Food Adventuring Around NYC
You’d think these small bite-sized potato latkes would be a special for Hanukkah when fried potato pancakes are traditional eaten. But Edith’s Sandwich Counter specializes in updated versions of traditional Jewish foods all year long. So these totkes are something you can (and should) order any day of the year. Edith’s are experts at frying …
THE SPOT: All these years of eating pizza in Dumbo and I completely ignored Ignazio’s. Even when the guy standing on the corner screamed at me and my tour guests that this was the best pizza in Dumbo. It’s hard when Ignazio’s is competing with the likes of Juliana’s, Grimaldi’s, and now L&B Spumoni Gardens …
THE PLACE: Been a while since I took myself out to a fancy new hotspot. Markette, in one of the least attractive streets in Chelsea, fits the bill nicely. The vibe is like a fancy hotel lobby with a tranquil bar and dining room. Service is friendly and attentive and this would be a great …
Holidays in New York for many, mean waiting in line to eat at an overcrowded expensive food stand at one of the city’s chaotic markets. Whether it’s Bryant Park, Union Square, Herald Square, or Columbus Circle, you can still experience a Winter Market Nightmareland….
Tacos are hot again. Like really hot. Santo Taco, which took over the iconic La Esquina take out window this past summer, has already expanded further uptown. And it’s not the only taqueria in the city garnering lots of attention. I’ve tried quite a few of the new ones (more reviews to come) and I …
It’s been a while since I wrote about a product made in New York but used for home cooking rather than created at a restaurant. I discovered one of these wonderful locally made food provisions at Stand Alone Cheese in Jackson Heights, which is a great local cheese shop in the midst of the most …
Say what you will about French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the creator of the Cronut, but you can never call him boring. His latest bakery (Papa D’Amour) pays tribute to his relationship with his family (his wife is Taiwanese) and fully fuses the two cultures into one very original establishment. The menu features lots of …
The little hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese gem Mắm has expanded since I was here last. Their very cramped Chinatown dining space has been conjoined with an adjacent cramped dining space. The barebones, but bustling space felt as close to the meals I’ve had in Vietnam than anywhere else in the city so far. And the Oc Buoi …
THE SPOT: Naya is one of those local chains that I have walked by millions of times. Since I no longer write for Midtown Lunch devoting every single day to finding an affordable mid-day meal, I never really paid much attention to this Lebanese fast casual joint, which has now expanded to nearby states and …
Cocina Consuelo has gotten quite a bit of hype (including being corned as one of NYTimes’ 100 Best Restaurants in NYC) since it opened earlier this year, but it does not seem like it will ever be fully taken over by the young social media paparazzi since it is well off-the-beaten path in Hamilton Heights. …
THE SPOT: I love Partybus. This is a true local neighborhood bakery where Jacqueline, the owner and baker, is more often than not behind the counter and sweating in the kitchen. She started the business across the street at the Hester Street Fair from a bus her friends coined “the partybus.” The “party” in the …
In a neighborhood over-run with bacon egg and cheese sandwiches, it’s nice to have a unique, alternative breakfast option. The long-time favorite Taiwanese haunt Ho Foods (which has expanded since I first visited in 2018) serves a special breakfast menu on Thursday-Sunday. And it’s worth seeking out! A warming bowl of Savory Soy Milk with …
THE PLACE: Laliko sits on a corner storefront in the West Village that has seen lots of food concepts over the last few years. This stylish, modern Georgian restaurant has been here since last spring and I’m hoping it sticks around for at least a few more. They are one of a number of new …
It’s that time of year where the weather starts getting a bit chilly and we all come under attack from pumpkins – with or without spice. From doughnuts to pancakes to cream cheese, pumpkins are lurking around every corner in New York City and it seems like there’s no escape….
THE PLACE: While in Barcelona this summer, I really wanted to take my family to an old-school churrería where we could get a breakfast of churros and chocolate. It seemed like all the places I had planned for near our hotel were closed for the week we were visiting. I started to panic, but somehow …
THE PLACE: San Sebastián, or Donostia as the locals call it, is a magical place. Not only is it a rich cultural city with incredible architecture, bustling city life, and a pristine beach, but it is arguably home to the most amazing food in the world. In addition to your choice of Michelin-starred restaurants, pintxo …
THE PLACE: Along the Nive River sits a very charming commercial street in Bayonne, France (not to be confused with Bayonne, New Jersey). This is a town in the Basque Country of France that feels as far away from Paris as you could possibly imagine. We had just two nights in this small but fascinating …
THE PLACE: We spent most of our time in Bordeaux in the historic Old Town or the trendy Chartrons District. It wasn’t until the last night that we wanted a low-key meal not far from our hotel and so we wandered over to the area surrounding the Basilica St. Michel. That’s where we discovered a …
THE PLACE: Paris is magical so it’s hard to not discover a gorgeous little bistro with all the atmosphere you’d hope for in an airy local spot in the City of Love. They’re on every corner. Yet La Marine, which was recommended to me by the one and only Peter Shelsky, was even more special …
The signs are everywhere, splattered all over the city that you need to try the viral Dubai chocolate. Have you spent your life’s saving to try this chocolate bar? I don’t get it – what’s all the fuss???
