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.
Oy vey! I’m not much of a breakfast person (partly because I sleep rather late) so you won’t ever see this site dedicated to finding the best oatmeal in the city. However there is one breakfast dish that is so iconic to New York City that there was no way I could ignore it. Bagels have …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. SADLY, BHOJAN IS NOW CLOSED. Gujarat is a region …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. It seems like there’s not a single old …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Who would go to a wine bar and …
Sooner or later, it was bound to happen. Anybody who knows me knows that I’m not the most organized and careful person in the world, and so my gadgets (and clothes) tend to break or rip. And eventually it happened with my camera. Except it didn’t break (as far as I know), but rather fell …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. I’m truly amazed at how many critics and …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. SADLY, HAN SHIN POCHA IS NOW CLOSED. For a …
The sign reads “Dumplings” with a few Chinese characters above it. I wonder what this place sells. My guess would be steamed and fried dumplings. Turns out I’m only half right. Dumplings, or more officially Jin Mei Dumplings is another cheap dumpling storefront in the heart of Chinatown. This one is a little off the …
Every borough has its own pizza culture. Some (Brooklyn) more prominent and noteworthy than others (the Bronx). And while it may get overlooked very often, Staten Island gives Manhattan and Brooklyn a run for its money when it comes to pizza offerings. One highly regarded pizzeria out on Staten Island that I never made it …
If you spend much time in the East Village, you know that yes, it’s an eclectic food scene but it’s specifically overwhelmed with Asian eateries. Everywhere you turn on or around St. Marks Place, you’ll see Japanese izakayas, bubble tea shops, ramen noodle bars, even the occasional Asian dessert spot (one even called Spot). Not …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. SADLY, VANDAAG IS NOW CLOSED. Hot Lightning could …
A few months ago I wrote about what I thought was Fried Dumplings on Allen Street. Well, that joint was at one time called Fried Dumplings, still bears the sign, and was the original of a two storefront business. That location closed last year and re-opened shortly before my visit displaying the subtitle, “Inexpensive Delicacies …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. When the fried chicken trend crosses over into …
It’s been a long time coming, but here is Episode Four: When Adam doesn’t return his phone calls, Brian searches for a new sidekick to document the search for NY’s best dumplings. He finds somebody who looks like the perfect replacement. But looks can be deceiving.
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. SADLY, THE RED CAT IS NOW CLOSED. When I …
SADLY, RICKSHAW DUMPLING BAR IS NOW CLOSED. Generally, the proper sauces to apply to Northern style Chinese dumplings are soy vinegar for some salty sweetness and sriracha for heat and more heat. Some spots (like Excellent Dumpling House) make their own dumpling sauce usually with a bit of both of these. Other newer more hip places …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. New York is notorious for not having great …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. New York is amazing for many reasons, but …
As you all know, I’ve been spending a lot of time in Chinatown lately. And not just in Manhattan; in Sunset Park, Elmhurst, and Flushing as well. And generally, I’m not squeamish about eating at a dive with dirty floors and no place to sit. With some notable exceptions, I have observed that many of …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Fried Chicken has become somewhat of a cliche …