Food Adventuring Around NYC
It seems like the UrbanSpace Holiday Markets, which have always featured somewhat gimmicky food vendors, has turned into a full-on Tik Tok frenzy. Lines have gotten insane and one dumpling vendor even turned me away when I ordered saying a certain dish was only available for “Influencers.” To be honest, I am not as interested …
I have been mourning the closure of my absolute favorite food business in New York City: Chikalicious. The Japanese dessert bar (whose praises I have sang endless times on this blog) closed this past summer because chef Chika) was retiring. I’m happy they closed on their own terms and that there is still a Japanese …
I’m counting down the 10 best dishes I tasted in 2023… Eating out was definitely different this year for me. I let go of the need to visit all the latest “hot spots” (still have not been to Bad Roman or Tatiana) and found much more comfort and enjoyment in old standbys and casual neighborhood …
A few weeks ago, I got together with two old friends from the New York food blogging world. We all wrote and documented food stories for the long gone but not forgotten Midtown Lunch. This was before Tik Tok and Instagram – in simpler times when you could find a meal for $10 or less. …
The first time I visited Kjun it was in a hidden little take-out spot in the East Village. I called the chef (who I later discovered was a competitor on Top Chef) who took my order and ran my food up to me out of an unmarked door. This was during the heart of the …
It’s 2023 and I’m about to do it. God help me. I’m about to feature an NYC food shop that got famous because of Tik Tok. I’ve yet to jump on the Tik Tok bandwagon (although I get closer every day) and had no idea Chick of Us was buzzing all throughout young people’s smartphones. …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. Every once in a while a tour attendee asks me where they can try a truly American dish: a corn dog. The problem is that corn dogs are really a thing at street fairs or out in the mid West. It’s hard to find …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’ve always liked fried chicken well enough but it isn’t until I’ve started approaching middle age that I really began to appreciate its genius. Isn’t that ironic? At the time I really shouldn’t be eating this …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Whenever there is a team get together for our tour company, I am in charge of choosing the restaurant. I love that job but it sure is a lot of pressure. I can’t choose the wrong …
When I was a kid, I used to write about movies obsessively. Taking a cue from Siskel & Ebert, I would count down my favorite movies of each year and then when the 1990’s ended, I made a list for the decade. If I had enough movie knowledge, I probably should have made a list for …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Nowon just opened to the public less than a month before this posting. But they seem to already be firing on all cylinders. Jjajang refers to a Korean-Chinese dish usually made with noodles and a thick black bean sauce. Here that inspiration is put …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Corn dogs are tough to find in the city – they are definitely an American food but mostly found at street fairs. But a playful take on a corn dog exists in a very unlikely place: a Korean restaurant in Brooklyn. The Seafood “Corn Dog” …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’ve had my fair share of street meat. Not only do I lead food cart tours for Turnstile Tours, but I used to be a regular writer for the now sadly defunct Midtown Lunch. And that site …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Blood sausage has not been mentioned too much on this blog. That’s mostly because the squirm-inducing dish is not always my favorite. And it’s not because I have a problem eating blood Insa has been on my …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Although they have been marketed as a tasting menu of banchan, Atoboy really serving a tasting menu of composed modern Korean dishes. And they’re pretty good – I just take issue with the marketing of the …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The lunch choices at Her Name is Han are mostly comprised of combination platters and bapsang, consisting of a main protein and a number of side dishes. It’s a great way to taste a little of …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, KANG HO DONG BAEKJEONG IS NOW CLOSED. There are people out there who love a good steak but have never experienced Korean barbecue. If that’s the case, it’s time you stop what you’re doing (well, …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… I have such fond memories of eating some wonderful dishes in 2015. But these five were so surprising and hugely delicious, that they stand above all the rest. While I still can taste their flavors in my mind’s palate, I can’t wait to truly …
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 …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… I might have to claim Oiji, the modern refined Korean small plates joint, the best new restaurant of 2015. All the food is excellent! One of the highlights for me was a luxurious bowl of rich, seafood broth with a hint of truffles. It’s …