Food Adventuring Around NYC
SADLY, ROSAMUNDE SAUSAGE GRILL IS NOW CLOSED. I almost turned around once I stepped into the very hipster-centric Rosamunde Sausage Grill in Williamsburg, the center of hipster-centricity. Among the long list of sausages at this Brooklyn location of a popular West Coast transplant were gourmet-sounding concoctions like chicken habañero and duck with figs, but no …
SADLY, BROOKLYN PIGGIES IS NOW CLOSED. When I was little and dragged to some event where I had to wear a suit and tie, I found salvation in the passed appetizers. And my favorite of all those were the pigs in a blanket. It was amazing that the hot dog could be improved upon, but …
It was no surprise that my hot dog search was littered with double entendres and childish snickers. And this post will be more of the same. Try to control yourself, if you can.
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, LOS PERROS LOCOS IS NOW CLOSED. When I lived in Astoria, I discovered the joy of South American hot dogs. I didn’t even realize there was such a thing. But just like every region of the US has their version of hot dogs with …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, EAGLE PROVISIONS IS NOW CLOSED. When this hot dog search began last year, I received comments urging me to check out the frankfurters at some of Brooklyn’s Polish meat markets. I hear Polish and I immediately think Greenpoint – the neighborhood known for pierogies …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. Papaya King was the one that started it all in New York. No, they didn’t invent the hot dog or even bring it to New York, but they were the spearheads in this strange phenomenon of pairing encased meats with fresh fruit juices. Back …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, LANDBROT IS NOW CLOSED. Running a restaurant in New York City is a difficult endeavor. And it becomes transparent for me when a restaurant is not doing so well. Aside from an empty dining room, there are clues when a spot is struggling. Take …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. At this point, I’ve been to most of the Jewish delis in town during my corned beef/pastrami search. I was so focused on the cured meat sandwiches, that I never thought too much about the other offerings. But as I continue to search for …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, JAPADOG IS NOW CLOSED. Anybody who’s wandered up and down St. Mark’s Place in the East Village knows it’s a cheap bastard’s paradise. You can get both pizza or falafel for $1 and the Japanese food along this block is notorious for being affordable …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. I’m very embarrassed to admit that I had never been to the classic East Village hangout Crif Dogs. Sure, I’ve been inside and even made the secret phone call to enjoy drinks behind the wall at psuedo-speakeasy PDT. And I’ve eaten some of the …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, THE CANNIBAL IS NOW CLOSED. I sure hope in some twisted, alternate universe there is not a bar called The Cannibal where pigs and lambs are eating human flesh, while guzzling beer and checking in on Foursquare. But I suppose it would be what …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, NYC HEALTHY BITES IS NOW CLOSED. I don’t care what anybody says but if you’re eating a hot dog, you can’t be too concerned with your health. At least not for the moment you’re eating the hot dog. That’s why I’ve limited myself to …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 55: HOT DOG at DOMINICK’S HOT DOG TRUCK I’ve spent the last few years on this site dedicated to …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, DBGB KITCHEN & BAR IS NOW CLOSED. Of all the high end hot dogs I’ve been reviewing on this blog, I think DBGB might be at the highest end of the spectrum. At $9, it’s definitely the most expensive one yet and it’s curated …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. New York has so many different cuisines that it’s pretty hard to find something new anymore. That’s why molecular gastronomy was all the rage ten years ago and why Asian fusion food continues to be exciting and groundbreaking. Street food seems to be taking …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. Is it me or is the Smoke Joint not just a reference to a place to hang out and eat BBQ? It’s been a long time since I indulged in the other sort of smoked joint I’m referring to, but my guess is the …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, DOGMATIC IS NOW CLOSED. When talking about hot dogs, most people mention the toppings or the dog itself. Not much conversation happens around the bun. But it could make all the difference, right?
For the third year in a row, I’m going to attempt to eat every single item on Time Out New York’s annual 100 Best Dishes list. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Let the gluttony continue… Amazingly, Old Town Bar has been around since 1892 and it’s still somewhat of a …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. It’s tough to think about hot dogs in New York without thinking about food carts. At one time, the best hot dog in New York was probably the one you got from a food cart on the street corner. Not so anymore. The best …
My search for the best hot dogs in New York continues…. Everybody goes to Shake Shack and orders the burger or a shake. I like being a little different. And so I got a thrill out of getting to the front of the line and not even considering their beef patties.