Food Adventuring Around NYC
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I just got back from another trip to Philadelphia. And while there, of course, I had to try another of the city’s famed cheesesteaks. One day (after many more trips to Philly), I will have an …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… This unique combination had been on my radar for a few years and I finally got to taste the Jamaican-Japanese mash-up. Miss Lily’s switches out the Japanese pork bone broths for a spicy jerk broth. Alongside the springy noodles is jerk chicken, ackee, jerk …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… You may hear saganaki and think a showy flaming plate of cheese complete with shouts of “Opa!” There is not quite as much of a visual show at Pylos, but the version here is about as good as it gets. Three tangy Greek cheeses …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… 2016 was a tough year. From a whirlwind political circus to the loss of many beloved celebrities to worldwide tragedies, the news was full of sad things. But there was still joy out there and as usual, I found a lot of that joy through food. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… SADLY, ZADIE’S OYSTER BAR IS NOW CLOSED. What used to be a little wine bar called Terroir has transformed into a temple for oysters, oysters, and more oysters. The bivalves are available in all forms – I really loved the baked oysters with seaweed butter, …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… Before Brooks Headley opened the vegan burger sensation Superiority Burger, he was the famed dessert chef of Michelin-rated Del Posto. And his soft serve/sorbet combo feels like one of his composed plated dessert but in a fast food atmosphere. Flavors range seasonally but the tangy …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… Although it may sound strange to American tastes, buttery miso makes a very smart base for ice cream – especially when studded with sweet and slightly acidic cherry pieces. After tasting this, the concept of cherry vanilla becomes irrelevant. How come more people aren’t demanding …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… SADLY, MAYAHUEL IS NOW CLOSED. Don’t ignore the food menu at Mayahuel. While their expert tequila and mezcal cocktails may be distracting, their Mexican small plates are phenomenal. Every evening here must end with the crunchy, creamy, and cinnamony churros dipped into a decadent bowl …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… One of my favorite meals of last year was at the clandestine East Village sushi temple Kura. Well I was stoked this year when the Kura folks opened a secret room of udon. On a winter night, I can’t think of anything more restorative …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City This summer I spent a few weeks travelling around Eastern Europe and I learned that the king of food in most countries is beer and sausage. Here in New York, I’ve only experienced a bit of the …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. It’s quite a bold statement to say you invented the hot dog. But there may be some validity to the story that Feltman’s provides. Back in the year 1867, a German immigrant named Charles Feltman started a pushcart where he was the first to use a …
SADLY, MIKEY LIKES IT ICE CREAM IS NOW CLOSED. I feel pretty bad about this review. I don’t loke criticizing small businesses that are doing their best to invest in and embrace the community. I like Mikey Likes It. The owner was on premises and thanked me for my support. I also like the concept …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, BRUNO IS NOW CLOSED. I love when a restaurant comes along and totally reconstructs something that we are all too familiar with. People deconstruct macaroni and cheese, s’mores, and steak tartare all the time. But I was …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The issue of spice can get a bit frustrating at restaurants where spice reigns supreme. I suppose some people might end up with a dish that burns their mouth off and then others might be expecting …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. In Locals Know, I explore a new city through the tours of Urban Adventures. Last year, I helped design a tour for Urban Adventures that has been a huge success (if I do say so myself). It involves cocktails, so how …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I am way late to the game on this one. Oda House opened in the East Village back in 2013 introducing Georgian food to Manhattan. There has been a strong Georgian community (complete with bakeries and restaurants) …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. When Empellón al Pastor announced they were re-thinking their menu and it would now include a cheeseburger taco, I assumed they had jumped the shark. What started as …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, TIMNA IS NOW CLOSED. Bread baskets were actually a very trendy thing here in New York just a few years ago. And I’m not talking about complimentary bread baskets like restaurants used to offer. I’m talking …
My search for the best pizza in New York continues…. Everybody loves pizza. So it’s in chefs’ best interests to try to make the dish accessible to everyone – especially in this day and age of allergies and dietary restrictions. But I’ve tried raw and gluten-free pizza and they’re never quite the same as the real thing. …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City There was a time in New York when you could get a cheap (and I mean cheap) dinner of well-cooked pasta and sauce. That time is mostly gone. Even one of my old favorites, Supper, which is …