
Atlantic Antic. Photograph by ultraclay!
- There was a lot of great food to be had at Atlantic Antic this past weekend, including a delicious Obama Burger [Always Eating]
- Skip the clam strips and get the fried zucchini and soft shelled crab sandwich at Randazzo's Clam Bar [Umamimart]
- You can get fried chicken and waffles at a new restaurant in Bayonne, New Jersey [Life Vicarious]
- The bratwurst pairs perfectly with the sweet mustard it's served with at Radegast Hall Biergarten [Eat it Brooklyn]
- The best burger in Sunnyside can be found at P.J. Horgan's [Shauna Eats Sunnyside]
- Risotteria and Mozzarelli's are two great places to get gluten free meals in the city [SE:NY Talk]

Second Avenue Deli Sandwich. Photograph by JordanaZ
- The location may have changed, but the food is as good as ever at the 2nd Avenue Deli [NY Social Diary]
- The burger and fried green tomatoes from Black Iron Burger are pretty great [Fork in the Road]
- The carrot cake cupcake, with salted caramel frosting at Batch is very memorable [Always Eating]
- It's the time of year that you can get sanma (pike mackerel) as part of a $13 lunch box at Aburiya Kinnosuke [Umamimart]
- Casellula and The Modern are two great places to eat after museum hopping [SE:NY Talk]

Flushing Mall dumplings. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- Skip the takoyaki, and go with the handmade pork and chive dumplings at the Flushing Mall [The Girl Who Ate Everything]
- The carbonara at Otto gets better with every visit [A Passion For Food]
- The dolsot bibimbap makes up for the lack of service at Kori (and it's only $7 for Korean Restaurant Week) [Lunch Studio]
- The special caramel apple at Luxee is "the type of dessert you would find at a four star restaurant" [Lifestyle of a Yuppie]
- The raisin walnut roll is the best thing to get at Mazzola's in Brooklyn [Eat It Brooklyn]
- The dim sum at Perfect Team Corporation in Flushing is awesome [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Some good Mexican recommendations in New York City [SE:NY Talk]

Egg and eel nigiri sushi from Yasuda. Photograph by su-lin
- If you have lunch at Sushi Yasuda you should try to sit at the sushi counter [Tamarind and Thyme]
- You can get a fancy version of fried chicken and waffles at 44 & X in Hell's Kitchen [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Piece of Chicken and Sullivan St. Bakery were great lunch choices for anybody going to the New York Anime Festival [Food in Mouth]
- After lunch at Porchetta you should head to Abraco for "their addictive cured black olive cookie and robust iced coffee" [The Wandering Eater]
- Lunches at Loreley, like this one featuring weisswurst (white sausage) and potato pancakes, are very serene and peaceful [Lunch Studio]
- Little Pie Company makes an apple pie with cheese [SE:NY Talk]

"Casunzei" with Poppy Seeds. Photograph by su-lin
- The poppy seed topped ravioli stuffed with roasted beets and potato at Babbo are delicious. [Tamarind and Thyme]
- The salt cod fritters and roast pork are both great at J&R Restaurant in Brooklyn [Fork in the Road]
- The caramelized onions and aromatic rosemary aioli make the five napkin burger the best thing to order at Five Napkin Burger [NYC Nosh]
- The potato leek soup, chicken liver brochette, and moules are all good at Bar Tabac [Eat It: Brooklyn]
- Here's a nice looking lunch from Esca [Life With Food and Drink]
- Mesa Grill vs. Bar Americain [SE:NY Talk]

Crisp lamb belly and roasted loin from Ssam Bar. Photo by Robyn Lee

Your last chance. Photograph by nycblondieandbrownie
- Today is the last day to get red velvet custard at the Shake Shack [Blondie and Brownie]
- Check out this whole peking duck you can get in Forest Hills [Food Mayhem]
- You can get a fresh mamey smoothie at California Deli Grocery in the Bronx [Eating in Translation]
- Salmon roe sacks and gingerbud are just a few of the things you can find at Mitsuwa in New Jersey [Umamimart]
- The Il Buco pig roast looks like it was a pretty tasty affair [Wandering Eater]
- Jack the Horse Tavern is a good Brooklyn find [SE:NY Talk]

Ratatouille from Per Se. Photograph by Fido Cat
- You can get a completely vegetarian meal at Per Se [Eat to Blog]
- Here's the first word on the sandwich at the newly opened Porchetta [Fork in the Road]
- The striped bass at Hell's Kitchen is incredibly tasty, and has got some heat [Life With Food and Drink]
- You can get Taiwanese koala snacks at the New Hong Kong Supermarket [Food in Mouth]
- There are plenty of soup options at David's Taiwanese gourmet [Food Mayhem]

Braised lamb shank, orzo at Kefi. Photograph by The Wandering Eater
- The braised lamb shank at Kefi is moist, succulent, and enormous [The Wandering Eater]
- At Redhead "the rich Anson Mills antebellum grits were indeed a work of art" [A Passion for Food]
- The pretzel nuggets at Bussaco were one of the highlights of the Park Slope Free Food Tour [Always Eating]
- The samosas are better than the dosas at "the dosa man" cart in Washington Square Park [Food Mayhem]
- The garlic fried milk is one of the only things that stands out at Bar Q [Salty/Savory/Sweet]

