Food Adventuring Around NYC
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 documenting my food adventures around New York officially for 10 years. Whew! So perhaps I am …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Wow! I’m getting predictable. I just checked to see what my final Dish of the Week from last year was and turns out 2018 Brian Hoffman had the same thoughts as the present day one. Last year …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. The last time I reviewed (or really tased) any beers from Grimm was way back in 2013 when they first hit the scene as a gypsy brewer. Early on, they were incredibly experimental and slowly built up a momentum of rabid beer followers. I imagine …
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… The Margherita slice at the very popular L’Industrie didn’t look like much, but it actually stands up to most of the city’s other to-go slice joints. The crust is impeccably crisp and the cheese and sauce combo had a nice rich tang. All of …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2019… There’s nothing like a freshly fried hot donut. Now when you put a unique spin on it by making the dough out of gluten less mochi (rice cake), it gets even better. I’ve had this type of donut before but never as special as …
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 You could be forgiven if you look at the name of this week’s Dish of the Week and think of an infamous movie flop from 2003 starring the then It-couple Bennifer (Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez …
My search for the best pizza in New York continues…. I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t indulged in many typical NY slices in the last few years or if now that I’ve dabbled again, I’ve lucked out. But I have had two excellent slices in a row at cheap unassuming spots. Granted both …
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… 28 Day dry aged beef inside a potsticker?? Who ever heard of such a thing at a small casual take out spot like East Wind Snack Shop? The preparation truly makes a difference in terms of flavor. The meat has a strong rich beefy flavor that lingers – …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… Most Instagram food sensations are hued with bright rainbow colors. Not so the eye-catching malted pancakes at the Williamsburg hit Sunday in Brooklyn. These fluffy buttery breakfast gutbombs are surprisingly different shades of brown but no less striking (or delicious). In lieu of maple syrup, the …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… I meant to put out a proper review of the wacky international ice cream shop that opened this year selling booza. Booza doesn’t get you drunk but will certainly put a smile on your face. The Middle Eastern ice cream is thickened with sahlab (a …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City The is the first year that I took my son to the Vendy Awards and he was aware of what was going on. He’s on his way to being two year’s old. So while he still …
My search for the best ice cream in New York continues …. New Yorkers love hidden food spots and they love rooftops and they still mostly love food trucks. Imagine what happens when those three things are combined. Mister Dips is a secret air stream that resides on a rooftop deck at the William Vale Hotel …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, DENIZEN IS NOW CLOSED. When bread pudding is on the dessert menu, I usually keep looking for another sweet option. Not sure why but I would rather have a dessert with chocolate, caramel, or even fruit. …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Perhaps March is the month for me to jump all in with tongue numbing spice. Last week, I happily burned my tongue off with the dry Kang Hoh curry at a new Thai restaurant in Brooklyn. This …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… I might be one of the last food people in New York to discover this dish. Missy Robbins opened Lilia last year in Williamsburg and all the food writers rejoiced. Most especially, they singled out this plate of delicately filled tubes of pasta. Each bite …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… My first post on this site was for the still excellent pizzeria Kesté. This year they expanded big time with locations in both Williamsburg and the Financial District. And they also got a little fancier with a few new appetizers that were not available …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… SADLY, SAMESA IS NOW CLOSED. Leave it to hipster chefs to put an interesting spin on the bar snacks we know too well as chicken wings. Here they fry them and season them with a dry rub of za’atar spice. It gives it a distinct …