tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83957302147645578782024-02-08T01:18:58.957-05:00Devour The CityDiscover top restaurants and get honest reviews on our food blog. Our expert foodies visit and evaluate the best dining destinations, sharing photos, tips, and recommendations for a delicious dining experience. Optimized for search engines, our restaurant reviews are your go-to resource for making informed dining decisions. Find your next favorite eatery and never settle for a mediocre meal again."Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-54272925558032452682023-10-24T14:54:00.007-04:002023-10-24T18:06:22.583-04:00The Epic Quest for New Jersey's Pizza Perfection: A Sizzle-Fueled Odyssey<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fellow gastronomes, pizza warriors, and lovers of the savory slice, we're about to embark on a quest of epic proportions. We're diving deep into the heart and soul of the Garden State's pizza scene. Forget the turnpikes and toll booths; New Jersey is a pizza paradise, and we're on a mission to uncover the legends of the pie. So, grab your bibs, adjust your taste buds, and let's dive into this pizza odyssey. As Anthony Bourdain, the culinary raconteur himself, once said, "I've long believed that good food, good eating, is all about risk. Whether we're talking about unpasteurized Stilton, raw oysters, or working for organized crime 'associates,' food, for me, has always been an adventure."</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Feta_8vpL9K9RePG2Wb_73kWXgLHRHYnMmxrn2godchyiYqC5dfRIaUR-ii1hLlfsMULBRnatR64XUxekZ4iHAyzNMMOypZFWx4MPaPZ1gDOvKp5rXGka9vllIRCdoYpkmYg5IuIQwTjwHr3CLCHwREffTLuWNkKbdMMZVocy9XJ1uRZiRPeg4PYMfV4/s1461/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best Pizza in New Jersey Top Pizzerias in NJ Pizza Restaurants Garden State Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza DeLucia’s Brick Oven Nancy's Townhouse Razza Pizza Artigianale Federici’s Italian Restaurant Rosie’s Pizza Pizza Odyssey Anthony Bourdain Style Pizza Quest Pizza Paradise New Jersey Pizza Perfection in NJ Jersey Pizza Gems" border="0" data-original-height="1461" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Feta_8vpL9K9RePG2Wb_73kWXgLHRHYnMmxrn2godchyiYqC5dfRIaUR-ii1hLlfsMULBRnatR64XUxekZ4iHAyzNMMOypZFWx4MPaPZ1gDOvKp5rXGka9vllIRCdoYpkmYg5IuIQwTjwHr3CLCHwREffTLuWNkKbdMMZVocy9XJ1uRZiRPeg4PYMfV4/s16000/unnamed.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Marvelous World of Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza</span></u></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>639 South Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our pizza pilgrimage begins with a hallowed destination: Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza. Situated in the heart of Elizabeth, this place is more than a pizzeria; it's a sacred temple to the art of pizza. If Santillo’s was a rock band, they'd be the Rolling Stones of the pizza world – timeless and still cranking out hits. When it comes to their "Tomato Pies," forget everything you thought you knew about pizza. These are transcendent creations that turn mere mortals into pizza zealots. Note: Get ready to exercise your patience muscle; perfection takes time here.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuzCqS9iQxDlV_e3VBp8LRK8Tad_iTkqLghPsoierVH1pSxecvL-UwzuCW25ke_paw6C3BF4BqflQDFTMjhsT8_n-VogMxYo_7i54ejgXsDz-xNF1QeP2R_CLZMT0Nr5U9Y-a-AdgVsX2LiYROgOIa3sHt8M9pe7RD2wkaeaHw7PSvnHn5RFuvpdC-ygT/s1170/pizza3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Best Pizza in New Jersey Top Pizzerias in NJ Pizza Restaurants Garden State Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza DeLucia’s Brick Oven Nancy's Townhouse Razza Pizza Artigianale Federici’s Italian Restaurant Rosie’s Pizza Pizza Odyssey Anthony Bourdain Style Pizza Quest Pizza Paradise New Jersey Pizza Perfection in NJ Jersey Pizza Gems" border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuzCqS9iQxDlV_e3VBp8LRK8Tad_iTkqLghPsoierVH1pSxecvL-UwzuCW25ke_paw6C3BF4BqflQDFTMjhsT8_n-VogMxYo_7i54ejgXsDz-xNF1QeP2R_CLZMT0Nr5U9Y-a-AdgVsX2LiYROgOIa3sHt8M9pe7RD2wkaeaHw7PSvnHn5RFuvpdC-ygT/w640-h640/pizza3.