Food Adventuring Around NYC
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. SADLY, PACIFICANA IS NOW CLOSED. It was very strange coming to Pacificana and saying no to all the women who stopped by with carts. This massive banquet hall is most known for their authentic dim sum. If you’ve never experienced dim sum, Pacificana is the place to …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. The first place most New Yorkers, including myself, have ever tasted soup dumplings is probably at Joe’s Shanghai. It opened in Flushing in 1995 and then soon opened a second location in the heart of Chinatown. That’s part of why it’s so popular. It’s pretty old in …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. SADLY, 21 SHANGHAI HOUSE IS NOW CLOSED. The new restaurants that open in the heart of Chinatown never get the same amount of press and fanfare as the hot restaurants that open in Brooklyn or Chelsea. So they often slip under-the-radar.
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, NEW FLUSHING BAKERY IS NOW CLOSED. When I was in Portugal last year, I had at least one (sometimes two) egg tarts a day. It’s just what you did. They were sweet, creamy satisfying yellow …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. For my dumpling reviews, it’s been a while since I’ve ventured much further outside one of this city’s Chinatowns. I especially did not expect to find myself in the Theater District for legitimate dumplings. But that’s exactly where Kung Fu Ramen sits – on Eighth …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… It was actually very difficult to narrow down all the things I tasted this year to the 100 Best. It was a good year for food in New York. Food is the best way to create memories and these top ten are dishes I’ll …
SADLY, DUMPLING GALAXY IS NOW CLOSED. The shopping malls in Flushing are the best. You won’t find any generic fast food chains (no Chick-Fil-A or Sbarro) – only regional Chinese food. Dumpling Galaxy is one of my new favorites if only for the sheer variety of dumpling fillings (close to 100). The best I tried …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… Most soup dumplings have a thick skin to prevent breakage, but at The Bao, a new cheap eats destination in the East Village, they are head-scratchingly thin and tender. Somehow the soup stays inside until you bite it to reveal soft minced pork with rich …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… There are an endless number of hidden food options in Chinatown. Some are literal holes in the wall. others are down a hallway, but Sun Hin Lung Co. is really a window attached to a tofu factory. From the window, you can purchase excellent …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… Peanut butter and noodles might sound like an unlikely combination, but it works perfectly. The springy noodles at Shu Jiao Fu Zhou come with an earthy, slightly sweet peanut butter sauce finished with soy sauce and scallions. When the noodles soak up the tang and …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… In Chinatown, it’s always the places you’re least likely to wander into that are worth wondering into. All the incredibly cheap dishes (nothing was over $4) at Shu Jia Fu Zhou were worth much more than I paid. I even liked the scary sounding …
SADLY, BIÁN DANG IS NOW CLOSED. One of the more unique food trucks in the city is Bián Dång which specializes in Taiwanese pork chops and fried chicken. You can have a full-on pork tasting menu when you top your tender pork chop with their special tangy pork sauce. You’ll be shocked at how much …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. I recently read a blog post where the writer said they visited a mediocre dumpling spot on St. Marks. It turns out they were talking about The Bao, which opened late last year and specializes in xiao long bao (or soup dumplings). Now I might …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. As I was leaving Shu Jiao Fu Zhou, someone spied me taking photos and politely told me how great the place was and that he comes there every day. Not sure if that was a plea for me to give it attention or a warning …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. Have you ever wondered what I do all day? The answer is simple: I walk and I eat. One of the tour companies I work for having documented their guides in their neighborhoods talking about their favorite places. Since I’m a …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, TASTE OF NORTHERN CHINA IS NOW CLOSED. Finding places in Chinatown is really difficult. The winding streets and unmarked doors create a confusing system for finding a new restaurant. The address for Taste of Northern China …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. SADLY, DUMPLING GALAXY IS NOW CLOSED. For me, too many options are both a blessing and a curse. I am terrible at making decisions mostly because I want a little bit of everything. So you can imagine how overwhelming Dumpling Galaxy was for me. The new …
SADLY, INDESSERT IS NOW CLOSED. Sort of like a hybird of bubble tea and rice pudding, the Purple Rain is something brand new. Focusing on classic Chinese flavors and sweet soups, InDessert is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. This drink doesn’t go over the top with that sweetness, but instead concentrates on texture. …
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 …
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.