Food Adventuring Around NYC
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… Ops, as already mentioned in previous posts, is a pizza restaurant. But they also specialize in organic wines and this revolving salad of greens. Depending on the season and whimsy of the chef, greens are rustically combined with a bold salad dressing. I got …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… It’s pretty ballsy to take the classic Italian combo sandwich and eliminate the meat. Orchard Grocer does it to satisfying effect with fake mortadella, but the version at sandwich champs Court Street Grocers is even more impressive. Here they use thinly sliced roasted butternut squash in place …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… It looks like the carrot dog is no longer offered at the hype machine vegan restaurant By Chloe. Perhaps it was from the critical backlash or it was just a special promotion. But I actually do hope these carrot dogs made by Ducks Eatery’s …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… I have never had an experience of eating fatty meat and not feeling slightly guilty at my gluttony. Honeybee’s does away with that guilt because all of the food here (like at all of Ravi DeRossi’s restaurants) are completely vegan. The pulled pork blew …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… I’ve heard that the heart of the modern food scene in Israel is actually in the city of Tel Aviv. Well, the owners of falafel joint Nish Nush have decided to take that influence and run with it at 19 Cleveland, which calls itself …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Most accepted definitions for the word “gyro” refer to a sliced meat sandwich. The actual word comes from Greek (most food folks know it’s pronounced “yeero”) and only refers to something that spins or revolves. Meat doesn’t enter …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. When I saw an advertisement for the carrot dog at trendy fast food chain By Chloe, I did not have high expectations. I’ve not been a fan of By Chloe’s other food (except for their sweet potato fries) and was hesitant about trying something …
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 …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The vegetarian movement is spreading into all cuisines here in New York. It’s actually getting quite exciting. Who would have thought that there might be a vegetarian Szechuan restaurant in the city? But Spicy Moon now exists …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, WEST~BOURNE IS NOW CLOSED. My wife read an article somewhere that eating mushrooms could help prevent Alzheimer’s. The reason she told me about it is not because I am forgetful (which I am!) but because I have …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Do people still make New Year’s resolutions? I truly forgot about that concept when a friend of mine who owns an ice cream shop told me January is slow because people are still holding onto their health …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… One thing I vowed to do this year is to eat less meat. And I was mostly successful at that, as is evidenced in my list of 100 Best dishes. I found some amazing vegetarian (and vegan) food around the city. It’s easier and more …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Freshness is the main word at the hipster centric Queen of Falafel. I couldn’t get over how bright and fresh this platter of food was – from the Arabic salad, creamy labne cheese, hummus, tahini, richly charred smoky eggplant slices, and perfectly fried green falafel. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… There is something so perfect about cold marinated cucumbers at Chinese restaurants that gets me every time. Although Daxi in Flushing just might take the cake for this innovative approach. They curl the cucumber into rolls and then mix it with so much garlic, vinegar, and …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… SADLY, MADCAP CAFÉ IS NOW CLOSED. Sometimes I seriously just want a plate of vegetables. Something fresh, crisp, and healthy. Most of the fast food places in this town (or anywhere for that matter) don’t sell just a side order of vegetables. But that’s basically …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… I mindlessly eat too many morning pastries with my coffee to count. Don’t tell my doctor. But it’s rare that those scones, muffins, and breads are anything but an early morning treat. The hemp scone from La Colombe stood apart from the group. It …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… One of the most underrated ingredients are mushrooms. They can turn what might sound like a bland vegan meal into an umami-laden sensation. That’s what happens to these complex vegan ramen broths at Ramen Ishida in the Lower East Side. The little café also serves …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Ramen Hood on paper has not been the most exciting pop-up business inside the ever-changing and experimental Chef’s Club Counter. Vegan ramen sounds healthful and not terribly groundbreaking. I’ve actually tried ramen soups without meat products …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I stopped into Bellwether for some quick small bites before leading a Brewery Tour. I wasn’t looking for a full dinner and I wasn’t expecting either of the small dishes I ordered to be anything more than …
My search for the best falafel in New York continues…. Hipsters come from all walks of life. I had been meaning to try Queen of Falafel in Bushwick for a while now. The storefront is covered with street art and is on one of the hippest streets in Brooklyn. I assumed this is an immigrant …