I love Chinatown in NYC. It's a whole other world down there. The best bangs for your buck can be found down there too. I recently checked out a spot I never heard of called Noodle Village, and I'm happy to report it is Awesome.
Read moreNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: THE LOOP
I love sushi. I'm addicted. I practically eat it daily. Every time I eat a piece of sea urchin I have a culinary orgasm, yea, I said it. It's true. I'm easy, what can I tell ya. There are some amazing temples of sublime sushi in this great city of ours. But sometimes, I just want to stay home, get a lil high, and order in.
Read moreNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: LOMBARDI'S
The oldest pizzeria in America is Lombardi's. Opened in 1905, it's a living institution, still going strong on Spring St. in our own New York City. Every time I walk by I see crowds of tourists waiting outside, in order to get their taste of those beautiful coal oven pies.
Read moreNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: LIL FRANKIES
When I'm home late at night, and get the munchies, the place I find myself ordering from often is Lil Frankies.
Read moreNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: MANZANILLA
Tasty tapas and unique Spanish fare await you at the Spanish Brasserie, Manzanilla, from Spain's acclaimed chef Dani Garcia, and owner Yann de Rochefort (Boqueria). I stopped in recently and had a delightful meal.
Read moreNYC FOODIE MAGICAL MEAL OF THE YEAR: BLUE HILL AT STONE BARNS
Every year for my birthday I like to choose a special restaurant to dine at. The last few years I have had some magical culinary adventures, and this year was no exception. Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a magical place.
Read moreTABLE FOR ONE: PIG AND KHAO
The Filipino inspired Lower East Side restaurant Pig and Khao is a fun and great spot. I dropped in recently and had a fabulous meal.
Read moreTABLE FOR ONE: MIGHTY QUINN'S BARBECUE
Everyone's new favorite BBQ joint is the new East Village spot Mighty Quinn's. Many critics and fans are raving about the 'cue here. I stopped in recently and had a delectable bite
Read moreNYC FOODIE QUICK BITE: TABOON
I had been wanting to try Taboon for years, the Hell's Kitchen restaurant serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, or what they call "Middleterranean", since 2004. The highlight of the restaurant is their wood burning oven, the taboon, where freshly baked bread and fare is cooked.
Read moreTABLE FOR ONE: MAYSVILLE
The sister restaurant to Char No. 4, a great Brooklyn joint has sprouted in the Flatiron District, and it's a wonderful restaurant.
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