Food Adventuring Around NYC
Perhaps the New York hot dog is going the way of the pizza and gaining influence from out west. New Yorkers know Detroit-style pizza is as ubiquitous now (if not more so) as coal oven pies and it seems like most of the new hot dog places are ignoring the sauerkraut for a drag through …
I’m not sure I really understand the difference between a finger and a nugget when it comes to chicken. The birds, of course, don’t have either. I’m sure the difference comes from the shape of the fritter. It wasn’t until I was ordering the house made versions at the local favorite Krupa Grocery that I …
My search for the best dumplings in New York continues…. Let’s face it: dumplings are pretty cheap. You don’t generally expect the best quality ingredients when you are paying a few cents for fried pockets of meat. I love the ones served deep in Chinatown for just over a dollar a plate, but I never thought …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… The unassuming East Wind Snack Shop in Windsor Terrace is most known for Chinese dumplings. But they serve other snacks and some are not to be missed, like these fall-off-the-bone pork ribs that are generously glazed with a sweet chili sauce, dredged in sesame …
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 – …
My search for the best beer in New York continues…. You haven’t seen Barrier Brewery mentioned much on this website as of late and there’s a very good reason. The guys in Oceanside have recently moved into a bigger space and had to halt production during the interim. So sadly, the diverse beers have not …
Finally! The fifth episode is unleashed. This one is in conjunction with the musical comedy team, Mel & El. Make sure to check out their website and their webseries when it premieres.
My search for the best bagels in New York continues…. There’s no question that bagels have gotten bigger over the years. Originally, when the Bagel Bakers Local 338 union had control of all the bagels in the city, none were bigger than 3 ounces. Now, they are often more than double that size. Is it …
Now I want to say up front that this doesn’t even come close to being a complete critical analysis of Brooklyn’s slice joints. There have got to be hundreds of them and I bet at least half those are worthy of a special trek. But there were two places that had been coming up quite …