Food Adventuring Around NYC
I hope this doesn’t come out wrong, but while COVID was a horrific tragic time for so many, I also look back to the time of the lockdown with a bit of nostalgia. There were so many exciting innovations happening – especially among the food and drink world. One business that started during the pandemic …
Shortly after we filmed this video, Sam and I took a family vacation to Costa Rica. It had been on my bucket list for a long time and the time was right. So this was a rare example of where we filmed the video first and then actually took a visit to the country. I …
Every once in a while, the trendy food halls of this city host an exciting new vendor that makes braving the tourist and business lunch crowds worth it. That was the case with Bark Barbecue when they opened their first permanent location at the Time Out Market in the crowded Empire Stores on the Dumbo …
We actually filmed this shortly before we saw the movie Encanto, so don’t expect any sing-a-longs during the Colombia video. We didn’t talk about Bruno once, if you can believe that. We did talk about the biodiversity in Colombia, favorite colors, and corn, lots and lots of corn. So don’t miss our trip to the exciting …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Last week I wrote about all the amazing exotic fruits I tried on my recent trip to Costa Rica. But, of course, that is not all I ate. Most of my favorite meals were at local …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City As you all know, most of my posts are about food in and around New York City. But prior to 2020, I would take a number of exciting international trips with a gastronomic bent. And it …
Go big or go home they say. And if you don’t want to go home, maybe go to Brazil. It’s a huge country with a huge cuisine. This week, we get a little (or big) taste of the colorful and hearty food from Latin America’s largest country.
I’m so excited about Bolivia. Not just because I think Sam will really love the food, but it’s a cuisine that is sadly under-represented in this country and really deserves more attention. Its neighbors in Peru and Brazil get lots of food praise, but Bolivian food is just as worthy. And all you need to …
Some series get an upgrade after a few episodes or seasons in. Not us. We actually have a bit of a downgrade. My wife and I decided to move to a house where Sam could have a bit more space to run around and be a kid. The tiny city apartment wasn’t so comfortable …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City My other job (my “real” job) as a food tour guide has also become quite difficult thanks to the pandemic. Not only are the businesses we visit mostly closed, but nobody is traveling to New York …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… These creations that are like an empanada meets an egg roll meets a stuffed tennis ball are not exactly traditional from any one Latin American country. But the folks at Che Café have put a spin on the empanada with these chechenitas. They’re fun …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… This is the year I discovered a whole new cuisine so of course both dishes I tried would make my list. As far as I know, I Love Paraguay is the only restaurant of its kind in the city and I got to try …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Being an adventurous eater in New York, I’ve eaten food from many different cultures and countries. We have (just about) everything in this uareat diverse city. But sometimes I realize just how much I have never …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I have been wanting to come out to try Lali Restaurant for quite a while now. But the little Dominican counter is located pretty far west in Hell’s Kitchen and is only open for lunch. The …
My search for the best hot dog in New York continues…. Smorgasburg completely overwhelms me. I often stop by at the weekly Brooklyn food festival for a quick cheap bite before one of my tours. But it’s never quick and never cheap. It takes me a long time to navigate the crowds and find something interesting …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… Some modern restaurants get much acclaim for their tender, juicy chicken. But in the Latin American world, certin old-school rotisseries have mastered the poultry. Malecon up in Washington Heights is one such establishment, where the incredibly moist chicken with crispy browned skin and a …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2015… After a debilitating fire, Colonia Verde jumped back into the game earlier this year and cemented itself as one of the best standby restaurants in Brooklyn. This gluten-free coconut yuca cake is irresistibly moist and tropical. It’s topped with some housemade whipped cream and …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I am so spoiled living and eating in this city. I used to be afraid to order roast chicken when going out to dinner at a nicer restaurant. Not anymore. But now I have certain expectations that …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City I’ve been going to the Smorgasburg in Brooklyn for years now and each time it’s more and more maddening. The crowds are frustrating, the prices are too high, and much of the food is not as good as …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. NYC Food Cart Tour is my exploration of the hard-working vendors feeding NYC’s population every day. The greatest day in mobile food vending is back. On September 12, the Vendy Awards will take place on Governor’s Island honoring the greatest in …