Food Adventuring Around NYC
My new favorite European city is Ljubljana. Of course, dating back to the 13th century, it’s not new at all. Yet it somehow is still considered “undiscovered” or even “unheard of” by most Americans. I urge you to check out this beautiful European capital and spend a few days here. And while here, of course, …
The city is constantly changing. It’s one of the most exciting and also heartbreaking things about it. Long Island City is one of the neighborhoods that is always in flux. And it’s very obvious in the local beer scene. I used to give beer tours in this Queens community before COVID and it’s very different …
After exploring the absolutely breathtaking (and crowded) Lake Bled, I knew there was one more thing to do before heading back to Ljubljana. We needed to try some cakes. Given Slovenia’s proximity to Austria, it’s no surprise that just about each town has their own cake. We had to seek out Zima (which means “the …
Jerry Seinfeld often gets credit for making the black and white cookie so famous, but of course, this iconic New York treat predates the 90’s sitcom by a lot. While I grew up eating them in South Florida (thanks to a New York heritage), they did indeed originate in New York. The question is whether …
Our first meal on our recent whirlwind trip around Croatia and Slovenia set the stage for incredible meals to come. Despite our jet lag, we made our way to a modern little hip restaurant in the capital city of Zagreb just outside the city’s market Dolac. Gostinoica Ficlek is a really cute little spot that …
We have been very lucky to have spent some time in Greece and its surrounding islands. One place we have not visited in that part of the world is a country that many Americans don’t even realize is its own country. With lots of influence from both the Greeks and the Turks, Cyprus is very …
It seems like every other week I’m documenting either a Thai restaurant or a mushroom dish. I tend to play favorites. Well, this week I’m bringing those favorites together. Bangkok Supper Club is one of the more difficult reservations to get. It’s definitely possible but takes a bit of panning and late night Resy stalking. …
Who knew there were so many versions of biryani? I’ll admit I am not so well-versed on the regionality of Indian cuisine, but I was surprised by a lot of the items on the menu at Hyderabadi Zaiqa under the biryani section. Biryani, of course, is a rice dish mixed with spices and a range …
Hidden, secret food and drink establishments will always be fun and exciting. But an interesting location is not enough to sustain a place. Shacking Burger is the newest food establishment in the unlikeliest of places. It’s in a gas station on the outskirts of Chelsea. Not only is a prepared food restaurant in a gas …
It seems like I’ve been doing this for so long that I’ve covered all the old time spots, but that is so far from true. While I’ve been to El Castillo de Jagua, the Dominican gem in the heart of the Lower East Side, I’ve never written about it on these pages. I think I …
If only AbuQir was open back when I lived in Astoria, I would have given them all my money. I used to live in this residential part of Queens for many years and I frequented both seafood markets and Egyptian restaurants around this street, but at that time (as far as I know), no business …
Perhaps Central Asian food is the next big thing? After Farida, Tengri Tagh is the second restaurant from this region in Manhattan that I’m showcasing this year. This food has been prevalent in parts of Queens and deep in southern Brooklyn, but the fact that you can now find it in both major business districts …
I am a sucker for sampler plates. I used to love Pu Pu Platters as a kid. And if a brewery doesn’t have a flight option, I’m at a loss for what to do. So it was a no brainer for me to order the colorful Lucky Six Soup Dumplings at Shanghai You Garden, a …
I’m very excited to start another search for another iconic New York dish. This one has always been in the back of my mind, but now that I have a seven-year old who loves when I bring him home cookies, it’s a no brainer. I’ll officially announce my search for the best black and white …
I almost skipped over Zillions Pizza. While the old movie marquee and neon sign is rather inviting, the neighborhood it’s located in is not. Sandwiched right between Cannabis stores and behind Port Authority, this is not the most appetizing of blocks. But I was trying to grab a quick bite before my bus and have …
Trying to find some really good food on Coney Island is tough. You’re mostly here for the kitsch and crappy fast food. I somehow managed to track down some decent tacos and ice cream recently, but more often than not, you’re going to want to eat at Nathan’s. If you’re a first timer to Coney …
I have been doing this food blog thing for a long time. I remember first visiting Roberta’s when it was still an under-the-radar pizza restaurant in an up-and-coming Brooklyn neighborhood. Now anybody who knows anything about the New York food world, knows about Roberta’s. In many ways, Roberta’s has peaked and cooled down when it …
SADLY, BAD HABIT IS NOW CLOSED. Kids can always smell out an ice cream shop. The first time I visited Caleta, I was amazed at how many kids tried to drag their parents into the shop from the street. The things is, this doesn’t look like an ice cream shop. When they first opened, the ice …
Make something crazy and wacky and odds are I will try it. I read about the unusual fruit coffees at Not As Bitter and thought “I would definitely try those.” It must have been somewhere in the back of my subconscious, because I just randomly wandered down East 10th Street. Durian coffee was not part …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. At first this Five Boroughs beer caught my eye because of the design and then the name (which sort of hinted at a very strange combination), and then finally the low ABV. I love big IPA’s, but in my older age, I can’t drink too …
