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1. El Rey Del Taco Truck
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 754-2966
Categories:
Food Stands,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Astoria
Whoa Whoa Whoa
$2 for a tongue taco?
DOOO it!
After a night of drinking, dancing, drinking, and more dancing, I and a group yelpers TREKKED from Cavo (because really- that wasnt no 2 block walk Ron C.!) and attacked this truck for some much needed…More »
2. Asia Dog
New York, NY 10012
(212) 226-8861
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Nolita
while i really really wanted an entire hot dog, i couldnt fit it. For the Tastes of Nolita tour, we were given a half of a hot dog and the option to put whatever we wanted on it! Nicely done Asia dog!
One of my guests was in the non-foodie category…More »
3. El Diablo Taco Truck
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Categories:
Food Stands,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
After a couple of beers at a nearby bar, the girls and I needed a nosh that $1 potato chips could not satiate. Upon the brilliant recommendation of my "New To New York" roommate, she suggested tacos from a truck in a bar.
whoa whoa whoa.
clearly, my…More »
4. Dogmatic Restaurant
New York, NY 10003
(212) 414-0600
While trekking to the F train to Queens, I was lugging a 20 lb bag of dog food, my heavy ass coach purse (aka the barney bag), and a sorry excuse of an umbrella in the rain. I passed by dogmatic and remembered hearing about it from a friend. I back…More »
5. Excellent Dumpling House
There was an annoying tickle in my throat and I was being a big baby about it. I wanted comfort. I wanted something quick too.
My coworkers were ordering dumplings.
i didnt want dumplings.
My eyes wandered to the stir fried shrimp rice cakes. And…More »
6. La Esquina Corner Deli
New York, NY 10012
(646) 613-7100
Categories:
Latin American,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: SoHo
Grabbed some Corn that was roasted with butter, cheese and something spicy. It was perfectly charred yet the corn had a nice bite to it. The seasonings were well balanced and I cant beleive i ate an ear of corn that fast!
The fish tacos were meaty…More »
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11/30/2010
I wanted a cheap lunch so i hit up La Esquina and got the Picadillo taco and the Aguacate con queso.… Read more »
7. Tacombi NYC
New York, NY 10012
(917) 727-0179
Categories:
Mexican,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Nolita
For the 2nd to last stop on my Nolita tour, we came to this location. I immediately fell in love with the decor. Large bricks on the walls, concrete floors, metal lunch tables with folding chairs and pockets of sunlight peeking into the…More »
8. Mei Li Wah Bakery
New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-7866
Its no secret that I have a massive crush on Ron C.... or is it? (secret is out now)
So when he said "YO, IM hot lets go get some bubble tea" I was all "oh yeah, im hot too"...::fans self::
On the way he asked if i was hungry. I looked down at my…More »
9. S'MAC
New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-7912
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: East Village
COMFORT.
When you want COMFORT you come to s'mac for mac and cheese. mac and cheese is nostalgic and full of cheesy carby goodness that will fill your belly and make your soul smile.
I have tried damn near all of the offerings and am the biggest fan…More »
10. Sigmund Pretzel Shop
New York, NY 10009
(646) 410-0333
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
I have a serious addiction to warm bread. And pretzels are just thin strands of bread dough, twisted and baked. So, naturally, i am addicted to warm pretzels too.
While walking the winter market in Union square this past winter, i spotted the pretzel…More »
11. Kee's Chocolates
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-3284
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: South Village
After making a batch of macarons at home (oh yes i did!) I decided to venture out and see what Kee's macarons had to offer.
I was sold by the raspberry as raspberry is my favorite kind of macaron. But when i got there i noticed a sampler! 6 mini…More »
12. Baked By Melissa
New York, NY 10003
(212) 842-0220
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Flatiron
this review is being updated on behalf of the health bloggers I surprised with these cupcakes.
Im a food blogger so i dont generally care if the cupcakes are bigger than my face or not (although- that is a nice surprise) but these ladies that I went…More »
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10/1/2010
Am i cheap?
Maybe.
but $1 per mini cupcake...not even a mini cupcake - a cupcake bite is ridiculous.… Read more »
13. Num Pang
New York, NY 10003
(212) 255-3271
Categories:
Cambodian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
It had just unexpectedly poured all over NYC and my walk in the park turned into an impromptu dinner break as this sandwich place.
I ordered the special sandwich: 5 spice pork belly.
My friend ordered the skirt steak sandwich (cuz they were out of…More »
14. Baohaus - CLOSED
New York, NY 10002
(646) 684-3835
I had the chairman Mao when i came here.
Its a small place and is really great if you're taking your buns to go. I walked in on a rainy sunday afternoon to find it was empty. But the staff there were very attentive and answered all my annoying…More »
15. The Lemon Ice King of Corona
Iconic.
You can't visit Queens withouth visiting this AWESOME nostalgic icee stand.
