dear Irving and Raines Law Room shares her favorite places to dine and drink during off-hours.

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Dish By DishNew York

How Dahla Reinvents Traditional Thai Dishes

From a delicately layered citrus salad and juicy pork jowl skewers to a risotto-inspired stunner and a fragrant pineapple curry, these are the dishes you don’t want to miss at this West Village newcomer.

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A lineup of dumplings from Nom Wah Tea Parlor in Chinatown.

Ultimate GuidesNew York

The Resy Guide to Celebrating Lunar New Year in New York 

From decadent banquets and all-out feasts to dim sum brunches and celebratory cocktails, here are all of the ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse this February through March.

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