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Masticating The Big Apple
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1. Carnegie Delicatessen
New York, NY 10019
(800) 334-5606
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
Truly, Carnegie's has become one of my favorite places in NYC. It's such a favorite that I end up eating there multiple times each time I visit. And, I'm pleased to say that it's earned two additional stars from me.
As soon as we landed and settled…More »
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1/14/2010
For sure, Carnegie's is a tourist hot zone. I would venture to guess that the pastrami sandwich is… Read more »
2. Cafeteria
I'll be honest, when the prospect of going to Cafeteria was first presented to me, I wasn't exactly jumping in fits of hysteric excitement. I just couldn't understand the curious sparkle in this person's eye when he was explaining how good Cafeteria…More »
3. Levain Bakery
I'm convinced that Levain is arguably home to some of the most delicious cookies being made in the U.S. Some may understandably go even further and label it the cookie Mecca of the world. Indeed, there is a lot of hype surrounding this chocolate…More »
4. Veselka
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-9682
Would you like to be transported to the Ukraine without the exorbitant expense? Have you ever been curious as to what it might feel like to sit amongst the locals in a Kiev cafe while gorging on their warm, hearty, meaty cuisine? Situated in the…More »
5. Statler Grill
Manhattan, NY 10001
(212) 736-3353
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Steakhouses,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
What a fantastic find! This is a rather new establishment that is on 33rd at 7th Ave, right behind Hotel Penn. I walked in on a rather chilly Friday afternoon to partake of their bar menu. I'm soooooo glad I did. The restaurant and bar is beautiful…More »
6. Keens Steak House
I knew that no trip to NYC would be complete without an evening at Keens for dinner. I was particularly excited this time around because a Keens virgin was tagging along. What can I say? The prospect of cherry popping is always exhilarating to me!
One…More »
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12/29/2009
I must say that Keens was the culinary highlight of my trip to New York this past week. Perhaps it… Read more »
7. Prosperity Dumpling
New York, NY 10002
(212) 343-0683
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Lower East Side
I am now aware that dumplings are serious business in NYC. In fact, while at Prosperity Dumpling, I picked up on an unspoken rule: Do not even attempt to speak to a New Yorker while he/she is consuming a dumpling. Doing so must be an exercise in…More »
8. Nathan's Famous
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 946-2202
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhood: Coney Island
There are some eateries that function to personify the locales that they reside in. I think Nathan's is one of those. Taking in a panoramic view of the environs from Nathan's, one can see the backdrop of Brooklyn, a backdrop that is characterized by…More »
9. Junior's
New York, NY 10036
(212) 302-2000
Categories:
Diners,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
There's nothing like experiencing a piece of Junior's cheesecake. Moreover, there's nothing like experiencing it in NYC, directly after the largest blizzard of the year. Who would have thought that there would be a line out the door in 30-degree…More »
10. Fay Da Bakery - CLOSED
New York, NY 10079
(212) 868-8881
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
As I was walking up 34th street from Macy's, I was looking for something warm and tasty to take the edge off of my hunger after battling the Christmas shopping crowd. Well, thankfully, I found myself walking into Fay Da.
