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 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 …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The first year I made a Top 100 list (which does not happen any longer sadly), I wracked my brain trying to come up with the best things I ate over the previous 10 years of …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City It does seem like the same new restaurants get all the hype in the NYC food world and some under-the-radar businesses open without much of a hubbub and maybe a few good Yelp reviews. Well, I’m here …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Considering how close some of the other major east coast cities are, it’s crazy that I rarely take city excursions. Usually when I’m in Philadelphia or Boston or DC, I’m just driving through. Last week we spent …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City My apologies to the really excellent Los Tacos No. 1, but there is a new taco game in town and they’re mighty mighty good. Taqueria Ramirez is a new hotspot on a side street in Greenpoint …
Sam gets to learn what an archipelago is and I continue trying to pronounce it correctly. A series of islands off the coast of West Africa, Cabo Verde (or Cape Verde) conjures up images of beautiful beaches, humpback whales, and volcanoes. But it’s also a place with really delicious food. Say it in English or …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I like pad thai, I really do. But if I don’t ever have to eat another dish of it at a Thai restaurant, I’d be ok. And not because I don’t crave the sweet/sour combination of the …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Chor Moung is a traditional Thai dumpling from central Thailand that somehow manages to naturally check all the boxes for the modern Instagram-set. It’s colorful, in a pretty shape, and also happens to be worth recommending. Especially …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. There was a time before the pandemic that if you wanted to get a can of Other Half beer, you either had to find your way to the brewery in the far part of Carroll Gardens (and usually wait in line), travel to their second …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I hope you like Thai food because there’s going to be quite a few Thai restaurants documented on this blog in the coming weeks. Last year I was deep into studying Thai food for a series …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’m not vegan, although I appreciate the movement and find myself drawn to vegan restaurants because the dishes are often more creative and surprising than the typical omnivorous restaurants. That’s why I was truly excited when I …