Supercore – (Japanese, Brunch) Williamsburg

Posted on December 15, 2011 by justinrhyme

Supercore 305 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 11211 www.supercore.tv Supercore is a cozy little diner serving light Japanese fare such as curry, soba, and a personal favorite – beni-tori, chicken slowly simmered in soy-sauce and ginger. Great occasional change-up from the regular western brunch on weekends. Nice chill space with warm wooden interior. Bonus points for serving [...]

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The Meatball Shop – (Italian, American) Lower East Side

Posted on October 26, 2011 by justinrhyme

The Meatball Shop 84 Stanton St (between Allen St & Orchard St) New York, NY 10002 Neighborhood: Lower East Side (212) 982-8895 www.themeatballshop.com Good things come to those who eat LATE! This spot is usually jampacked during regular or post-drinking hours alike, but a small crew of hungry eaters came here to munch around 1 [...]

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Calexico – (Mexican) Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Posted on October 24, 2011 by justinrhyme

Calexico 645 Manhattan Ave (between Bedford Ave & Norman Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11222 Neighborhood: Greenpoint (347) 763-2129 www.calexicocart.com Menu This place is kinda awesome. It’s not traditional $2-truck hole-in-the-wall Mexican or fancy Mexican. It’s just spot on good. Really creative flavor combos, chill vibe, good location. Wasn’t too crowded on a Sunday late brunch. Def [...]

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1 or 8 – Japanese (Sushi), Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Posted on September 28, 2011 by justinrhyme

1 or 8 66 S 2nd St (between Kent Ave & Wythe Ave) (718) 384-2152 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Sushi Omakase (Chef’s choice), Sesame Torte Online Menu Only found this place looking for a local spot to take my parents. I’ve never really even considered having sushi in Brooklyn [...]

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FOOD DESTINATION: Seoul, Korea

Posted on August 1, 2011 by justinrhyme

There’s just so much amazing food in Korea and not enough time to cover as much as I wanted, but here are just some of the notables from my recent Korea trip. When I go back I’ll be sure to do much more thorough documentation, and possibly some experimental cooking projects. Korea has more than [...]

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Food Destination: Austin, Texas – Rudy’s, County Line, Ironworks, Chuy’s, Curra’s

Posted on April 24, 2011 by justineateat

Rudy’s Country Store BBQ The moistest brisket ever. Cafeteria style BBQ by the pound. Multiple locations. County Line BBQ Huge Flintstones-sized portions. Country style dining with a lazy stream running in the back. Ironworks BBQ Smoky brisket. Fast cafeteria style BBQ on the edge of downtown Austin. Not tremendously memorable compared to the others but [...]

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Le Gamin – French, Greenpoint (Brooklyn)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by justinrhyme

Le Gamin 108 Franklin St., Brooklyn (Greenpoint) (718) 770-7918 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: French (cafe/bistro) Favorite Dish(es): Croque Monsieur, Merguez Baguette Lazy Sunday summertime brunches have never been better than this. Start with a strong iced espresso to jolt your hungover brain back into action, and then fill your belly with an [...]

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Otafuku (Japanese Food Stand) – East Village (St Marks)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by justinrhyme

Otafuku 236 E. 9th St, between 2nd Ave and Stuyvesant St (212) 353-8503 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Take Out Cuisine: Japanese Snack Food Favorite Dish(es): Okonomiyaki ($6), Takoyaki ($5) This is real Japanese street food. This tiny food stand on the original Japantown (9th St), nestled between the Cloister Cafe’s outdoor areas, serves two drunkfood faves. [...]

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Nancy’s Pig Heaven – Chinese, Upper East Side

Posted on July 19, 2010 by justineateat

Nancy’s Pig Heaven 1540 Second Avenue (Between 80th and 81st Streets) 212-PIG IT UP / (212) 744-4887 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Chinese, BBQ Favorite Dish(es): BBQ Ribs, Crystal Shrimp Dumplings Nancy’s Pig Heaven gets its name from specializing in pork dishes, and their menu is even broken down by whether the dishes [...]

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Char No. 4 – American (BBQ), Cobble Hill (Brooklyn)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by justinrhyme

Char No. 4 196 Smith St (btw Warren & Baltic St) (718) 643-2106 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Southern Favorite Dish(es): House Smoked Spare Ribs ($22), Jalapeno Cornbread Char is a nice looking place – the kind you bring a date or your in-laws to. It’s not exactly super fancy, but there’s definitely [...]

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