Closing the En(Case)ment (CONCLUSION)
It was no surprise that my hot dog search was littered with double entendres and childish snickers. And this post will be more of the same. Try to control yourself, if you can.
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: Father’s Day Special with Midtown Lunch at Hallo Berlin
In order to get past all the little things that annoy me about my father, I invite him to bond with me over over some manly German food at Hallo Berlin for Father’s Day. Special Thanks: halloberlinrestaurant.com midtownlunch.com ultraclay.com
DISH OF THE WEEK: Pastry Basket at L’APICIO
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, L’APICIO IS NOW CLOSED. I’ve always been of the mindset that a basket of bread should be included with your meal. Unless, of course, you’re eating at an Asian restaurant. But certainly at an Italian …
THAT DARNA FALAFEL! (Darna Falafel)
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. The neighborhood of Cobble Hill really brings the new and the old together. Some residents (mostly of Italian and Syrian descent) have been in the neighborhood for more than 50 years. More recently, new families from other parts of the world (many are French or …
DISH OF THE WEEK in New York: Cha Ca “La Vong” at POK POK
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, POK POK IS NOW CLOSED. When we visited the original Pok Pok in Portland, Oregon a few years back, we ordered terribly. While we liked the food, we chose all the heavier meat dishes. We must …
DOG, YOU SO LOCO! (Los Perros Locos)
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, LOS PERROS LOCOS IS NOW CLOSED. When I lived in Astoria, I discovered the joy of South American hot dogs. I didn’t even realize there was such a thing. But just like every region of the US has their version of hot dogs with …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Jan Olympic White Lagrrr! from SINGLECUT BEERSMITHS
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I love craft beer for many reasons. One of the biggest is that the brewers behind the suds have the freedom get very creative. Could you ever imagine a new Budweiser beer brewed with lavender or …
Pick the Pocket
Now it’s time to vote on your favorite falafel in NYC. Who fries the best chickpea?
DISH OF THE WEEK: Chocolate Soufflé at CHEZ NAPOLÉON
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City For the first few years I lived in New York, I mostly hung out in the Theater District. I’d have auditions in the morning, see a show at night, and usually eat at restaurants nearby in …
THE DAILY NOOSE (Alfanoose)
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. SADLY, ALFANOOSE IS NOW CLOSED. Upon entering Alfanoose, I thought I’d get something you don’t usually get with falafel: table service. The large dining room is unusual for a falafel joint in NYC, tying into its old history of being traditionally a street food.
DISH OF THE WEEK: Yuji Ramen’s Squid Tan Tan at SMORGASBURG
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Yuji Ramen has been getting a lot of buzz in the food world lately. Japanese chef Yuji Haraguhi’s unusual ramen dishes have been a popular option at Smorgasburg since last year; the chef is serving a …
EAT THIS HAWAII
I bring my sense of food adventure with me on the road, searching for the most authentic, iconic, and delicious dishes of a different region… After spending just nine days in Hawaii, I’m convinced I should start a version of this blog on one of the islands. If I don’t end up moving to paradise …
DISH OF THE WEEK in New York: Garden Variety at THE WAYLAND
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Usually by now, margarita season is in full swing. During most Mays, New Yorkers are sitting outside at fashionable restaurants with their friends (and pets) and sipping on salt-rimmed tequila drinks. But something about this late …
THE POLISH ARE COMING (Eagle Provisions)
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. SADLY, EAGLE PROVISIONS IS NOW CLOSED. When this hot dog search began last year, I received comments urging me to check out the frankfurters at some of Brooklyn’s Polish meat markets. I hear Polish and I immediately think Greenpoint – the neighborhood known for pierogies …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Khao Soi at PIG AND KHAO
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I must admit my expectations for Pig and Khao were pretty low. This Top Chef-driven restaurant (Leah Cohen was a troublemaker on Season Five) is co-owned by the Fatty Crew restaurant group. These are the brainchildren …
HOW ‘BOUT A NOSH? (Nish Nush)
My search for the best falafel in New York begins…. Judging by the exterior, I would never in a million years have guessed Nish Nush serves falafel. Okay, maybe if I really had a million years to guess, I would have come up with it eventually. I would hope so. But from the outside, this …
DISH OF THE WEEK in New York: Pretzel at RUNNER & STONE
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Runner & Stone does not look like most people’s idea of a bakery. There’s no deep glass display in front, no flour dusting the floor, no overwhelming buttery smell in the air. Instead there’s a well-stocked …
FALLIN’ FOR FALAFEL
There is much controversy surrounding the history of the humble little falafel. One thing that is certain is that it is now as ubiquitious in New York City as hot dogs or pizza. In fact, the task of finding the best falafel is as ludicrous as searching for the best pizza or best bagel in …
DISH OF THE WEEK in New York: Berkshire Pork Chop at RED GRAVY
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, RED GRAVY IS NOW CLOSED. I was rather surprised that one of Chef Saul Bolton’s pastas wasn’t the highlight of my recent visit to his newest Brooklyn restaurant. In fairness, we only ordered one pasta dish. …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Eastern Promise Juice at THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Green juices have become a bit of a cliché in the health food world. Real juice shops (not the sugary smoothies of Jamba Juice) have sprouted up around New York like Starbucks did almost a decade …