Way way back in the day, I have spent many a day running to the car (shot gun) with my father heading to the King of Corona for Huge containers of the coveted icee…More »
16. Happy Deli
New York, NY 10013
(212) 608-0949
Category:
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Civic Center
Having worked in the area for over 6 years i have watched this location change and become booming with business.
Its mostly people from court but if youre looking for variety, you have def found it.
You walk in and theres a pizza counter. Next to…More »
17. Dean & DeLuca
New York, NY 10012
(212) 226-6800
Categories:
Caterers,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: SoHo
After a serious craving for macarons and the frigid temps in the city i hit the closest location possible.
First the place was a freakin mad house! i have no idea what they were giving away at this time but i could barely get in! (twss)
The case of…More »
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10/26/2010
Sometimes you want to treat yourself.
If you really want to treat yourself you ought to do it right.… Read more »
18. Balthazar Bakery
I wanted a cookie.
While roaming the streets of SoHo i walked up to this picturesque place and saw a platter of the biggest oatmeal cookies i have ever seen. I sampled one then bought it immediately.
Before i left i noticed a plate of quiche and my…More »
19. Rice To Riches
New York, NY 10012
(212) 274-0008
Categories:
Restaurants,
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Nolita
It started when I saw the movie Hitch. I sat there as Eva Mendes shoved lumpy goop into her mouth with an odd looking utensil. I would sit there thinking "what in the world is she eating".
And then one day, during a walk out of bounds around lunch…More »
20. Saint's Alp Teahouse
New York, NY 10003
(212) 598-1890
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Taiwanese,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: East Village
Stopped in after dinner for some bubble Tea.
Cute set up!
Great variety of teas on the menu and even a nice food menu!
Great prices!
My taro milk green tea with boba was delish!
My only gripe are the stools; can i get some back support please?
21. Alba's Grocery
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
(718) 805-0347
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Richmond Hill
NYC was covered with a blanket of snow. Nothing is open. Transit is down. But good Ol boys at Albas are open.
I walked half a block to my savior in this weather. I was hungry. Out of milk, and out of essentials that make being stuck in a storm HELL.…More »
22. Billy's Bakery
A friend and I were in the area when she suggested we go for dessert. My spidey senses were tingling... because Billy's was right around the corner. I didnt know it before hand but when it hit me that my favorite Tribeca Bakery had another location…More »
23. Billy's Bakery
New York, NY 10013
(212) 647-9958
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Civic Center, TriBeCa
Its become a nasty habit.... taking an innocent walk and ending up in this mecca for all things delicious and sweet.
I think i am most in love with the decor. Its bright. Its cheery. Its old school feel... it just makes me WANT to take my credit card…More »
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2/16/2011
Please. make. it. stop!
Today, for the sole purpose of buying a dear friend a cupcake for her… Read more »
24. Billy's Bakery
New York, NY 10012
(212) 219-9956
This is a great spot for Billy's!
Its a casual little walk in bakery with a variety of of cupcakes, cakes and cookies. Its not your regular bakery but more like an old fashioned bakery.
The places smells of butter and sugar in the most magnificent…More »
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5/23/2011
This pains me.
This was my last stop for the Tastes of Nolita event. As a HUGE, and I mean HUGE fan… Read more »
25. Doughnut Plant
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-9100
Categories:
Donuts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Chelsea
So i totally was in the neighborhood and saw the Chelsea Hotel and thought: Doughnuts.
I went to the LES locationr ecently and the pickins were slim. Someone recommended that I hit the Chelsea location. So, i did.
They were still sold out of the that…More »
26. Crumbs
I never thought it would happen!
My beloved Crumbs Location has failed me. My sister and her best friend were visiting from out of town and asked me to take them on a tour. They requested we hit Crumbs somewhere along the way. I brought them to my…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/25/2011
By far, my favorite location.
I punched my Crumbs V Card at this location and out of sheer loyalty i… Read more »
27. Fortunato Brothers
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-2281
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
It is with great love and respect that write this review for Fortunato Brothers. Their Italian pastries and sweets have been a staple in my family holiday gatherings for many many years. When we travel out of town, we have one request and one request…More »
28. Doughnut Plant
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-3700
Categories:
Donuts,
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
I had bookmarked this place to try a few days ago and never really thought of marking a date on the calendar to go.
I feel it makes for awesome spontaneous adventures. As the sun was still shining and nowhere near setting, i left my office yesterday,…More »
29. Cupcake Crew
I was making my mother earn her dinner by making her walk from chinatown to Shake Shack.
Dont judge me.
She loved it.
While we were walking and her hunger pangs were getting the best of her, we passed the cupcake crew truck in soho.
"Monique, LOOK!…More »
30. Dessert Club, ChikaLicious
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-0929
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: East Village
This was the 4th stop in the UYE Ice Cream Crawl.
I was glad we were here when the skies opened up and rained like it never rained before. It gave us an opportunity to take in this quaint dessert spot and appreciate it for all its wonderfulness.
