Food Adventuring Around NYC
What was I doing ordering a plain bagel?? That is very out of character for me. Don’t worry – I am not going vanilla in my old age. I chose it because when I asked my usual “Which is the hottest?” question, it was unfortunately the only answer I got. Granted, I’m sure all the …
My search for the best pizza in New York continues…. I had some weird sense of déjà vu when walking into Jet’s Pizza. It reminded me of a place I had been to once before. It dawned on me that I felt like I had stepped foot into a Domino’s Pizza. Granted I had not …
My search for the best pizza in New York continues…. All these abbreviations. PQR is a pizza place on the UES and it’s more than A-OK. PQR stands for Pizza Quadrata Romana, which means that this is square Roman pizza. It is another small storefront on the Upper East Side specializing in pretty authentic Italian food. …
I’m counting down the 10 best dishes I tasted in 2021… The last time I put out an end of year list of best dishes, it was 2019 and the world looked very different. Not only were we not yet in the midst of a never ending pandemic, but the way I ate at restaurants …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City For people reading this in the future, you will either have very little memory of this topic or you will wonder about this historical ingredient called cream cheese. As I write this, New York is apparently still dealing with …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City To me, Thanksgiving is not just about turkey, family, and parades. The most mesmerizing part of the holiday are the rich warming cooking aromas that seep into every part of the house. And while I am probably …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2018… La Esquina has been around for years. Sadly I no longer think of them as the best tacos in the city – mostly because other places have come more recently to take the crown. But this year I finally tried their hongos (mushroom) taco and …
SADLY, LUCKY PICKLE DUMPLING CO. IS NOW CLOSED. The craziest dish right now in the NY food world is a helping of pickle flavored ice cream from a dumpling spot on the Upper East Side that is part of a trio of restaurants with pickle in their name. I didn’t care for their dumplings (review to …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, ANGKOR CAMBODIAN BISTRO IS NOW CLOSED. At this point, most Americans have tasted Thai and even Vietnamese food. Pad thai and spring rolls are well on their way to being as ubiquitous as dumplings and sushi. But Cambodian cuisine …
I’m counting down the 100 best dishes I tasted in 2017… SADLY, SEAMSTRESS IS NOW CLOSED. At cocktail bars, I usually request to try something unusual and unlike anything else I’ve tasted before. At the singular Upper East Side cocktail lounge Seamstress, I got just what I asked for and it was so incredibly interesting. This …
Welcome to a new segment on this blog. On Mondays get ready for a quick list of the best restaurants, dishes, or food trends in a certain category. There are so many great things to eat and drink in the city and think of this as your resource to find the absolute best. If you look …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City SADLY, TWO LITTLE RED HENS IS NOW CLOSED. I have already sang the praises of Two Little Red Hens’ excellent New York-style cheesecake on this blog. But the bakery is most known (and racks up huge lines) for …
It’s strange writing a conclusion for cheesecake because I feel like I already did that. A few months back, I was asked to write an article for Gothamist about the best cheesecakes in the city. It sped up my journey and I kind of feel like I can now send people to that article when …
My search for the best pickles in New York begins…. I was about to begin putting together my list of places to get pickles here in New York when I walked by a sign on the Upper East Side. It was like a beacon. The sign read: pickles, olives, etc. If I hadn’t looked close …
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 …
Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Indian food is generally thought of as healthy. All those vegetables, herbs, and spices are actually good for you. But how then do you explain a dish called butter chicken?
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. The cakes at Lady M are impeccable. They’re beautifully designed and have an irresistible light, heavenly quality. It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of their Mille Crêpes and would rate it as one of the best desserts in the city. I had heard …
Come back every Wednesday for another funny, informative video documenting my inept food adventures. Some people say there is no way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without all the noise and craziness. Well, yesterday I tried to get a taste of the Irish without getting involved a large, noisy, smelly crowd. Finnegan’s Wake proved a …
My search for the best cheesecake in New York continues…. SADLY, TWO LITTLE RED HENS IS NOW CLOSED. To crust or not to crust? That’s the question when it comes to cheesecake. Both sides have their devotees but I’ve never really taken a strong stance. But after trying Two Little Red Hens luscious New York-style …
A hearty stew of boneless chicken with crushed walnuts and cooked in a sweet and rich pomegranate paste, is one of Iran’s most famous dishes. And it’s the highlight at the Persian grill known as Ravagh. Price: $12.50 RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL 11 East 30th Street (between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue), Midtown East (212) 696-0300 1237 …