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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Tehuitzingo – Mexican (Deli / Tacos), Hell’s Kitchen

Posted on March 29, 2010 by justineateat

Tehuitzingo Mexican Deli 695 10th Ave (btw 47th & 48th Sts) (212) 397-5956 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Take Out / Sit Down Cuisine: Mexican Favorite Dish(es): Bisteck (beef) Taco $2.50 Everyone north of the border knows that the best, most authentic Mexican food is found in the cheapest, most unassuming of places, be it from a [...]

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Il Bambino Panini – Italian (Sandwiches), Astoria, Queens

Posted on March 26, 2010 by justineateat

Il Bambino 34-08 31st Ave Astoria, Queens (718) 626-0087 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Italian, Sandwiches Favorite Dish(es): Soppressata panini w hot peppers, asiago, and basil pesto $9 This place has by far the tastiest paninis i’ve ever eaten. Crispy toasted bread with high quality ingredients in amazing combinations. We got delivery this [...]

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck

Posted on February 6, 2010 by justineateat

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck Parked near 22nd & 6th, 15th & 5th, other various spots Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Take Out (truck) Cuisine: American, Ice Cream, Dessert, Coffee Favorite Dish(es): Ginger $6 This is one ice cream truck that doesn’t need a jingle. Labeling themselves as purveyors of artisan hand-crafted ice cream, the Van [...]

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Roberta’s – American (Pizza), Bushwick (Brooklyn)

Posted on January 30, 2010 by justineateat

Roberta’s 261 Moore St Brooklyn,NY (718) 417-1118 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American, Pizza Favorite Dish(es): The Beast Master ($17) For our anniversary we wanted to go somewhere low-key and unpretentious, instead of doing a fancy reservation-only spot. Upon recommendation from my friend (and new daddy) David, a true man about the town, [...]

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Special News Update: Halloween Treats!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by justineateat

Some of our fine NYNYEATEAT establishments are getting ghoulish in the Halloween spirit this year: 1.  Bouchon Bakery at Columbus Circle has some devilishly tasty-sounding specialty items this season. Bat TKO’s – A Bouchon Bakery Halloween favorite; crisp, bat-shaped chocolate cookies filled with sweet white chocolate ganache; $2.75 each Pumpkin Cupcake – These decadent devils [...]

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Sylvia’s – American (Soul Food), Harlem

Posted on October 19, 2009 by justineateat

Sylvia’s 328 Lenox Ave (btwn 126th & 127th) (212) 996-0660 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern Favorite Dish(es): Fried Chicken with Mac & Cheese, Collared Greens ($13.95) When New Yorkers talk about “soul food”, they always mention Sylvia’s in Harlem. It’s somewhat of a historical landmark, having served homestyle Southern [...]

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Sushi of Gari (East) – Japanese (Sushi), Upper East Side

Posted on October 15, 2009 by monicayumyum

Sushi of Gari 402 E 78th St, between 1st and York Aves (212) 517-5340 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Omakase, also called “Gari’s Choice” ($$$$) If you love sushi, you must try the chef’s special “Omakase”. If you’re not sure about sushi but you’re adventurous, you’re in for one [...]

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