Food Adventuring Around NYC
Cocina Consuelo has gotten quite a bit of hype (including being corned as one of NYTimes’ 100 Best Restaurants in NYC) since it opened earlier this year, but it does not seem like it will ever be fully taken over by the young social media paparazzi since it is well off-the-beaten path in Hamilton Heights. …
Did I ever think I’d make a hot dog during this international cooking journey? Maybe. Hot dogs are not just an American thing. You might be surprised to discover they are huge in Scandinavia, Asia, and, of course, South America. When thinking through the traditional dishes from Chile, it only made sense to share with …
My search for the best ice cream in New York continues …. Sugar Hill is a great name for an ice cream shop. Funny that in the case of Sugar Hill Creamery it also refers to the neighborhood of Harlem (called Sugar Hill) where it set up shop in 2017. I don’t know the food scene …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Fieldtrip, the new fast casual bowl concept in Harlem, has a menu full of rice bowls. But instead of just choosing between brown and white rice and then customizing your toppings, these are much more well-curated. …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… There’s a slightly hidden festive Caribbean crab shack in Harlem that can’t be missed. Not only is the vibe and ambiance exciting, but the food is unexpectedly inventive. For their crabcake sandwich, not only do they use lump crab meat without much filler, but …
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. I never thought it would come to this, but I’m about to review a supermarket on this blog. Albeit the supermarket in question is a New York born company that is dedicated to the community and still a family-run business. In a way Fairway is …
Lamb is the thing to get at Keur Sokhna, especially the grilled lamb chops served at dinner. Loaded with expertly seasoned, charred meat and topped with sweet mustard-laced onions, the dibi are a must have. And I can’t resist the plantain sides, fried in red palm oil. Price: $12 KEUR SOKHNA 2249 Adam Clayton Powell Junior …
Only available as a lunch-time special, this classic Senegalese dish features cubes of gamey, tender lamb in a rich, distinct peanut butter stew with potatoes, carrots, and onions. Price: $11 KEUR SOKHNA 2249 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard (between West 132nd and West 133rd Street), West Harlem (212) 368-5005 keursokhnaplus.com
For the fourth year in a row, I present the 100 most exciting dishes I’ve consumed during my food adventures around the five boroughs. Look for another five dishes every few days. That poor little chicken has gotten a bad reputation for so long. Most of us know chicken in this country from overly processed, …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I don’t get up to Harlem nearly as often as I should, which is a shame since there’s a whole world of food options up there. I did some exploring recently with my friend and food …
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. SADLY, MEHTAPHOR IS NOW CLOSED. NUMBER 20: HAZELNUT SOUFFLE at MEHTAPHOR Just in time for the biggest consumer holiday of them …
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. These are in no particular order. 25. TRES HOMBRES …
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. Just a quick subway ride up to West …