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.
My search for the best corned beef/pastrami in New York continues…. SADLY, CAFE EDISON IS NOW CLOSED. I was amazed at how little Cafe Edison has changed in ten years. I used to frequent this old-school diner in the heart of Times Square quite a bit when I first moved to New York. It was near …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, CHEZ SARDINE IS NOW CLOSED. Nose-to-tail dining is the practice of serving all parts of the animal. There’s no waste and some of the more delicious pieces are actually the ones that usually get thrown away. …
My search for the best pizza in New York continues…. There’s always been good pizza in Astoria (Rizzo’s, Rose & Joe’s), but until recently it was lacking a legitimate wood-fired oven Neapolitan pizza restaurant. That’s since changed with the addition of three pizzerias serving the real stuff. Unfortunately, this all started happening after I begrudgingly …
As a child I missed out on all the fun an Easter egg can bring. This year, I decided not to let another year go by without joining the festivities. So I entered an Easter egg hunt in Midtown and it was better than I could have even imagined… Special thanks: midtownlunch.com ultraclay.com thejeffreynyc.com eggstravaganzany.com
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, LAM ZHOU HANDMADE NOODLE IS NOW CLOSED. Having just written a hefty check to the government two days ago for Tax Day, I realized I need to start eating a little more cheaply. I won’t be …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. Most people see a dark colored beer and they immediately think it will be full-bodied and strong in alcohol. Those people have clearly never tried a British-style mild ale. Mild ales aren’t as common on this side of the pond, but it’s a really interesting …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The neighborhood of the South Street Seaport was completely ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. All the thriving small businesses along Front Street took in around seven feet of brackish water. It was a devastating situation and only …
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. SADLY, WAFA’S IS NOW CLOSED. When my mom called and I told her I had travelled to the middle of Queens for some falafel, the natural question was “Was it worth it?” And I can enthusiastically tell my mom it was indeed. I can’t imagine she’d …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, CAFE NADERY IS NOW CLOSED. Spring seems to have just about arrived, but the nights are still chilly and there is still plenty of room for soups, stews, and hearty gutbombs. Even if it was warm …
My search for the best bagels in New York continues…. “It’s not a bagel!!” That’s what most of NY’s bagel connosieurs cried when Simit + Smith opened up in town. The new company has introduced the city to a round bready breakfast food with a hole in the middle. It sorta looks like a bagel, …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The thrill of attending the Village Voice’s Coice Eats is having all these food options right in front of you. The difficulty is your stomach’s limitations and deciding which dishes to try and which to leave …
Village Voice’s annual Choice Eats event signifies the return of spring. Now if only mother nature would get on board with that idea. Regardless of the weather, lots of people will descend on Basketball City tonight on Pier 36 to sample food and drinks from over 70 different restaurants. I’m excited to discover some new …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, UNTAMED SANDWICHES IS NOW CLOSED. Untamed Sandwiches was in the press quite a bit when they first opened back in January. In addition to being an exciting new opening for folks craving braised meat sandwiches in …
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. It’s easy enough for a business to call themselves the king. The King of tires, the king of beer, the king of burgers. It’s a marketing gimmick, of course, but it’s amazing how people tend to believe the royal decrees. King of Falafel is one …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, THE NOMAD IS NOW CLOSED. The obvious choice for a Dish of the Week at the critically acclaimed hotel restaurant The Nomad would be their now iconic Roasted Chicken for $79. An entire bird is presented …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. SADLY, EST BREWING AND 508 GASTROBREWERY ARE BOTH NOW CLOSED. Coffee and doughnuts are a natural combination, but most non-alcoholics don’t usually throw beer into the mix. Well, maybe I am an alcoholic because when I heard about a new brew that combines the three, …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’ve never been a fan of steakhouses. They’re just so uninteresting. I like a tender filet mignon or fatty ribeye as much as the next macho carnivorous guy. But I can’t get past paying top dollar …
My search for the best pizza in New York continues…. We have just about every style of pizza in New York, but the two that are most often associated with the city are coal oven and the cheap corner slice. When people want to try “New York pizza” they usually mean one of these styles.
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City It’s NYC Beer Week and there have been loads of sudsy, intoxicating events over the last few days. I was fortunate to attend one such event – the Opening Night festivities at Grand Central Station. Beers …
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. SADLY, MURRAY’S FALAFEL IS NOW CLOSED. Who is this Murray guy and why is he so immensely talented? Looking for the best bagels in NY? Turn to Murray. The best cheese? Murray’s does it. He even has perfected the falafel. Murray is a food genius.