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 SADLY, MEDAN PASAR IS NOW CLOSED. My expectations are happiest when they are completely destroyed. Having eaten at so many restaurants. I might have an idea of what something will look like when I order it and …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City If you spend a good deal of time at IKEA, you might realize that the Swedish people love cinnamon buns. But I don’t believe the cardamom buns are quite as hyped at the aforementioned furniture store. …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. It has been a long time since I’ve actually been to a brewery. Through the pandemic, I’ve managed to stay on top of many of the local breweries through their beer in cans. But I have not consumed beer at the source on draft in …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I didn’t even realize I missed fancy restaurant gimmicks until I experienced the joy of one once again at Kimika. When the waiter poured the soup into my bowl tableside, I had a rush of nostalgia …
This week’s country is the closest I’ve come to my roots so far. My ancestors come from both Hungary and somewhere in Russia. Although in fairness, it’s possible my great grandparents may have come from present day Belarus or somewhere else that is now considered Russia. Regardless, there is something about the food this week that …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn Heights was one time known as Little Syria for its large Arabic community. A few of the original businesses (like Sahadi’s and Damascus) remain but the community has mostly moved elsewhere. A …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I recently completed hosting a second round of virtual programs with Turnstile Tours and Thai Select USA on Thai Food in America. It was a very rewarding and hunger-inducing series of programs. You can check them out at the …
I’m not sure why Barbados wasn’t higher on my bucket list before now, but after doing the research about this island nation, I’m dying to go. In fact, I’m ready to move there. When I explained to Sam we can go swimming with sea turtles, he was on board too. After all, the place is nicknamed …
SADLY, SCREAMER’S PIZZERIA IS NOW CLOSED. Believe me when I say I am fully on the vegan bandwagon. I’ve already sung the praises of a vegan hot dog, vegan BBQ, vegan tuna, vegan fried chicken, and so much more. When it works (which it often does), I love it. One step closer to being meat-free. So …
SADLY, GALIOTO’S IS NOW CLOSED. SADLY, GALIOTO’S IS NOW CLOSED. Galioto’s looks like the kind of Italian food shop that has been there for many decades and has recently been taken over by a younger generation who has kept both the traditions alive but put their own spin on some of the prepared foods. That’s not …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I have always had to eat many of my meals very quickly in between tours or commuting. Of course, sometimes I would sit down and take in the atmosphere of a restaurant. But other times, I wished …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I am definitely not complaining, but I can’t figure out Daleview Biscuits and Beer. I get the pairing of rich buttery Southern food with hoppy malty crisp beers. They make sense together. The part that confuses me is the …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Last year, I got to host a special series of virtual programs about Thai food in the United States with the tour company I work with (Turnstile Tours) and Thai Select. I am so lucky that …
There is a white American YouTuber who speaks fluent Mandarin and goes around Chinatown shocking people with his perfect language skills. I am not quite that well-versed in Bengali, but there have been times when I’ve met a taxi driver or a food cart vendor and shocked them by asking them “How are you?” or …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’m all for outdoor dining and will probably continue to do it once I am fully vaccinated (which will be in two short weeks) But the big issue, of course, is not being able to get …
Last week we were concentrating on the food of a tropical island in the Caribbean. This week, we’re heading to another island, but a little less tropical. You may not have heard of Bahrain, but it is a tiny oil rich country bordering Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf. And its National Dish, which we present …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Ramen season is one of my favorites in New York. Forget fall or summer. For me, it’s all about the Japanese soups. And if you look back through this blog, you’ll see a fair share of …
We’re back after a few weeks away. You didn’t think we’d give up that easily? We still have a giant world out there to explore. And I’m excited that our first country back is also the first country I ever visited outside of my own. Growing up in South Florida, it was not uncommon to vacate …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City There were some things I didn’t even realize I missed during the lockdowns. Many of my favorite foods and cuisines, I attempted to cook. And so I had tastes of Szechuan food and Japanese soups. But …
After a short hiatus, Sam and I are back to explore the food of every country in the world. In Season 2, we turn our attention to the “B” countries. And I do not mean to imply that these are second tier countries. These are not like “B” celebrities. These are the countries whose name …