The…More »
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3/15/2011
I am a big fan of the Chikalicious Dessert Bar but Groupon had a cupcake deal with Chikalicious. And… Read more »
31. DessertTruck Works
It's been a long time, friend. Oh, How I have Missed you!
When i walked into the dimly lit store front of Dessert Truck, I noticed in the pastry case a mammoth of a macaron.
A MEGARON.
Oh yes. and it called my name. "Monique! Look how volumptuous i…More »
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2/9/2011
After copious amounts of cheap bar food and beer, my best friend and I thought some sweets were in… Read more »
32. The Little Cupcake Bakeshop
"I'm sorry, did you just say RED VELVET Ice Cream?"
"Yes"
So i bought a cup of red velvet ice cream complete with crumbles and everything.
What a treat! You can taste the cocoa and it had a lovely red hue. I love red velvet and I love the treats they…More »
33. Mamoun's Falafel
New York, NY 10012
(212) 674-8685
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
There is something about fried meatless balls covered in tahini and wrapped in a fluffy pita.
There is also something about all that goodness and paying only $2.50 for it.
Find the hole in the wall that is Mamoun's, place your order, have it brought…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/27/2011
$2.50 for a falafel sandwich?
DONE.
Grab it and go. Bring it to Washington square park. Plop on a… Read more »
34. Union Square Holiday Market
New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-9262
Category:
Shopping Centers
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square, Flatiron
Like Pavlov's dog salivates at the sound of a bell, I get giddy with glee at the sight of those red and white tents!
Who doesnt love a unique gift? Every year I frequent the shops and come out with armfuls of amazing gifts for family and friends.
And…More »
35. Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 441-4776
Categories:
Chicken Wings,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Richmond Hill
I am the girl that turns my nose up at fast food.
But I have weaknesses.
And Fried Chicken is one of them.
Growing up in the less desireable part of Brooklyn, Hood Chicken Spots were a staple. They were cheap. They were quick. And it was the only…More »
36. Dragon Land Bakery
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-2012
Located just a block away from the subway and a block away from the office, its really easy to stop by and grab a snack with the change you found between your couch cushions.
Some things are better than others. But this is the most aesthetically…More »
37. Peanut Butter & Co
New York, NY 10012
(212) 677-3995
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
After looking in a random college magazine near NYU, i found a coupon for a free jar of peanut butter from PB and Co with the purchase of a sandwich. I decided that it was a good idea to take all the magazines at the kiosk and rip out all of the…More »
38. Croxley Ales
New York, NY 10009
(212) 253-6140
Categories:
Restaurants,
Sports Bars,
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Monday.
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Croxley Ales!
The only three days of the week I will ever consider coming here.
Why?
Ten. Cent. Wings.
What can you get for 10 cents these days?
Not much...unless you live near a bodega that still has a candy section.
But for…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/7/2010
With a few bucks left to my name, and a girls night in order, My trusty sidekick told me of a place… Read more »
39. popbar
New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-4874
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: West Village
We walked passed it as we had just finished dessert from a place nearby. He stopped. He was in awe.
The music could not have been more appropriate as "I Only Have Eyes For You" was playing in the aesthetically pleasing pop bar.
Ice cream and such is…More »
40. Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar West Village
New York, NY 10011
(212) 365-2992
Categories:
Desserts,
Wine Bars,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: West Village
I was invited to preview a chocolate pairing at Ayza on a Monday evening. The establishment had live music with a very skilled vocalist.
The drinks menu is wonderful and if you are indecisive, you might have a hard time deciding. I chose the French…More »
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Comfort Food (20)Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Mashed potatoes... All the comfort in one place! The only thing you'll need after is a nap. |
...And Sandwiches too! (40)Some of these places make some pretty badass sandwiches but you never would have known... until now! Cuz I just told you so! Boom. |
NoLita Food Crawl (11)I went on a food crawl in NoLita area in this order, I think if you want to do something foodie and fun in the city, give this a try! |
Thats Amore! (48)I am a serial dater. I love places like this for a romantic date! |
Eat Like a Queen! (58)Where Else can you eat like a Queen, than in Queens? |
BIG Plates! (22)Huge Portions! Who doesnt love THAT in a Restaurant! |
Burgers (37)Nothing beats a fantastic burger. |
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Kew Gardens, NY
Yelping SinceAugust 2010
Things I LoveCoffee, Cupcakes, sushi, korean bbq, Karaoke, happy hour.
Find Me InKew Gardens
My HometownWilliamsburg, BK
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Im blogging. Working. or making a Mess in my tiny Kitchen.
Why You Should Read My Reviewswell, if you've read this far, you might as well keep going.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadWhite Oleander
My First ConcertYeah Yeah Yeahs at Nokia theatre (was 21)
My Favourite MovieToo many to Choose!
My Last Meal On EarthA Shack Stack, Double. WITH a shake...and cheese fries.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I have a coffee addiction
Most Recent DiscoveryThere's an App for that
Current CrushThe sexy barista who knows my drink by heart. . .