Fish tacos from Cafe Habana. Photograph by ext212
- Royal Crown in Bay Ridge sells some tasty breakfast cookies [SE:NY Talk]
- The organic chicken at The Good Fork is juicy and savory [Eat It]
- If you like it sweet Sarge's matzah brie is spot on [NYC Food Guy]
- You can get tacos and huaraches from a cart next to Bloomingdales [Midtown Lunch]
- Prune and Dressler have two of the best eggs benedicts in the city [Chowhound]

Spaghetti al telefono from Babbo. Photograph by h-bomb
- Ordering seasonal dishes at Babbo is the way to go [Eat to Blog]
- 67 Burger is much better than Black Iron Burger [Food in Mouth]
- You can get an awesome bowl of Korean soft tofu stew at So Kong Dong in New Jersey [Writing With My Mouth Full]
- The cumin lamb is a "necessary repeat" at Little Pepper [Goodies First]
- The Lucy's Palace sausage sandwich blows everything else away at the San Gennaro festival [Ubereater]
- You probably have to go to Flushing to get a Taiwanese oyster omelet [SE:NY Talk]
Posted by Zach Brooks, September 16, 2008 at 9:00 AM

Fried pork at El Viejo Yayo. Photograph by NYCblondieandbrownie
- Topped with lime juice, the fried pork at El Viejo Yayo in Park Slope is "piggy heaven" [Blondie and Brownie]
- The yeast donut at Doughnut Plant is "light as a feather" and "sinfully sticky" [Ubereater]
- You can get cabeza (Cow head meat), cueritos (Pickled Pork Rinds) and suadero (Beef cut from the intermediate part between the belly and the leg and above the udder) for $1.25 to $1.75 each" at Tacos Matamoros in Sunset Park [Cheap Ass Food]
- At James, the "pinenut and rosemary crusted loin of lamb is cooked exquisitely" [Always Eating]
- An empanada crawl through Sunnyside and Woodside [Shauna Eats Sunnyside]

Ricotta parmesan gnocchi from Alta. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- At Alta the "ricotta parmesan gnocchi with tomato & piquillo pepper sauce, pancetta, and pesto somehow tasted light and rich at the same time" [Girl Who Ate Everything]
- "Pastas, like the gnocchi with carrots and ramps and the raviolis are among the best dishes at Eighty One" [NYCNosh]
- Mixed pickles are the first sign of a superior pupusa [Eating in Translation]
- The dim sum at Red Egg is above average [Food in Mouth]
- You can order ostrich at South African restaurant Braai where the food is "bright, interesting, unusual and hearty" [At the Sign of the Pink Pig]
- The best things to eat in the Chelsea Market [SE:NY Talk]

The turnip cake at Chinatown Brasserie. Photograph by Food in Mouth
- The turnip cake at Chinatown Brasserie has "a crisp exterior that almost no other dim sum place in NY achieves" [Food in Mouth]
- The beef noodle pho is a must order at Pho So Mo 1 in Chinatown [Cheap Ass Food]
- The "sticky sesame-strewn wings" at Tebaya are delectable [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- The salad with grilled shrimp at De Mole is superior to any other salad in Woodside [Shauna Eats Sunnyside]
- Star Bakery in Flushing is "bun heaven" [Blondie and Brownie]
- You can get mustard seed at Kalustyan's or Chelsea Market [SE:NY Talk]

Pork sandwich from Sophie's Cuban. Photograph by soopling
- Sophie's Cuban makes a delicious pork and plantains sandwich [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- You can get a calamari hero at Cono & Sons O'Pescatore Restaurant in Williamsburg [Eating in Translation]
- The chocolate flourless cake with a raspberry jam overlay from Financier Patisserie is a great thing to bring to work [Feisty Foodie]
- You can get a good cheap lunch at El Neuvo Sabor Latino in Brooklyn [Fork in the Road]
- You can now get a fancy cocktail in Red Hook thanks to Botanica [Umamimart]
- A list of what's being served at Ko for dinner right now [Writing With My Mouth Full]
- Molly's on 22nd and 3rd Avenue makes a great fish and chips [Chowhound]

Swedish meatballs and fries from Ikea. Photograph by Kathy YL Chan
- If you spend the day in IKEA you will have no trouble finding breakfast, lunch, and dinner [A Passion for Food]
- The fried chicken livers at Piece of Chicken are ok, only if you love livers [Food in Mouth]
- The uni special at Blue Ribbon Sushi is flown in from Japan and melts in your mouth [Always Eating]
- Mark's Homemade Ice Cream is a good choice if you find yourself in North Bergen, NJ [Eating in Translation]
- Raffetto's on Houston is a good place to buy fresh ravioli [Chowhound]
- In case you didn't know, Junior's cheesecake is better than Carnegie Deli's cheesecake [SE:NY Talk]

