Spreads. Location: Murray Hill. 30th and Park. Scene: Sandwich Shop. Pick Up. Busy Lunch. Food: Sandwiches. Salad. Veggie Sides. Chia See Pudding. Granola. Cold Press Juices. Cookies. Chek Recs: Turkey Sandwich: Avocado, Monterey Jack, Spinach, Aleppo Pickled Roasted Peppers, Spicy Chipotle Aioli, Tortilla Chips on Ciabatta (1st pic) Roasted Butternut Squash Salad: Kale Slaw, Quinoa … Continue reading »
New Malaysia. Location: Chinatown. Bowery and Canal. Scene: Casual. Cheap. Minimal. Food: Malaysian. Satay Chicken. Curry Seafood Soup. Fried Rice. Mango Chicken. Hainanese Chicken. Steam Tilapia. Hot & Spicy Prawns. Chek Recs: Roti Canai (Indian Pancake) Satay Beef Sarang Burong: Sauteed Chicken, Shrimp, Cashews, in a Crispy Taro Net Have you ever had Sting Ray? … Continue reading »
Happy Passover! Matzo Ball soup is delicious anytime of year (especially when you have a cold or when it’s snowing out), but every year during the week of Passover you just can’t get enough, obvi. Below are some the best places to get matzo ball soup in New York City: Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop (Flatiron): This matzo ball … Continue reading »
Hu Kitchen. Location: Union Square/West Village. 13th and 5th Ave. Scene: Grab and Go. Display Cases. Food: Paleo. Mash Bar. Vegetables. Meatballs. Juice. Smoothies. Rotisserie Chicken. Soup. Chicken Wings. Granola. Rice Salad. Chek Recs: Roasted Butternut Squash with Organic Arugula and Raisins (1st pic) Miso Kale Salad with Goji Berry (1st pic) Chicken Cashew Salad … Continue reading »
Cafe China. Location: Murray Hill. 37 and Madison. Scene: Big Groups. Clean. Crisp. Food: Authentic Chinese. Szechuan. Bang Bang Chicken. Duck Tongue. Steamed Soup Buns. Pickle and Fish Stew. Fish Blossom. Ma Po Tofu. Fried Rice with Tea Smoked Duck. Wonton Soup. Chek Recs: Szechuan Pesto Chicken: Poached Chicken Sauteed with Scallion Pesto and Peppercorn (1st … Continue reading »
The Butcher’s Daughter. Location: NoLita. Elizabeth and Kenmare. Scene: Juice Bar. Open. Great Lighting. Food: Salads. Sandwiches. Black & White Quinoa Salad. Roasted Caprese Sandwich. Hummus Plate. Avocado Toast. Vegetable Chips. Breakfast Sandwich. Chek Recs: The Best Kale Salad: Baby Kale, Sunflower Seed Tahini, Avocado, Green Apples, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Smoked Sol de Fleur (1st … Continue reading »
Hampton’s Chutney Company. Location: SoHo. Lafayette and Prince. Scene: Sandwich Shop. High Table Seating. Counter Service. Food: Dosas. Sandwich. Chek Recs: Smoked Turkey Brie, Cucumber Sandwich with Romaine and Honey-Mustard (1st and 2nd pic) Smoked Turkey Dosa: Spinach, Jack Cheese & Balsamic Roasted Onions (pic below) Iced Chai Hampton’s Chutney Company is a solid drop-in, … Continue reading »
Krescendo. Location: Brooklyn. Boreum Hill. Atlantic Avenue and Hoyt St. Scene: Burgundy Tones. Neapolitan Oven. Friendly. Food: Pizza. Pasta. Clam Pie. Bianca Pizza. Pappardelle alla Bolognese. Olives. Margherita Extra Pizza: Pomodoro, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella di Bufala, Basil, Olive Oil (1st and 2nd pics) Meatball Pizza: Pomodoro, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Meatballs, Sicilian Oregano (3rd and 4th pics) … Continue reading »
Oatmeals. Location: West Village. 3rd St. and MacDougal. Scene: Coffee Shop Style. To-Go. Quick. Food: Oatmeal. Cookies. Muffins. Scones. Croissants. Granola. Sandwiches. Chek Recs: Oatmeal + Toppings: Pecans, Cinnamon, Strawberries, Greek Yogurt (1st pic) Oatmeal + Toppings: Pumpkin Puree, Banana, Cinnamon, Greek Yogurt (2nd pic) You can easily miss the new oatmeal bar in the … Continue reading »
The Meatball Shop. Location: Lower East Side. Stanton and Allen. Scene: Meatballers. Eaters. Casual. Scruffy. Food: Meatballs. Spaghetti. Heros. Subs. Salad. Veggies. Ice Cream Sandwiches. Risotto. Chek Recs: Simple Salad: Apples and Arugula Naked Balls: Classic Beef or Chicken and Spicy Meat Sauce (1st and 2nd pic) Ice Cream Sandwich: Peanut Butter Cookies and Caramel … Continue reading »
