BRIAN'S 100 Best '15

100 BEST ’15: AREPAS at AREPA FACTORY

I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015…

SADLY, AREPA FACTORY IS NOW CLOSED.

Reina Pepiada Arepa at AREPA FACTORYFor years, the very popular Caracas had the stronghold on Venezuelan snacks in the East Village. Recently Arepa Factory opened a few blocks away and gave the old stalwart a run-for-its-money. Their toasted corn cakes known as arepas come in a few interesting varieties like oatmeal, chia, and spinach. When they are stuffed with classic fillings like chicken avocado salad or creative ones like cconut lamb, they are absollutely incredible. Price: $7.75-$12.95

AREPA FACTORY
147 Avenue A (between East 9th and East 10th Street),
East Village
(646) 490-6828
arepafactory.com

AboutBrian Hoffman

Brian Hoffman is a classically trained actor who is now a full-time tour guide, blogger, and food obsessive. He leads food and drink tours around New York City, which not only introduce tour-goers to delicious food, but gives them a historical context. He has written food articles for Gothamist and Midtown Lunch in addition to overseeing this blog and a few food video series, including Eat This, Locals Know, and Around the World in One City. His latest series is an international cooking show with his son which can be found on this site.