Food Court is a complete misnomer for this subterrianian mecca of Asian food. There’s no Orange Julius, Villa Pizza, Cinnabon, or Bourbon Chicken…this is 30+ stalls of the genuine article, the real deal. They cater to people who know their … Continue reading
Richmond Hill Queens is home to three ethnic immigrant groups from three different countries; Guyana, Trinidad and the Punjab region of India. The Deal: “Doubles” as they are usually called, or in Trinidad “Barra” is a sandwich using two pieces … Continue reading
In Europe, wine is a beverage, here in the US, it’s a profit maker. Unlike Europe, it’s just not part of our history or culture, and as you make your way towards the middle of the country, a decent bottle … Continue reading
I challenge you to find a better bang for your buck in New York…seriously, I’m talking about home cooked Indian food in multiple courses, neatly packaged (often) under $10. Lunch is even less expensive. For the uninitiated, “Curry Row” is … Continue reading
Where have I been??? Eating dumplings on the lower east side of course! In the past 2 months, I visited 7 dumpling establishments, some of them specialize in dumplings, others are Fuzhou style (Chinese) restaurants that are known to have … Continue reading
There’s fierce competition when it comes to Chinese dumplings on the lower east side. Eldridge Street might as well be the dumpling capital of America, and New Yorkers can get downright catty when defending their favorite. A quick search on … Continue reading
The 99¢ can of Obolon Beer was one of the best local discoveries I made in my 10 years living in Greenpoint Brooklyn. This was 7 years ago, and it’s STILL 99¢!! Gentrification has taken hold in Greenpoint in the … Continue reading
Nearly 700,000 people who live in the five boroughs of New York City can trace their ancestry to Italy, that’s about 8.3% of the NYC population, surpassed only by Puerto Ricans at 9.5%. In any borough, you are never too … Continue reading
Native to El Salvador, pupusas are thick corn tortillas, stuffed with a variety of fillings. The round tortillas are cooked on a griddle and served with a pickled cabbage and carrot slaw called curtido. Popular fillings are chicharrón (finely ground … Continue reading
Bureks are a common street food item throughout the Balkan countries as well as in Turkey, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Dukagjini Burek in the Pelham Gardens section of the Bronx serves up a menu of 3 … Continue reading