Tuscan lasagna at Candle Cafe. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- The Tuscan lasagna at the vegetarian Candle Cafe is better than some meat lasagnas[Girl Who Ate Everything]
- The foie gras with cinco cebollas is one of the best dishes at Casa Mono [Wandering Eater]
- You can get "fresh mozzarella... dappled with parsley" at Emily's Pork Store in Williamsbug [Eating in Translation]
- The cannoli at Villabate-Alba Pasticceria in Bensonhurst are out of this world [Vittles Vamp]
- Black Iris on DeKalb is a good choice for cheap middle eastern [SE:NY Talk]
- You can get burrata cheese from DiPalo's but only on the weekends [Chowhound]

Pizza heaven. Photograph by Food in Mouth
- Another vote for DiFara as a slice of pizza heaven [Food in Mouth]
- Poseidon Bakery makes a great baklava [Sweet Freak]
- New Wing City in West Harlem has ten different styles of wings, some of which come from their Louisiana roots [Eating in Translation]
- The stuffed tofu at Red Egg is "deliciously fresh" [Lunch Studio]
- You can get lunch for under $5 at the Lunch Box Buffet in Chinatown [Fork in the Road]
- You can get a great bubble tea at Sweet Adele's in Bayside [Chowhound]

Dosa from Hampton Chutney; photograph by nycnosh on Flickr.
- Hampton Chutney's masala dosa deluxe, filled with the traditional dosa stuffings plus American-style extras like spinach, roasted tomatoes, and Monterey Jack [NYC Nosh]
- Chocolate cookie from Eileen's Cheesecake [Lunch Studio]
- Cold udon with half a hard-boiled egg, seaweed, bonito flakes, and tempura crunchies from Chiyoda [Food in Mouth]
- The Greek dessert "ekmek" from both Lefkos Pyrgos and Artopolis bakeries in Astoria [SE:NY Talk]
Posted by Erin Zimmer, September 2, 2008 at 9:00 AM

Turkey BLT from Aroma's Espresso. Photograph by Lunch Studio.
- Crusty crust, chewy bread, and meaty innards that make up the Turkey BLT at Aroma's Espresso [Lunch Studio]
- The wall of fried goods at Pan Fino Café Bakery, including a churro so colossal, “the bakery lady broke it in half to fit it in the bag!” [Shauna Eats Sunnyside]
- Barbecued honey quail and sweet tapioca soup from Amazing 66 [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Hungarian pastries from Andre's Cafe [SE:NY Talk]
- Spicy pork beef jerky from the meat candy shop that is Malaysia Beef Jerky
[Cheap Ass Food]

Scones from Yura's Square Meal. Photograph by Kathy YL Chan
- The scones at Yura's Square Meal are incredibly luscious [A Passion for Food]
- The chicken chapali you can get inside the Pak Punjab Deli and Grocery is really good [Fork in the Road]
- You can find acarajé at Brazilia Ville Grill in Astoria [Eating in Translation]
- The onions are apparent and the spiciness lingers in the kaima idli at Saravanaa Bhavan [Writing With My Mouth Full]
- The duck truffle potato gnocchi with crimini mushrooms, butternut squash, & parsley puree is the best dish at Boite a Cafe in Astoria [Joey in Astoria]
- The best topping combinations at Five Guys Burgers and Fries [SE:NY Talk]

Hogaza de Lomo from El Jamon. Photograph by The Flooz
- The lunch special at El Jamon is "fit for a king" [Joey In Astoria]
- Ricos Tacos in Sunset Park "should change their name to Rico's Tortas" in honor of the best thing on their menu [Umamimart]
- When you order the "experimental ramen" at Minca you end up with "a big bowl of whatever the chef feels like making" [Fork in the Road]
- You can get a damn good burrito at Elora in Park Slope [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- The cheese cart at Picholine comes highly recommended [SE:NY Talk]

Jalea from Pio Pio. Photograph by soopling
- If you want a giant plate of fried seafood, order the jalea at Pio Pio [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Almost everybody still loves Babbo [SE:NY Talk]
- Scuppernongs and muscadines are now available at the fruit stands in Chinatown [Blondie and Brownie]
- At 'wichcraft "the pole-caught tuna on baguette was a lovely blend of olives, fennel and lemon." [Lunch Studio]
- Park Avenue Summer is not quite as good as Park Avenue Spring [Eat to Blog]
- Get a good look at the cholado from Pecas y Mas in Sunnyside [Shauna Eats Sunnyside]

Proscuitto pizza from Sac's Place in Astoria. Photograph by Harris Graber
- At Alta you can get "the whole shebang," every item on the menu, for $350 [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Thanh Dah I in Sunset Park makes a banh mi with sardines cooked in tomato sauce [Umamimart]
- The gizzards at Manna's Soul Food Restaurant have no "hint of funky flavor" [Eating in Translation]
- Kitchenette is good for breakfast delivery [Mona's Apple]
- The crust at Singas Famous Pizza in Elmhurst is like "fresh baked Italian breadsticks" [Grace is Full]
- You can find pink curing salt at Kalustyan's [SE:NY Talk]

- Shandong Dumplings in the Golden Shopping Mall makes some fresh tasting dumplings [Food in Mouth]
- The latest creation at WD-50 is an ice cream bagel [Metromix]
- The rotisserie chicken at Pio Pio on the Upper West Side is cooked perfectly [Lunch Studio]
- If you're looking for a place to eat in Morningside Heights, Margie's and Charles Southern Style Kitchen are both good suggestions [SE:NY Talk]
- You can find regular yogurt starter at the health food store on 75th and Broadway [Chowhound]