At around 10:30am, the sight…More »
11. DessertTruck Works
Had it not been for Kimberly K., a phenomenal NYC Yelper that, in my opinion, everyone needs to be following, I would have likely never experienced DessertTruck Works, hereafter referred to as "DTW," in such a vast culinary metropolis. After reading…More »
12. Central Park Boathouse
New York, NY 10128
(212) 517-2233
Categories:
Boating,
American (Traditional),
Bike Rentals
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
Walking through Central Park on a late, sunny morning in the middle of December is gorgeous. On the day in question, the weather was out of character and sporting relatively warm temperatures. Not surprisingly, the park was teeming with activity, and…More »
13. 53rd and 6th Halal Cart
New York, NY 10019
Categories:
Food Stands,
Halal,
Street Vendors
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
It's 11pm. You're hungry. Really hungry. But you don't want to venture too far from the hotel you're staying at on Central Park South. And you don't feel like getting dressed up. In fact, just putting on a coat over your pajamas is about all the…More »
14. BLT Prime
New York, NY 10022
(212) 995-8500
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Gramercy, Flatiron
It was a birthday celebration for my sister, and I wanted to do something nice for her during our stay in the city. I'm a steakhouse junkie, and those that follow my reviews know that all too well. Needless to say, BLT Prime seemed like the obvious…More »
15. Virgil's Real Barbecue
New York, NY 10036
(212) 921-9494
Category:
Barbeque
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Having read so many great reviews about Virgil's, I just knew that I had to carve it into my itinerary. My party and I had 5:00p reservations on a Friday evening, but weren't actually seated until about 5:15p. No worries; I enjoyed sitting in the bar…More »
16. Carmine's
Having heard so many fantastic things about Carmine's, I just knew that I had to carve out some room in my itinerary for it. My party opted to dine in their Upper West Side location to avoid the throngs of tourists that undoubtedly flock to the other…More »
17. Beard Papa's Cream Puffs
New York, NY 10024
(212) 799-3770
In my quest to satiate my raging sugar craving, a craving that seems to be growing at an exponential rate these days, Beard Papa's, located in a quiet area in the Upper West Side, appeared as a blip on my Yelp radar as a viable option to accomplish…More »
18. New York Pizza Suprema
After a long morning and afternoon of walking all across the lower east side and financial district, finally arriving at Pizza Suprema for a snack to replenish my energy was a godsend. I ordered the chicken parmigiana role and a piece of the…More »
19. South Gate
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-0300
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
South Gate, without a doubt, is probably one of the defining pleasures of Jumeirah Essex House. In fact, I found myself sitting at its lavish bar each evening before heading up to my room. So what makes South Gate so special?
First, the bar/restaurant…More »
20. Manana
A boy gets hungry after spending an entire morning and partial afternoon shopping--or, rather, window-shopping--on Madison Ave. at some of the best designer clothing stores in the world. So, enter Mañana, an adorable little Mexican restaurant tucked…More »
21. Brooklyn Diner
Located just a few blocks down from my hotel that was on the south side of Central Park, the Brooklyn Diner seemed attractive given the great reviews on Yelp. As soon as I walked in I knew I was in heaven -- it was a Jewish diner. I felt right at…More »
22. Magnolia Bakery
New York, NY 10020
(212) 767-1123
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
What an exciting, popular, and crowded little bakery! I heard about Magnolia Bakery on the Martha Stewart Show as the only establishment that sports the best buttercream cupcakes in the Rockefeller Center area. Well, in my opinion, my girl Martha hit…More »
23. Caracas Arepa Bar
New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-2314
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: East Village
Situated in the lower east side of Manhattan, just getting to the Caracas Arepa Bar was an adventure in itself. While at the opposite end of Manhattan in the upper east side, my friendly companion decided that Caracas would be a nice place to visit…More »
24. Calle Ocho
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-5025
Categories:
Cuban,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
Located in the lavish 4-star Excelsior Hotel in the Upper East Side, walking into the upbeat, vivacious atmosphere of Calle Ocho is a contrast like no other. When I considered and juxtaposed the calm, ostentatious and declamatory elements of the…More »
25. Sabrett Hot Dog Stand
New York, NY 10036
Categories:
Food Stands,
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Street meat. What's not to love? No matter the time of day, the temperature, or my mood, I found that inserting a hot dog or piece of Italian sausage on flatbread through the large orifice in my face was a satisfying moment, a thing of beauty. I can…More »
26. Milk And Roses
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 389-0160
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Wine Bars
Neighbourhood: Greenpoint
Our excursion to Milk and Roses came to be by way of Groupon:
"$19 Wine and Cheese Pairing: Includes 2 Platters of Your Choice from Caciocavallo , Caprino, Crotonese, and 2 Glasses of wine from Merlot, Dolcetto, Chianti and Aglianico."
Just getting…More »
27. Hanbat Restaurant
I was really excited to visit Hanbat, a favorite pastime of my traveling companion who once resided in the city several years ago. Korean food is relatively new to me; therefore, every Korean foodie adventure will undoubtedly be compared to my first…More »
28. Papaya King
New York, NY 10028
(212) 369-0648
Categories:
Juice Bars & Smoothies,
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side
I've come to the conclusion that there is no better food that embodies the spirit of NYC than a Papaya King hot dog. On December 19, after the snow had started to fall in upper Manhattan, my friend and I retreated to Papaya King to partake of their…More »
29. Sarabeth's Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
(212) 826-5959
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional),
Delis
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
I decided to have breakfast at Sarabeth's at the recommendation of a friend who, quite frequently, finds herself in the city on business. My decision to try Sarabeth's was also influenced by the fact that I was staying at the Essex House, mere steps…More »
30. Tick Tock Diner
New York, NY 10001
(212) 268-8444
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
I think YELPERS need to be a little more forgiving of this place. After all, it's only a diner. Would you really expect to be wowed in a diner?
