Food Adventuring Around NYC
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 …
THE PLACE: Places like Ramro did not exist in Astoria when I lived and hung out in this neighborhood decades ago. This is an intimate high-brow restaurant bordering on fine dining with a focus on an under-represented cuisine outside of Queens (Filipino). The service here is top-notch and the few tables are close together, yet …
THE PLACE: While wandering around scouting a brand new food tour, I discovered a little stand outside the famous Phil-Am Food Mart. This is a weekend pop-up that is not officially related to the Filipino market, but of course, is selling street food that would appeal to the market’s customers. And don’t worry, they absolutely …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City You really would have no idea the incredible and unique desserts waiting inside for you at Kabisera, The storefront looks like an old fashioned coffee shop that has been there for years. No fancy white panels or neon cursive …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Usually when someone suggests ordering ceviche, they are either at a Mexican or Peruvian restaurant. But almost definitely Latin American. I had no idea that Filipino’s had their own version of the marinated raw fish called Kinilaw. I discovered at the very exciting new Filipino …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Traditionally, laing is a Filipino dish made of shredded taro leaves. Tsismis, a new and very exciting Filipino gastropub does not seem to do things traditionally. Instead of taro, they use the very popular ingredient kale – shredded and cooked down with coconut milk …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City When the Ube Sandwich came out at Spring Cafe, I had memories of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The toasted multi-grain bread was just as thin and while the traditional Filipino spread looked a lot more …
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 2016… There’s a lot to discover about Filipino food. It’s lesser known in this country and it is great. First thing you need to know is that Filipino cuisine has their own bacon. You like this already, don’t you? It’s not smoked like its Western …
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, MANILA SOCIAL CLUB IS NOW CLOSED. Filipino is not always the first cuisine that comes to mind when you think brunch. But once you try this giant smoky tortang talong (eggplant omelette) with garlic rice, you’ll start to crave it all hours of the day. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… Filipino newcomer House of Inasal had the end and the beginning of the meal figured out. You must start your feast with these Filipino street food staples. Tiny quail eggs are battered and fried and served with a vinegar dipping sauce that cuts the …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City For most of us in this country, this has been a tough week. Half of the country is completely destroyed by the election results and all the anxiety leading up to it. This is not a …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Tuna is a fish I usually associate with Japanese nigiri, packed and canned, or lightly seared at a cheesy Pan-Asian restaurant. But I recently discovered that when the belly is marinated and grilled, it is a …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I miss Queens so much. Since moving away from Astoria over a year ago, my culinary adventures have not been nearly as diverse, authentic, or adventurous. While I try to visit the borough regularly, I miss …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I must admit my expectations for Pig and Khao were pretty low. This Top Chef-driven restaurant (Leah Cohen was a troublemaker on Season Five) is co-owned by the Fatty Crew restaurant group. These are the brainchildren …
Now that I’ve eaten my way through somebody else’s list (Time Out New York), I’m ready to compile my own 100 spectacular things I’ve tasted in 2012. Look for another five dishes every few days. NUMBER 65: KUNG PAO PASTRAMI at MISSION CHINESE Some might call them gimmicky foods, but I find them exhilarating and …
For the third year in a row, I’m going to attempt to eat every single item on Time Out New York’s annual 100 Best Dishes list. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Let the gluttony continue… SADLY, MAHARLIKA IS NOW CLOSED. For most Americans, a dish of pork belly, cheeks, ears, and …
For the third year in a row, I’m going to attempt to eat every single item on Time Out New York’s annual 100 Best Dishes list. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. Let the gluttony continue… SADLY, PURPLE YAM IS NOW CLOSED. The name Purple Yam makes me think I’m going …
Once again Time Out New York released their Top 100 Dishes of the year and once again, I’m going to eat my way through every one. And no price point or subway delay will stop me. In no particular order, here’s my take on their Top 100. SADLY, PURPLE YAM IS NOW CLOSED. Filipino food …