Cheeseburger in spring roll form. Photograph by Front Studio
- The cheeseburger spring rolls are the highlight at the newly opened Delicatessen [Lunch Studio]
- The heirloom cauliflower dish at Gramercy Tavern is amazing [The Wandering Eater]
- The miso glazed salmon is hard to dislike at Mooncake Foods [Always Eating]
- You can get Vietnamese faux deviled eggs at Ba Xuyen in Sunset Park [Umamimart]
- The skirt steak and eggs makes for a good brunch at Baby Bo's in Murray Hill [Cheap Ass Food]
- Death & Co. makes a great mint julep [SE:NY Talk]

Photograph by Ultrateg
- You can get a really good torta at Fast and Fresh Burrito Deli in Boerum Hill [Eat to Blog]
- The crabs in rum sauce at Kampuchea are delicious [SENY Talk]
- If you are lucky, Hyderabadi in Woodside will be putting out fresh biryani when you walk in [Eating in Translation]
- The Jamaican patties and cookies at Little Miss Muffin are stellar, and perfect for a picnic in Prospect Park [Always Eating]
- Right now Hearth is serving "a beautifully roasted arctic char served over corn and Chanterelles" [Beef Aficionado]
- The roast loin of pork sandwich at Once Upon a Tart is a perfect summer meal [Lunch Studio]

Baked Tubetti at Mia Dona. Photograph by Kathy YL Chan
- If garlic makes you dreamy, you'll find it in a number of dishes at Mia Dona [A Passion for Food]
- You can find Beer Lao at Udom's Thai and Indonesian Grocery store in Chinatown [Eating in Translation]
- Pianos makes a good burger in an english muffin [Mona's Apple]
- You can get "simple and healthy Japanese home cooking" at Soy in the Lower East Side [Cheap Ass Food]
- More and more people flock to Flushing with the New York Times in their hand [VittlesVamp]
- Here are a few suggestions for good anniversary dinners [SE:NY Talk]

KimChi and Bean Sprout Soup from Assi Plaza Market. Photograph by Pabo76
- Nothing beats the grilled dover sole with mustard sauce at Le Cirque [New York Social Diary]
- Hallal Sandwich Shop in Astoria has a delicious meguez and egg concoction [
Eating in Translation]
- You can get a wheel of camembert for 79 cents at Zabar's right now [Food Mayhem]
- The thin crusted pizza at Gruppo in the East Village is pretty good [Lunch Studio]
- The pickles and pork buns are a good thing to order while you wait for a table at Ippudo [Chowhound]

Crab meat resala. Photograph by L Bo Dee
- At Elettaria the most popular appetizer is the crab meat resala, "a light dish of large crab meat flakes topped with airy balls of deep fried gnocchi" [Food Mayhem]
- There is nothing wrong with getting the meat combination plate at Veselka for breakfast [A Passion For Food]
- The fruit "vendors near the southeast corner of Mulberry and Canal offer some of the best-looking exotic fruits in Manhattan" [Eating in Translation]
- The possibly off-the-menu yellowtail ceviche tacos at Sushi Samba are "delightful" [Umamimart]
- You can get good Persian food at Persepolis [Chowhound]
- The lamprais with lamb at Nirvana Bar & Cafe is sensational [Salty/Savory/Sweet]

Photograph by Kathy YL Chan
- The spaghetti alla carbonara at Otto is very comforting [A Passion for Food]
- "The workmanlike bar burger is just the remedy for your pint-induced hunger pangs" at White Horse Tavern [Eating in Translation]
- You can get khandvi at Rajbhog Sweets and Snacks in Jackson Heights [Fork in the Road]
- The #1 combo with tendons and tripe at Thai Son is one of the best bowls of pho in the city [Umamimart]
- The pistachio gelato at Grom is still the best flavor [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- There is a great conveyor belt sushi place that just opened up in Edgewater [Off the Broiler]

Photograph by Food in Mouth
- The Mei Li Wah baked pork bun is still "heaven" [Food in Mouth]
- The olive oil cake at Abraco is expensive but worth it [Food Mayhem]
- You can get excellent whole fish entrees at the Greek restaurant Kyclades in Queens [At the Sign of the Pink Pig]
- Aroma Kitchen and Wine Bar has a new pastry chef and the desserts have improved enormously [Life With Food and Drink]
- The bread at Parisi Bakery may look overwhelming and dry, but makes for a great sandwich[Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- There is an off the menu soup and sandwich option at Gramercy Tavern that costs $13 [Vittles Vamp]

Stuffed Eggplant from Ocean Jewel Seafood Restaurant. Photograph by wEnDaLicious
- Ocean Jewel Seafood Restaurant in Flushing has amazing dim sum [Cheap Ass Food]
- Miranda in Brooklyn serves pappardelle with a thick mole poblano and short rib ragu [Gothamist]
- The daikon and fried baby sardine salad is a highlight at Sake Bar Hagi [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- You can get the hottest chiles in the world at Kalustyan's [Fork in the Road]
- Looking to book a tea house for a private event? Here are a few options [SE:NY Talk]

