양꼬치구이 (Yang Ggochhi Gui) 강남점 532-5866 Lamb skewers (양꼬치) that you reheat on a grill. They’re awesome. It’s a dish I hear was imported from China, and the spices for dipping seem to be the same as those used in middle Eastern rubs. They’ve also got a tasty corn noodle soup (옥수수온면) and a ricecake-infused [...]
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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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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 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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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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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 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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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. 4 196 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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