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 hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, DBGB KITCHEN & BAR IS NOW CLOSED. Of all the high end hot dogs I’ve been reviewing on this blog, I think DBGB might be at the highest end of the spectrum. At $9, it’s definitely the most expensive one yet and it’s curated …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 70: BLACK CAT ESPRESSO COLD BREW at KAFFE 1668 I like the rich bitter flavors of chocolate, smoke, and …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 75: THANKSGIVING CROISSANT at MILK BAR There are some dishes that get lots of press, but if you don’t …
Somehow Thanksgiving has arrived. And while you’re sifting through recipes or cleaning the house for guests, you should take a moment to check out my latest video. Since the turkey holiday is all about family, I invited my mother and father to join me in my search for Certé’s special November sandwich called Getting Thanks. …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 80: CUBANO SANDWICH at BONGO BROTHERS On the food cart tours I run for Turnstile Tours, I constantly reiterate the …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. SADLY, STEAM DUMPLINGS IS NOW CLOSED. What did we do before the internet? How would I have discovered and felt confident to walk into Savor Fusion Food Court if others hadn’t told me to? It’s located a bit south from the hulabaloo of Roosevelt Avenue in …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 85: BANANA PUDDING at MAGNOLIA BAKERY I have a seriously dangerous sweet tooth, but I think even my sweet …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. New York has so many different cuisines that it’s pretty hard to find something new anymore. That’s why molecular gastronomy was all the rage ten years ago and why Asian fusion food continues to be exciting and groundbreaking. Street food seems to be taking …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 90: THE YETI at BIEN CUIT Bread has never gone out of style, but some food artisans are doing …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. When I think of Blue Point, two things come to mind: oysters and beer. Less food obsessed minds might think of boats or the ocean, but unless I can eat it or drink it, I’m not terribly interested.
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 95: RICE ROLL WITH FRIED DOUGH at NOM WAH TEA PARLOR Why does fried food taste so good? Well, …
We can’t let Hurricane Sandy ruin all our Halloween fun. Last week, I visited City Sandwich to get a taste of their terrifying (but delicious) blood sausage sandwich. The only person who was brave enough to join me was a mysterious stranger named Vlad. Check out the video below for a bloody good time. Special …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 100: IRON MAN M.O.B. at MAIMONIDE OF BROOKLYN SADLY, MAIMONIDE OF BROOKLYN IS NOW CLOSED. I’m not exactly sure why I …
I had heard good things about SkyIce, but was still hesitant when I approached the store front. I was here for a scoop of ice cream to take back out onto the hot pavement’s of Park Slope. But the whiffs of savory pad thai and the tables of customers eating salads, confused me. Is this …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. Is it me or is the Smoke Joint not just a reference to a place to hang out and eat BBQ? It’s been a long time since I indulged in the other sort of smoked joint I’m referring to, but my guess is the …
For the third and final year in a row, I’ve eaten my way through Time Out New York’s 100 Best Dishes list. I’ve posted my conclusion here, but for those of you not keen on words, you can re-live the experience with me via food pornography. Once again, I’ve documented my adventure on video and …
For the third year in a row, I’m going to attempt to eat every single item on Time Out New York’s annual 100 Best Dishes list. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Let the gluttony continue… Maybe it’s because I went to theater school and learned the art of storytelling, but …
For the third year in a row, I’m going to attempt to eat every single item on Time Out New York’s annual 100 Best Dishes list. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Let the gluttony continue… It’s kind of ironic that Time Out included a list item from the boldly named …
For the third year in a row, I’m going to attempt to eat every single item on Time Out New York’s annual 100 Best Dishes list. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Let the gluttony continue… Am I the only one with a sweet tooth who does not like Momofuku Milk …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. SADLY, PANDA DUMPLING HOUSE IS NOW CLOSED. Most of the cheap restaurants in Chinatown feel like such institutions. They’re old, no frills, and authentic. Especially on Eldridge, both Prosperity and Vanessa’s have had the market on dumplings for so long that it’s hard to imagine a …