Picholine's Sea Urchin Panna Cotta. Photograph by Food in Mouth
- The $50 gift card deal from Picholine works! And the best part of the meal was the sea urchin panna cotta with caviar [Food in Mouth]
- The beef is better than the chicken at Christie's Jamaican Patties in Brooklyn, and you can get it sandwiched in coco bread [Cheap Ass Food]
- The sushi bar beneath Greenwich Grill is a hidden gem [Umamimart]
- There is part of Kensington where you can get great Bangladeshi food [Fork in the Road]
- The beet juice-stained salad at Papa Lima Sandwich in Williamsburg has some enjoyable surprises [Eating in Translation]
- You can buy a mozzarella making kit at Murray's Cheese [SE:NY Talk]

Photograph by nycblondieandbrownie
- The "baby eggplant" topping at DiFara is actually marinated eggplant, which adds a nice tang to the pie [Blondie and Brownie]
- Hernandez's Huaraches are now being sold at The Yard in Brooklyn [Porkchop Express]
- Blue Ribbon Bakery serves an "extremely satisfying crispy catfish sandwich" during lunch [Always Eating]
- The sweetbreads with a hazelnut crust are as tasty as they look at Grayz [At the Sign of the Pink Pig]
- This year's restaurant week menu at Aquavit was very similar to last year's [The Wandering Eater]
- A list of suggestions for lunch in the Flatiron district [SE:NY Talk]

Where's the beef? Photo by thewanderingeater
- The lamb burger at Anthos is one of the best non-beef burgers in the city [SE:NY Talk]
- You can get excellent chaat at Taj Delhi Chat in Midtown [Food in Mouth]
- The pork belly in miso and butterscotch at Tailor will you give you one of those "mmm, heaven" moments [Mona's Appple]
- FF agrees. The black rice paella at La Nacional is... "wow" [Feisty Foodie]
- The gruyere grilled cheese is the best thing on the menu at Ditch Plains [Chowhound]

Photograph by NYCNosh
- The papaya salad at the newly opened Wondee Siam III is the best in Hell's Kitchen [NYC Nosh]
- Bene Pizza in Brooklyn is a hidden gem, and their vodka slice is the special [Blondie and Brownie]
- The Rojas Stand at the Red Hook ball fields sells Chilean empanadas with beef, onions, hard boiled egg, and olives [Eating in Translation]
- The flatbread "pizzas" at Riposo 72 are excellent [Mona's Apple]
- In Midtown, you can make an entire lunch out of free samples (although we wouldn't recommend it) [Midtown Lunch]
- You can get uni tempura at Ushi Wakamaru [Chowhound]

Photograph by Food in Mouth
- They are more expensive than Chinatown, but the dumplings at Eton's in Carroll Gardens are really good [Food in Mouth]
- The braised veal breast with sweetbreads, peas, carrots and Hen of the Woods mushrooms at Hearth is "hearty and earthy" [Writing With My Mouth Full]
- The Deluxe Food Market in Chinatown is a great place to get cheap lunch [Fork in the Road]
- The whelks at BLT Fish are chewey and meaty and taste like the ocean (in a good way) [Umamimart]
- The warm veal and goat cheese terrine at the Modern's Bar Room is "sublime" [Always Eating]
- Casellula matches each cheese with a perfect condiment [Salty/Savory/Sweet]

Supermac. Photograph by Josh Bousel
- You can get Supermac's regular mac and cheese for 8 cents today [8coupons]
- If you're moving to Jersey City, here are some good suggestions for food [SE:NY Talk]
- At Cedars Meat House the sandwiches come topped with "an exceptional mayo-like garlic sauce." [Eating in Translation]
- You can get grilled hamachi collar at Momofuku Ssam Bar [A Passion For Food]
- There is a fantastic octopus dish at Philoxenia, a Greek restaurant in Astoria [Vittles Vamp]
- Tips on getting that reservation at Ko [eGullet]
Posted by Zach Brooks, July 28, 2008 at 9:00 AM

"Little dishes of tastiness" from Otto. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- Getting all 5 seafood antipasti for $21 at Otto is a no-brainer [Girl Who Ate Everything]
- Totonno's is a great place to eat before a Brooklyn Cyclone's game [SE:NY Talk]
- This Restaurant Week lunch at Mia Dona "was nothing less than an inspiration, and an invitation to return" [Eating in Translation]
- Red Egg in Chinatown is a big disappointment [NYCNosh]
- For a really thin crust pizza, check out Gruppo in Alphabet City [Blondie and Brownie]
- In Astoria, Seva is a great choice for Indian food [Chowhound]

Doesn't look so tiny to me. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- The Spicy Rizzak at Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop is a pretty serious sandwich Girl Who Ate Everything]
- You can now get conecakes at the Treats Truck [Blondie and Brownie]
- The best (and worst) diners in Brooklyn [Chowhound]
- The thinly sliced beef tendon at Szechuan Gourmet is outstanding [Midtown Lunch]
- Han Ah Reum in Koreatown is a good grocery store for kimchi [Chowhound]
- Bouchon Bakery was serving a lobster blt yesterday [SE:NY Talk]

