Choose the Cheesecake
Do you like dense, creamy cheesecakes or maybe a light, fluffy slice or do you prefer one with a hint of lemon and ricotta? Choose your favorite. And if I missed anything, let me know in the comments below.
DISH OF THE WEEK: The Greenbird at UMAMI BURGER
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Turkey burgers have always been hit or miss. Even for the health conscious or those trying to avoid red meat, there’s no guarantee that when you order a turkey burger that you won’t find a dry …
THANKSGIVING FOR ONE: Thanksgiving Special 2014
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. Christmas cookies can sometimes be a waste of calories. Boring, bland, predictable. That’s what I’ve always thought, but one night I was visited by three spirits who showed me the way and taught me the true meaning of Christmas cookies. A …
ICE CREAM REVIEW: Ice & Vice
My search for the best ice cream in New York continues …. I first learned about Ice & Vice when they received a Vendy Award nomination for best dessert. They operated out of LIC Flea and Brooklyn Night Bazaar. Those are two places that I had yet to visit since they were both a bit …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Hot Borscht at UKRAINIAN EAST VILLAGE RESTAURANT
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City When you think of borscht, you probably think of a bowl of dark red liquid, but do you think of a hot or cold soup? Think about it. Turns out borscht can be served at either temperature. …
NYC FOOD CART TOUR: Vendy Plaza
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. NYC Food Cart Tour is my exploration of the hard-working vendors feeding NYC’s population every day. For five weeks, the folks at the Vendy Awards (and the Street Vendor Project) teamed up with City Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito to host …
FALAFEL REVIEW: The Falafel Shop
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. SADLY, THE FALAFEL SHOP IS NOW CLOSED. It’s always strange to walk around the heart of the Lower East Side during lunch hours. This neighborhood doesn’t really come alive until after work, when people flood the restaurants, bars, and clubs. During the day, it doesn’t seem …
Warm Up With Village Voice’s Holiday Spirits
The cold has come. It has taken hold of this city and will probably not release its grasp until April. So what’s the best way to prepare for this onslaught of freezing? Drinking, of course. Village Voice has another big food and drink event coming up this Thursday, November 20 from 6-9pm and I, for …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Smoked & Fried Dates Stuffed With Duck at FUNG TU
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, FUNG TU IS NOW CLOSED. High-end Chinese restaurants are few and far between. Especially in Chinatown itself. Most people would say if you are paying more than two dollars for a plate of dumplings, you are …
EAT THIS ST. LOUIS
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… These Eat This travelogues will be ongoing posts. For instance, I spent a few days in St. Louis recently and only got to taste a fraction of the iconic, local …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Burger at MARIETTA
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Burgers in this city are deceptively expensive. Oftentimes the price you see on the menu might be reasonable, but that’s without all the fix-in’s. You want cheese, fries, bacon, an egg, or chicken liver mousse? Probably, …
CHEESECAKE REVIEW: Martha’s Country Bakery
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. The Greeks may have been the ones who invented the cheesecake, but they probably were not the first to bring it to New York. We have either the Germans, Italians, or Jews to thank for that. But that doesn’t mean the Greeks aren’t here and …
THE GREAT PUMPKIN HAUNTING: Halloween Special 2014
This year, everywhere I turn, I feel a presence. Something is following me. It’s in every restaurant and café I visit. There is literally no escape from the madness. I captured the nightmarish reality in my newest Halloween video…
DISH OF THE WEEK: Beef Rib at HOMETOWN BAR-B-QUE
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City My hope was to have a Halloween themed Dish of the Week today, but I haven’t had any scary (in a good way) dishes in a while. So instead, I want to write about my new …
DUMPLING REVIEW: Mimi Cheng’s
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. Certain foods just work better when they’re dirty and cheap. I know that sounds wrong, but after trying the “cleaned-up” dumplings at Mimi Cheng’s, I realize this is so true.
DISH OF THE WEEK: Squid at Bergen Hill
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, BERGEN HILL IS NOW CLOSED. More and more people these days are going gluten-free. Whether it’s for a true sensitivity to wheat or because it’s the trendy thing to do, restaurants are realizing they have to …
NYC FOOD CART TOUR: Banh Mi Cart
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. NYC Food Cart Tour is my exploration of the hard-working vendors feeding NYC’s population every day. Plenty of the carts and trucks I’ve already featured on this video series are used to the press and the attention. There is no shortage …
BEER REVIEW: Gun Hill Brewing’s Kraftwerk Altbier, Port Jeff’s Boo Brew, and Barrier Brewery’s Hopfen Blasten at ASTORIA BIER & CHEESE
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. I remember a few months ago before the second location of Astoria Bier & Cheese opened on Ditmars, I passed by a few people on the street who saw the sign announcing the beer store’s opening and they expressed their doubt. “Beer and cheese don’t …
DISH OF THE WEEK: Grilled Short Rib at BETONY
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, BETONY IS NOW CLOSED. It’s around this time every year that Time Out New York puts out their annual 100 Best Dishes list. I’ve always found that a fun issue. In fact, I spent three years …
Video: NYC FOOD CART TOUR: Wafels & Dinges
People often ask me which truck is my favorite. But that’s almost an impossible question. Every one is so different and offers food that is distinct and delicious. But I do always admit I have a big soft spot in my heart for Wafels & Dinges, which is the grand finale of just about all …