My experience at the diner occured unexpectedly. Tick Tock, for me, became a refuge and alternative dinner…More »
31. Dizzy's Club Coca Cola
UNDERWHELMED. This is the only word that I can think of that accurately describes my experience at Dizzy's. While the ambience of the club is very beautiful and romantic, the food and performance were just not worth the expense in my opinion.
For my…More »
32. Charley's Grilled Subs
New York, NY 10001
(212) 279-3061
Categories:
Fast Food,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown
On a Friday afternoon, I needed a little something to tide me over until dinner. As I was walking along 7th Ave at 33rd, I saw an extremely sexy photo of a cheesesteak sandwich plastered on a window giving me that come-hither look. Noticing a line…More »
33. Bella Napoli
New York, NY 10019
(212) 719-2819
Let's face it, Italian restaurants run the gamut in NYC. They're everywhere. After a very long day, my party and I had a hankering for some feel-good Italian goodness and began to walk around in search of a place that would draw our attention and…More »
34. Mustang Sally's Saloon
New York, NY 10001
(212) 695-3806
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Irish,
Bars
Neighbourhood: Chelsea
How in the world I found myself wandering into an establishment by the name of Mustang Sally's is beyond me. Perhaps I can chalk it up to my desparation for alcohol on my first night in the city. Or, perhaps my curiosity as an outsider was piqued by…More »
35. Tonic Bar & Restaurant
New York, NY 10019
(212) 382-1059
Categories:
American (New),
Sports Bars,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
My entourage and I popped in to Tonic at around 1am to continue in our night of unabashed fun and revelry. The place was teeming with activity. Tonic sports an inviting, exciting, young atmosphere that made me feel welcomed. Usually when the front of…More »
36. Kossar's Bialys
New York, NY 10002
(212) 473-4810
I'm trying to figure out what the hubbub is about.
On Monday, Dec. 21, after discovering that the Doughnut Plant was closed, my friend and I decided to walk down the sidewalk to have a bagel and coffee at Kossar's Bialys. The clerk at the counter was…More »
37. The River Café
This is an unfortunate review. I really wish that I could give The River Café a higher rating, but what transpired during my visit at this restaurant utterly ruined my entire evening.
My dining companion and I decided to make reservations at The River…More »
Recently updated lists from Gary R.
Hitting Your Sweet Spot (19)Need your sweet spot tickled? The locations on this list, from the west coast to the east, are sure to provide a little sweet somethin' somethin' to quell that unnerving urge. |
Eating Asia (20)...or, rather, a catalogue of my adventures in indulging in the myriad of cuisines that are pretty much rooted in Asia. |
LA Weekends (8)A running diary of the various places in Los Angeles that I've encountered and experienced. |
Running it Off. (9)These races are guaranteed to make you feel better about the calories you consumed the night before, or the ones you are planning on ingesting. |
Unmitigated Misfortunes (15)I'll never go to these establishments again, and perhaps you shouldn't, either. |
Living in Little Italy (8)Among scores of restaurant options in the neighborhood, most of these locations offer tasty morsels that are quite swallowable. |
Upscale Bovine Massacres (10)Here are the places where I LOVE to massacre a good steak while wearing a suit. |
Get Your Cupcake On (8)This is my contribution to the quest of finding the perfect cupcake, if that is even possible since our individuals cupcake preferences are sooo very subjective. |
The Best of Escondildo (11)Finding decent eating venues in Esco can be a daunting task. These are my go-to places when I don't want to expend the energy to venture down south. |
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Things I LoveB.K., New York City, cupcakes, cookies, boba, good vodka, wine, coffee, poutine, old books, theatre, fine dining, sweater vests, Invicta, cashmere, shea butter, Michael Kors, Burberry, running.
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