Food Adventuring Around NYC
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City When the Ube Sandwich came out at Spring Cafe, I had memories of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The toasted multi-grain bread was just as thin and while the traditional Filipino spread looked a lot more …
My search for the best corned beef/pastrami in New York continues…. SADLY, PASTRAMI QUEEN MIDTOWN IS NOW CLOSED. Since I have written this article, this location of Pastrami Queen has closed. Call me old-fashioned but I think a Jewish deli should be just that. Old fashioned. Old musty booths, slightly dirty floors, waiters who look like …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, WEST~BOURNE IS NOW CLOSED. My wife read an article somewhere that eating mushrooms could help prevent Alzheimer’s. The reason she told me about it is not because I am forgetful (which I am!) but because I have …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City In New York City, we have the famous pizza fold. When you eat a slice in this city, you have to pick it up and fold it in half. It keeps things neat and is the most …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Hunky Dory has gotten a lot of attention lately for their sustainable practices. That is something I am very excited about. I’m the guy who walks around with his own coffee mug, re-fillable water bottle, sacks …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… One thing I vowed to do this year is to eat less meat. And I was mostly successful at that, as is evidenced in my list of 100 Best dishes. I found some amazing vegetarian (and vegan) food around the city. It’s easier and more …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, LLAMITA IS NOW CLOSED. I’ve had a calamari sandwich once before but it was nothing like this. My previous experience was in Madrid and it was basically fried calamari on a roll. It was great, but the spicy messy version served at hip Peruvian …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, LITTLE TONG NOODLE SHOP IS NOW CLOSED. The JB Melt is where buttery Beijing pancakes, Mixian beef shank, and American fast food collide. The brilliant sandwich, only available at the second location of Little Tong Noodle Shop, is a true New York creation. A jianbing is wrapped …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… There’s a slightly hidden festive Caribbean crab shack in Harlem that can’t be missed. Not only is the vibe and ambiance exciting, but the food is unexpectedly inventive. For their crabcake sandwich, not only do they use lump crab meat without much filler, but …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I saved this little treasure until now so that I could make it the final Dish of the Week of the year. Not only has it been surprisingly memorable since I put my mouth around it, …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Don’t let the thin cut of rib eye at Miznon deceive you into thinking it’s anything but a flavorful strip of juicy goodness. Think Middle Eastern cheesesteak (but sub tahini for the cheese) and you have an idea of how addictive this thing can be. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Maison Pickle is a roomy French bistro that does not specialize in pickles (although they do have those on the menu). The specialty is the humble French dip sandwich and it’s one of the best in the city. Tender sirloin is served on a …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, THE FRUITSAND IS NOW CLOSED. Sadly when I visited this interesting little spot in the outdoor Bowery Market, I had a feeling The Fruitsand’s days were numbered. The location is difficult and for some reason these cute little Japanese sandwiches never took off on Instagram …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, BYGGYZ IS NOW CLOSED. Wylie Dufresne is a big name in the food world, especially for those from New York or those who pay attention to celebrity judges on food competition shows. He has been known …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I had the great fortune of visiting Vietnam a few months back. I didn’t get to travel around the country since I was there for a work conference, but I did get to eat lots of …
My search for the best bagels in New York continues…. Usually when a restaurant or café in New York includes the word “Best” in its name, it’s usually anything but. However there are definitely a few exceptions to that rule. Best Pizza in Williamsburg is actually pretty good. So is Ben’s Best when it comes to …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… This year was another crazy ride. And while politics and breaking news stories often drifted into my anxious psyche, food still played an important role. And this year was full of surprising dishes that were nourishing, pleasurable, and a much-needed distraction. Here now are the …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… This year was another crazy ride. And while politics and breaking news stories often drifted into my anxious psyche, food still played an important role. And this year was full of surprising dishes that were nourishing, pleasurable, and a much-needed distraction. Here now are the …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… SADLY, GRISTMILL IS NOW CLOSED. Ignore the silly name for this brilliant concoction. It’s more brilliant than the complex pun makes it sound. But it’s more complex than the words smoked salmon slider implies. The Loxness Knotster is available at brunch and dinner and it is a perfect …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… There’s a lot to choose from at Caffe Marchio, one of the new Danny Meyer concepts inside the The Redbury Hotel. It’s modeled after casual Roman coffee shops where you can get pastries, sandwiches, and some serious coffee. I stopped by for a quick bite …