Bhelpuri from Taj Delhi Chat in Midtown Manhattan
- The best chaat in New York is being served out of a former newsstand in Midtown [Midtown Lunch]
- The $8 Tokyo clam chowder is the best deal at a very expensive Matsugen [Fork in the Road]
- If you're looking for Indosnesian food, the people at the Indonesian Festival this past weekend in Queens recommend Upi Jaya [Eating in Translation]
- The $12 lunch buffet at Brick Lane Curry House is totally worth it [Lunch Studio]
- You can get a piece of artichoke pie off of a pizza truck in Midtown [Blondie and Brownie]

Roast pork and crisp belly from the now closed Cafe Gray. Photograph by Kathy YL Chan
- Photos from a final meal at Cafe Gray [A Passion For Food]
- Hiroko's Place is perfect if you want a western lunch with a Japanese twist [Lunch Studio]
- Make your own tacos and the berkshire pork carnitas are the must have dishes at Mercadito Cantina [NYP]
- The fried chicken is one of the only completely sucessful dishes at Hundred Acres [Metromix]
- Recommendations for Columbian food in Jackson Heights [Chowhound]

The Girl Who Ate Everything eats at Chip Shop. Photgraph by Robyn Lee.
- The battered cod and chips at Chip Shop is huge, crispy, flaky, tender, and awesome. "Especially with tartar sauce." [Girl Who Ate Everything]
- The grilled pork banh mi at Ba Xuyên in Sunset Park is outstanding [Blondie and Brownie]
- The buttery roll makes the lobster roll at Mary's Fish Camp [Lunch Studio]
- The pretzel dog at the Rusty Knot is amazing [Mona's Apple]
- At Bukhari Restaurant in Midwood, Brooklyn you can get goat and tripe curry that is "tender and gamey in a good way." [Fork in the Road]
- Carmine's in Times Square is "cheesy and overpriced" but the food is actually not bad [SE:NY Talk]

Wagyu beef sandwich from Bouchon Bakery. Photograph by Phoebe.
- The grits are one of the must have dishes at Pink Tea Cup in the West Village [Cheap Ass Food]
- The fresh corn soup with lobster and pancetta was good at L'Ecole, the restaurant at the French Culinary Institute [Food in Mouth]
- The spicy pork jerky at K.L. Malaysia Beef Jerky is "sweet-spicy and porky, like meat candy" [Fork in the Road]
- The pizza bianca from Grandaisy Bakery is "still as delicious as ever" [A Passion for Food]
- You can get ostrich eggs at the new Whole Foods in Tribeca [Chowhound]

- The crispy taro root shrimp at Chinatown Brasserie are expensive but "greaseless and effortlessly flaky" [A Passion For Food]
- In Midtown, the Korean jjajangmyeon is better than the Chinese zha jiang mein at Big Bowl Noodles [Food in Mouth]
- For $1 more Timurlan in Coney Island "will supplement a samsa with lamb short rib, or prepare an "extra heavy" version with lamb meat and extra fat" [Eating in Translation]
- They're not cheap, but the homemade pastas at Cafe Falai continue to impress [Lunch Studio]
- You can get ros el hanout and a great eggplant pie at Sahadi's in Brooklyn Heights [Fork in the Road]
- If you have want to have a Chinese banquet rehearsal dinner Tung Yi Fung in Flushing looks like a great place to do it [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Going to see Batman tonight in Times Square? Here are some dinner recommendations [SE:NY Talk]

Nasi goreng from Minang Asli in Elmhurst. Photograph by wEnDaLicious
- The linguini with clams at Campo in Morningside Heights is mostly excellent [NYCNosh]
- The onion rings at Gotham Bar and Grill are like onion doughnuts (in a good way) [Life With Food and Drink]
- The tomato based tortilla soup is one of the stars at Luna de Juarez in Queens [NYDN]
- The dim sum is better than the Peruvian inspired main courses at Red Egg [VV]
- $1.25 will get you a chili topped sausage at Chef White's 5 Star Girl in West Harlem [Eating in Translation]
- If you like grits, you have to order them for brunch at Bubby's [Mona's Apple]

The cavatelli from Fiore. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- The cavatelli with broccoli rabe and sausage is the best pasta dish at Fiore [Girl Who Ate Everything]
- The tart that Payard was serving during their Bastille Day Festival was amazing [Eating in Translation]
- The black sesame ice cream at Sundaes and Cones is like "dropping a creamy sesame bomb in your mouth" [Food in Mouth]
- At Saha Thai the fried taro root and tofu dish is something to order again and again [Lunch Studio]
- The fish tacos at Bonita are simple and delicious [Gastronormous]
- They make the best empanadas ever at Antojitos Colombianos in Woodside [Shauna Eats Sunnyside]
- A list of the best wine bars in New York City [SE: NY Talk]

What you better order at a place called Peking Duck House. Photograph by roboppy

Buns from Province Chinese Canteen. Photograph by Front Studio
- A modern take on Chinese buns filled with kimchi and short ribs or grilled chicken and pickled cucumbers at Province Chinese Canteen. [Lunch Studio]
- Korean barbecue from a parking lot in Flushing. [Chowhound]
- Coffee cake from Baked in Red Hook: "beneath a sweet, very cinnamony layer of crumbs is a body nearly as rich as pound cake, marked by a thin vein of chocolate." [Eating in Translation]
- The good, cheap lunch buffet at Chennai Garden in Murray Hill, where it's "not the disaster that most Indian restaurants have." [SE:NY Talk]
- Blueberry pie from Briermere Farms in Riverhead. [Chowhound]

