Food Adventuring Around NYC
What’s new, Argentina? Well, probably lots, but we decided to stay pretty traditional when it came to what to cook this week. Without a doubt, we knew whatever dish we chose from Argentina, it had to have beef as the main component. Beef is perhaps the most important part of the Argentinian diet. It’s almost as …
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… Wow! Not only are we down another year, but we are putting an entire decade behind us. And now that we are well into the 21st Century, I have been eating my way around New York officially for 10 years. Whew! So perhaps I …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2016… Steakhouses are tough in this city. And they should be medium rare. What I mean is, they are so expensive that it’s only possible for a special occasion (unless you are one of the lucky elite). Quality Eats is one of the few places …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, WHITE GOLD BUTCHERS IS NOW CLOSED. One of the most anticipated openings this year was from Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield, the chef and brains behind such hits as The Spotted Pig and The Breslin. White …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, AMADA IS NOW CLOSED. There is one dish on the menu at the brand-spanking new Amada that is super super exciting. In fairness, many of the dishes are super exciting. There is an arugula salad wrapped …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… I’m not a sports guy, so when I find myself at a sporting event, I immediately do research to find the best possible food option at the stadium. It’s not always easy. At Yankee Stadium, there are a handful of decent options (among the usual …
Looking back on 2014, I present the most memorable and greatest dishes of my year. In years past, I’ve done a full two month countdown of all 100 of my favorite dishes. This year, I decided to just focus on and give praise to the ten most memorable dishes of the year. I’ll still put …
One of New York’s most iconic restaurants is the historic Keens Steakhouse. They’re known for filets and T-bone steaks, of course, but even more so for their preparation of the rarely seen mutton chop. The mature sheeps yields huge amounts of tender and delicate meat. And don’t be scared of the classic mint jelly accompaniment. …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I have mixed feelings about the holiday season in New York. At times, my internal grinch comes out and is easily annoyed by the crowds, the consumerism, and the endless urban jingle bells. But at other …
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 …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’ve never been a fan of steakhouses. They’re just so uninteresting. I like a tender filet mignon or fatty ribeye as much as the next macho carnivorous guy. But I can’t get past paying top dollar …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Alright, so it might be difficult to completely detach myself from Time Out’s list. This Dish of the Week entry happens to be pretty high up on their current Top 100 list. And while that was …
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… When you think Chinese food in this country, you very rarely think farm fresh and …
I’ve devoured Time Out’s 100 Best dishes and now, once again, I’ve been inspired to create my own list. These are the 100 dishes I have continued to think about since tasting them at some point in 2011. Look for another five dishes every few days. 10. PORK MILANESE at ROMAN’S At most restaurants you …
If Time Out New York can do it, so can I. I’ve been inspired and satiated by Time Out’s 2009 Top 100 list and look forward to conquering their 2010 list very soon. But from now until the end of the year, I present my own Top 100 Dishes of the year in reverse order. …
Ice cream at a steakhouse is usually forgettable. It’s often consumed after a gut-busting meal and it’s possibly more painful to gobble up the dessert than it is pleasurable. But even still, the ice cream is rarely more than the usual vanilla or chocolate. And it’s almost never homemade. Quality Meats has never played by …
SADLY, SAMMY’S ROUMANIAN STEAK HOUSE IS NOW CLOSED. Oy vey! Chopped liver! I’ve never been a fan of liver. I remember (as every good Jewish boy does) growing up having chopped liver out on the table with the veggies and potato chips at a family gathering. Now ours was most likely store bought (sorry Mom!) and …
When Time Out published this list of 100 Tastes You’ve Gotta Try, I figured there would be some burgers, pizza, lots of ethnic food, a few hip cocktails or two. But I never guessed that this list would bring me to a strip club. A strip house, maybe, but a strip club? And I remember …
SADLY, PRIME MEATS IS NOW CLOSED. I’ve never been a fan of big steakhouses. Maybe it’s because my soul was drained when I worked at Del Frisco’s for years, but I just don’t feel like I fit in with the white table cloths and the excessive spending and gluttony. It’s about power just as much as …