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Have you ever had Canadian bacon? How about fried bologna? Yes? Then you might have a slight idea of what taylor ham is. But in reality, you have no idea. There’s nothing like it. Its meaty and succulent. Not fatty, but not lean either. It’s versatile. When sliced thin, we call it taylor ham and… Read more
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If you walk west down 52nd Street, you can’t miss Lucky’s Famous Burgers. It’s interior screams at you in yellow and orange tones and snares you in from the sidewalk. The tiny space boasts four tables and two counter spaces for your dining pleasure. So, what does any sentient being order at a place called… Read more
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What is there to say about a place called Pies ‘n’ Thighs? They have great pies and, oh my, what fine thighs. Seriously? They serve up delicious fare at affordable prices. Have you seen their chicken biscuit? It’s only $5.50 and that will keep anyone satisfied for days on end. I ordered the Fried Chicken… Read more
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Winter doldrums got you down? Try something new! Think: Union-Square-caliber farmers’ market with four walls and a roof. You’re imagining Foodshed, a small, satisfying newbie to the scene. Located at the Commons (388 Atlantic Avenue) in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, Foodshed offers the best of local farms and artisans. There’s fresh, dried, and frozen pasta and… Read more
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Have you had this stuff? I won’t blame you if you haven’t. I’m lucky enough to live two blocks away from a fantastic Turkish restaurant, where pide is generously doled out. (With hummus! To die for!) Otherwise known as Turkish flat bread (or pita, to some), pide’s best feature is its soft, rippled texture. It… Read more
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What are you doing tomorrow night? Going to Madison Square Market? Good answer. I unintentionally dropped in on the Market and, wow, there’s a lot of jewelry. Better than necklaces, however, is the Food Square situated just across Fifth Avenue. Pastrami sandwiches, chorizo tacos, hand-crafted pretzels, wood-fire pizza, and more delight the senses and stimulate… Read more
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Live music. Amazing red velvet cake. Butcher-style self-service. To-die-for brisket. A list of words and phrases I conjure when Hill Country is mentioned. Cold food. Long, poorly managed line. So-so chicken. Lack of desired sides. Mush. A list of words and phrases I have used to describe Hill Country Chicken. Is this review over? No.… Read more
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Do you love the Cheap Eats issue of New York magazine? How about TONY’s eats lists? I can’t live without them. (Or I can, but it’d take me longer to find the actually good places to dine. I neither have all the time or money in the world. Every hint helps.) That’s exactly why I’ve… Read more
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Ah, poutine. Fried potatoes + cheese curds + gravy = seriously delicious. I encourage you to seek out poutine, wherever you are. However, you won’t want to look at this photo before eating poutine because it might make you think twice about ordering it. So, Corner Burger. Situated amidst a row of swanky boutiques and… Read more
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Sure, Whole Foods wheat tortillas are edible. Mission are preferred, in most cases, where taste and texture are prized. But you haven’t tried tortillas until you’ve been to Tortilleria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens. Buy ’em by the pound (14/lb.). They’ll warm your fingers as you day dream of their potential on the 7 train. I… Read more