French onion soup from Cafe Triskell in Astoria Queens. Photograph by Pabo76
- Top split hot dog buns are becoming harder and harder to find [SE:NY Talk]
- The peanut butter cake at The Dune Deck in the Hamptons is to die for [Mona's Apple]
- The bun at Vietnamese restaurant Xe Lua in Chinatown is an "utterly satisfying lunch option" [Lunch Studio]
- Molly's on 3rd Avenue has some of the best onion rings in the city [Chowhound]
- If the peanut butter ice is any indication, Lia's Ices in Windsor Terrace Brooklyn is a worthy summertime stop [Eating in Translation]
- The fries make the Press 195 location in Bayside, better than the one in Park Slope [Blondie and Brownie]

Zucchini blossom special, bringin' my baby back. Photograph by Food in Mouth
- The zucchini blossoms at James in Brooklyn are a perfect summertime dish (and their burger is good too.) [Food in Mouth]
- At Imperial Palace, the crab over rice is the star of the show [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Since the ownership change at Hoomoos Asli in Soho, it may have actually gotten better [Lunch Studio]
- The rock shrimp donburi at Kasadela in the East Village is "quite good" [Wandering Eater]
- The sheep's milk ricotta agnolotti with tomato consommé is one of the must have dishes at newly opened Forge [NYP]
- Here is a list of good restaurants around Kingston, NY in the Hudson River Valley [SE:NY Talk]
- Rustic Italian bread has arrived at Poseidon Bakery in Hell's Kitchen [NYCNosh]

English Peas and Proscuitto from Otto. Photograph by Robyn Lee
- Skip the pizza and go for the verdure and pastas at Otto [Girl Who Ate Everything]
- The sweetbreads alone are worth the trip to Craftbar [Mona's Apple]
- The pumpkin pie 'cream ice' at NYC Icy, is tops [NYC Nosh]
- At Lucky Eight in Sunset Park order the head-cheese-like Chinese salami with crunchy jellyfish [Eating in Translation]
- Pimm's No. 1 is available at Astor Wines (and "most decent liquor stores") [SE:NY Talk]
- Sample madeleines and financiers at the "underrated bakery Financier Patisserie" downtown [Lunch Studio]
- You can get the largest beer in the world at Heartland Brewery [Gothamist]

Sweet and sour cauliflower. Photograph by ulterior epicure
- The manchurian cauliflower at Devi could be renamed "sweet and sour cauliflower" [Ulterior Epicure]
- Stinky tofu is on the menu at Red Chopstick in Flushing [SE:NY Talk]
- The carrot cupcake with salted caramel frosting at Batch is "absolutely incredible." [Blondie and Brownie]
- If you put smothered fried chicken on top of a waffle, it will ruin your waffle [Savory/Salty/Sweet]
- There was plenty of amazing food at the Burmese Food Bazaar to benefit the Myanmar cyclone victims this past weekend in Sunnyside [Eating in Translation]

Pop Burgers. Photograph by wEnDaLicious.
- They serve dim sum all day at Red Egg, the new Chinese/Peruvian place in Chinatown [NYDN]
- If you miss the ice cream at Jahn's Restaurant in Richmond Hill, check out the one in Jackson Heights [Urbanite]
- The fried chicken sandwich with buttermilk coleslaw at Shorty's.32 is "sandwich heaven." [NYDN]
- Now you can get junior versions of some of your favorite cookies at the Treats Truck [Blondie and Brownie]
- Apparently Houston's makes a great veggie burger [Chowhound]

The Warm Maine Lobster from Picholine. Photograph by the Ulterior Epicure
- The Warm Maine Lobster is the hit of the “Menu Royale” at Picholine [Ulterior Epicure]
- You can get all you can eat Korean BBQ in Flushing at Picnic Garden [Grace is Full]
- At Miriam in Park Slope they serve a croque madame made with challah [Wandering Eater]
- You can now get Wafels and Dinges at East Village coffee shop The Bean [NYM]
- Ed's Lobster Bar has one of the tastiest Bibb salads in the city [Lunch Studio]
- Kuma Inn's sautéed Chinese sausage with chili-lime sauce and Thai sticky rice is exceptional [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- "You’re not likely to find a better pasta in Tribeca" than the pasta of the day at Landmarc [Fork in the Road]
- House made patties with ackee are on the menu at Health Conscious Express in the East Village [Eating in Translation]
- A handful of groceries and tandoor-and-steam-table restaurants—serving mostly Bangladeshis and Pakistanis—have sprung up along Starling Avenue in the Bronx [Chow]
- You can find Rogelio Bueno mole concentrate and fresh curry leaves at Kalustyan's [Fork in the Road]

"Most delicious salad ever." Photograph by Robyn Lee
- It won't be the same as this one when you get it, but the greenmarket salad at Diner is really good [Girl Who Ate Everything]
- If you have lunch at Tabla, be sure to get the hamachi appetizer [Lunch Studio]
- The fondue appetizer at Craftbar is "amazing" [Life With Food and Drink]
- Only served on Wednesdays, the pork feet stew at Malecon is the best way to gain an understanding of the Dominican love of all things fatty [Eating in Translation]
- Rio Bonito Market in Astoria will have everything you need to make Brazilian food [Chowhound]
- Arium Tea House and Alice's Teacup are two good places to get scones [SE:NY Talk]

