Food Adventuring Around NYC
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, MAMA FINA’S HOUSE OF FILIPINO SISIG IS NOW CLOSED. Sisig is a popular Filipino dish that I’ve tried many times before. Usually it is a rich bowl of fried chopped pig parts, chiles, and loads of garlic. At Mama Fina’s, they take that …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… This year Joe’s Steam Rice Roll, a classic Flushing counter, expanded to Manhattan’s Chinatown. I’m in Manhattan all the time but I was embarrassed that I had never been to the original spot, so this year I changed it. Like many of the best …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Maison Pickle is a roomy French bistro that does not specialize in pickles (although they do have those on the menu). The specialty is the humble French dip sandwich and it’s one of the best in the city. Tender sirloin is served on a …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… I go to Madonia Bakery regularly on the Arthur Avenue Food tour that I lead, but I only recently noticed this crown-like loaf of bread. It’s only available as a special Wednesday-Sunday and if you see it, you must get it. It’s basically a …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Gingerbread. Eggnog. Peppermint. Those are some of the flavors that most expect to see at dessert shops during he holiday season. So it was a bit of a shock and a pleasant surprise to discover something …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… My pizza reviews this year have dwindled. But not for lack of trying. I’ve eaten lots of great pizza, but my life (namely my very active two year old son) has made writing about them difficult. I wish I was able to put together …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… It doesn’t matter which one you order – all the tamales at the unassuming Factory Tamal are fantastic. Open up the corn husks to uncover a sweet savory mound of masa steamed with things like rich earthy chicken molé or spicy rajas con queso …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, ARCADE BAKERY IS NOW CLOSED. Woah! I knew Arcade Bakery made incredible buttery French pastries but I had never tasted anything quite like the Chocolate Hazelnut Danish. The substantial log breaks apart into a flaky mess. Bits of rich dark chocolate linger throughout and …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… I’ve heard tell of the secret breakfast cart from the owners of Los Tacos No. 1 that comes out in the middle of Chelsea Market in the morning hours. I’m rarely up and in Chelsea Market at that hour, but when I finally found …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, MADCAP CAFÉ IS NOW CLOSED. Sometimes I seriously just want a plate of vegetables. Something fresh, crisp, and healthy. Most of the fast food places in this town (or anywhere for that matter) don’t sell just a side order of vegetables. But that’s basically …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Some may know that coffee actually comes from a fruit similar to a cherry, but not many (at least in this country) have tasted that fruit. Well, the Colombian-focused Devoción gets you one step closer by turning the dried cherries into a sparkling beverage. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Over the years, I’ve seen lots of our favorite childhood treats re-thought for a modern, more discerning palate. But this is the first time I’ve seen the humble peanut butter cup turned into something special. I actually didn’t think peanut butter cups needed re-invention, …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, GLORIA IS NOW CLOSED. Gloria is one of my favorite restaurant discoveries of the year. It’s like a more affordable hip Le Bernardin, which is also true because the chef once cut his teeth at Eric Ripert’s seafood den. This rich play on a crab …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… You know it has to be good if a complimentary plate of bread and butter stands out from the crowd. This dense and chewy mound of barley and sourdough carbs is impossible to stop eating. At Agern in Grand Central Terminal, it’s served warm …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… I mindlessly eat too many morning pastries with my coffee to count. Don’t tell my doctor. But it’s rare that those scones, muffins, and breads are anything but an early morning treat. The hemp scone from La Colombe stood apart from the group. It …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, LA ESQUINA (TAKE OUT) IS NOW CLOSED. La Esquina has been around for years. Sadly I no longer think of them as the best tacos in the city – mostly because other places have come more recently to take the crown. But this year …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, NOODLE BAR AT BRUSHSTROKE IS NOW CLOSED. This amazing cold ramen was going to be a Dish of the Week, but sadly the hidden restaurant closed shortly after I visited it. It was by far one of the best things I tasted this …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, THE FRUITSAND IS NOW CLOSED. Sadly when I visited this interesting little spot in the outdoor Bowery Market, I had a feeling The Fruitsand’s days were numbered. The location is difficult and for some reason these cute little Japanese sandwiches never took off on Instagram …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Back in 2010, one of the most exciting kitchens in the city was attached to a Brooklyn grocery store called Brooklyn Fare. It started as an intimate multi-course meal overseen by Chef César Ramirez. I was lucky …
Come back on Wednesdays for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. In Locals Know, I explore a new city through the tours of Urban Adventures. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Except for local New Yorkers who get caught up in the crowds of the holiday festivities. Crowds can make this …
