Food Adventuring Around NYC
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.
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Despite the fact that it’s overrun with tourists, Chelsea Market has always done a really great job of curating excellent food options. So whenever something opens inside the market, I get a good sense it will be worth fighting …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City When Bronx Brewery first hit the scene back in 2011, they had a very smart focus. They made pale ales, all based around their base recipe. From pale ale, they created India Pale Ale, Black Pale …
SADLY, RANDOM ACCESS IS NOW CLOSED. It seems like eons ago but there was this magical time when lunch in Midtown was a specialty of mine. I wrote for a wonderful popular blog called Midtown Lunch, which was dedicated to finding cheap but delicious lunch options in the business districts of Midtown. Turns out lots of …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. SADLY, DUMPLING LAB IS NOW CLOSED. This is a sad one and I almost wonder if I should even bother posting this. I had Dumpling Lab on my radar for months and finally a few weeks ago, I was able to stop by for lunch and …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Most people think about food in Maine and they rightly think of lobster rolls, wild blueberries, and whoopie pies. One thing that doesn’t always come to mind is diner food. But anybody who has spent time in …
Did I ever think I’d make a hot dog during this international cooking journey? Maybe. Hot dogs are not just an American thing. You might be surprised to discover they are huge in Scandinavia, Asia, and, of course, South America. When thinking through the traditional dishes from Chile, it only made sense to share with …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Man, I wish I spent more time way uptown Manhattan. I can give you tons of food recommendations in Brooklyn, Queens, and just about anywhere in Manhattan below 125th Street. I’m ok with Harlem, but I don’t …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City One day I will actually start this official journey searching for the best Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich (BEC) in NYC. It’s my next iconic NYC food, but my life has just not allowed me to …
SADLY, SHERRY HERRING IS NOW CLOSED. I would think there are only a few places in the world where there would be lines out the door for the latest location of Sherry Herring. And although the afternoon I arrived was pretty quiet, I have to imagine they picked a very good location in the Upper West Side. …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I really liked Pure Grit and I think there is an audience out there for it, but I have to wonder if this sort of random block on Lexington Avenue is the place. When putting this …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City You really would have no idea the incredible and unique desserts waiting inside for you at Kabisera, The storefront looks like an old fashioned coffee shop that has been there for years. No fancy white panels or neon cursive …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City There are so many wonderful neighborhood restaurants across NYC that just don’t get the attention they deserve. And so may I introduce to you Sala Thai. This slender Thai restaurant sits at the mouth of the …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I was naive to think I couldn’t find another incredible dish to write about up in the Italian enclave of Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. I used to give food tours up in this neighborhood and still …
Since the beginning of this journey, we have always made a dish for dinner from each country. We may have incorporated a drink or a dessert here and there, but it’s always been dinner. This week will be a little different. We’re waking up early and getting the day started with a warming breakfast from …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I had an idea years ago to start a boozy ice cream business. It never got off the ground for so many reasons, but one big one is that alcohol and creamy ice cream don’t always …
SADLY, SIDNEY’S FIVE IS NOW CLOSED. I have no doubt if I still regularly hung out in the East Village every night, I would be at Sidney’s Five very often for their happy hour specials. Certainly more than five times as the name implies. Since I am only here now on certain afternoons, I strolled …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City There was a time not that long ago that one of the best spots in the East Village was Sara Jenkins’ Porchetta. They sold just that: meaty roast pork sandwiches with layers of delicious fat and a …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Our very special meal at Gage & Tollner was bookended by two incredible dishes. Last week I wrote about the dangerously smooth martini that started our meal. This week, I’m going to delve into the historic dessert …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I almost never order a classic martini at dinner. If I’m going to get a cocktail, I’ll try to choose one that is unique and surprising. A martini is certainly reliant on the skills of a …
We need to give every country a fun four year old nickname. The truth is we weren’t the first to say CAR when referring to Central African Republic, but you’ll see how Sam’s ears prick up when I tell him what some people call this country. Of course, the poverty crisis in Central African Republic is not …