Photograph by ulterior epicure
- The octopus carpaccio at Insieme is very tender and "every bit as wonderful as it sounded" [Ulterior Epicure]
- The best Mexican popsicle is available in Port Chester [Diner's Journal]
- The almond yaki manjyu at Cafe Zaiya in Midtown is perfect for breakfast [NYC Nosh]
- Mango basil is one of the flavors at the newly opened NYC ICY in Hell's Kitchen [Eating in Translation]
- Order the pork chop at San Chia a new Taiwanese restaurant in Chinatown [Cheap Ass Food]

Ice cream is the best dinge. Photograph by nycblondieandbrownie
- You can now get ice cream as a topping at the Wafels and Dinges Truck [Blondie and Brownie]
- The honey mint limonata at Espresso 77 in Jackson Heights is the best summer drink [Urbanite]
- Coffee and olive oil pound cake make the perfect snack at Abraco in the East Village [Lunch Studio]
- Brother Jimmy's serves up some good fried pickles [SE:NY Talk]
- Check out this dim sum feast at Pacificana in Sunset Park's thriving Chinatown [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- Pecas y Mas in Sunnyside is where to get a Columbian cholado [Eating in Translation]
- Sacco Pizza in Hell's Kitchen is one of the best slices in New York City [SE:NY Talk]

They serve a sauteed version of jjajangmyeon at Chew Young Roo in Closter, NJ. Photograph by Pabo76
- The best general tso's chicken can be found at Vynl (?!?) in Hell's Kitchen [Chowhound]
- The al pastor burrito from Pinche Taqueria in Nolita is "so good." [Cheap Ass Food]
- The Nova Scotia lobster gently-poached in a shellfish broth with Oregon morels at Eleven Madison Park is "downright devastating." [Ulterior Epicure]
- You can order a pizza to the line at the soon to open IKEA [Urbanite]
- For big-boned kalbi ribs, go to Shatzie's Meats or Citerella on the Upper East Side [Chowhound]

Burke in a Box Sliders. Photograph by Adam Kuban
- A list of the best sliders in New York City [Restaurant
Girl]
- Get a tasy granola bar, and support the Girls Club at La Tiendita in the East Village [Gothamist]
- 2nd Ave Deli is the perfect place to pick up a whole rotisserie chicken [Off the Broiler]
- Lotus root, black chicken and pork jerky are only a few of the amazing things you'll find at Gold City Supermarket in Flushing [Fork in the Road]
- The sea urchin with Japanese yam is expensive but recommended at Soba Ya [Cheap Ass Food]
- Little Owl is serving a soft-shelled crab over asparagus risotto [Things We Ate For Dinner]
- You can get mutton dumplings at Cafe Kashtar in Brighton Beach [Umamimart]

Fish eggs three ways from Soto. Photograph by djwerdna
- The shiro ebi tartare at Soto is a perfect summertime dish [Appetite for Degustation]
- The chocolate, rasberry, and hazlenut souffles at Capsouto Freres will make you swoon [Umamimart]
- At Prune in the East Village, don't miss out on the sweetbreads with bacon and capers [Salty/Savory/Sweet]
- In Little Italy the fruit tarts from Ceci Cela Patisserie are a delight [Life With Food and Drink]
- Dae Dong in Koreatown is the place to go for naeng myun, a cold Korean soup [Cheap Ass Food]

If you can't wait for IKEA to open this weekend, here's another option. Photograph by MidtownLunch
- AQ Cafe and FIKA: two good places in Manhattan for Swedish meatballs [Chowhound]
- Breakfast muffins now available at both Magnolia Bakery locations [TONY]
- Harlem's Talay serving up interesting Latin-infused Thai [NYCNosh]
- Glaser's on the Upper East Side makes a mighty fine black and white cookie [Life With Food and Drink]
- A slideshow of great sangrias in New York City [NYM]
- Enjoy this hefty burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil at Enoteca Maria in Staten Island [Eating in Translation]
- Get the first herring of the season now at Grand Central Oyster Bar [Umamimart]
- The chili chicken at Nanking in Jackson Heights is outstanding [Chowhound]

Beet arancini with gorgonzola from Terroir. Photograph by The Wandering Eater
- The beet risotto balls with gorgonzola at Terroir are tasty [Wandering Eater]
- The tilapia salad at De Mole (formerly El Jarro) in Sunnyside is "sooo good" [Chowhound]
- They do gluten free mac and cheese at S'MAC in the East Village [The Holistic Chef]
- You can get Cuban roast pig every Saturday in June at Solace [Fork in the Road]
- The chilled tomato, cucumber, avocado and watermelon soup at Aurora in Soho may be the perfect dish for this weather [Lunch with Front Studio]
- 3rd Avenue between 22nd and 34th Streets in Manhattan is full of frozen yogurt [Eater]
- You can get $1 slices of pizza on St. Marks Place [Blondie and Brownie]

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