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">DeLucia’s Brick Oven: Where Simplicity Rules</span></u></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>3 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next up, we head to DeLucia's Brick Oven, a hidden gem in Hot Spot, New Jersey. This family-owned pizzeria, snugly tucked away in a quaint corner, is proof that big flavor can come from small places. It's like a tiny café in Paris, but instead of croissants, they serve divine pizzas. Their classic Margherita is pure magic, and the "Sicilian Bomb" could make an Italian grandma shed a tear of joy. There's no frill or fuss here – just pure pizza brilliance.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCoLWVtYheEhYa1P9otQVsp3E6_L4yw_0939yNkF8mOTL3eYLwVmw56Up4dhHcWWz8nedblkaMGsaDQvEbCeuyB8Y_xC2wtbZVzp1fhX7NucTiourKQ8GU2ADFTsySZD0MpotQ2if6WJVYMkxq66KboH9uby5ZWQB8b3mtq7kE3DYlPP-zUAfgvMXBLG-/s1170/pizza2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCoLWVtYheEhYa1P9otQVsp3E6_L4yw_0939yNkF8mOTL3eYLwVmw56Up4dhHcWWz8nedblkaMGsaDQvEbCeuyB8Y_xC2wtbZVzp1fhX7NucTiourKQ8GU2ADFTsySZD0MpotQ2if6WJVYMkxq66KboH9uby5ZWQB8b3mtq7kE3DYlPP-zUAfgvMXBLG-/w640-h640/pizza2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>Nancy's Townhouse: A Slice of Classic Elegance</u></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>1453 Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065-4013</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the heart of Rahway, we stumble upon Nancy's Townhouse. This isn't just a pizza joint; it's a slice of classic elegance in the heart of New Jersey. With an atmosphere that harks back to the golden era of dining, Nancy's has a charm that's as irresistible as its pizza.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Margherita here is like a symphony of simplicity. Every bite is a sonnet. While Nancy's may not be the hippest kid on the pizza block, it's where you go when you want to experience a classic. It's a place where timeless recipes meet timeless decor.</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO88aN9BPvKZ6UJkhc3sAjLwlgSzQoaChEbliIFwD-vUKJEBeS2FfEn365-LtcLvtnAj_tXqJJHU08GnnFC7Nl_XmJeE21nAB0ckmwuh9hOfR63Pl2ha5NlekhaBwvM907sRKlXj7b3Laq7vKWCHMKTtBGZcm5mQ38SCuMngggRCtcdUeBM9jsr9gSs9CD/s510/2023-07-12.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="382" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO88aN9BPvKZ6UJkhc3sAjLwlgSzQoaChEbliIFwD-vUKJEBeS2FfEn365-LtcLvtnAj_tXqJJHU08GnnFC7Nl_XmJeE21nAB0ckmwuh9hOfR63Pl2ha5NlekhaBwvM907sRKlXj7b3Laq7vKWCHMKTtBGZcm5mQ38SCuMngggRCtcdUeBM9jsr9gSs9CD/w479-h640/2023-07-12.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">Razza Pizza Artigianale: The Culinary Artistry</span></u></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>275/277 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, let's fast-track to Jersey City, where Razza Pizza Artigianale is elevating the pizza game. This place is to pizza what Picasso was to art. With a wood-fired oven and locally sourced ingredients, Razza crafts artisanal pies that are simply otherworldly. If their "Local 111" (with bacon, fennel sausage, and housemade mozzarella) doesn't make your taste buds tango, you might need a taste bud check-up. Note: Take your pizza experience to the next level by pairing it with their carefully curated wine list.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPKHMfk6izhf5LpCIL5C4zGWbR-b0_1SkN7pWMm3VTGA2vTZZ2qgFUjg0rFrL43_bKcl_qwndFQC39it9wvsT4NWR7s_hOjZxZMjTz-CfGN0Ow1Px3rwk4JXEcMmTIAXPajF4_kRaKP3-zzg0o3goKnrWMwIGqSEJIUOnmjMXxUzD_eAky5GULcOP7QHn/w512-h640/IMG_3906.jpg" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPKHMfk6izhf5LpCIL5C4zGWbR-b0_1SkN7pWMm3VTGA2vTZZ2qgFUjg0rFrL43_bKcl_qwndFQC39it9wvsT4NWR7s_hOjZxZMjTz-CfGN0Ow1Px3rwk4JXEcMmTIAXPajF4_kRaKP3-zzg0o3goKnrWMwIGqSEJIUOnmjMXxUzD_eAky5GULcOP7QHn/s1349/IMG_3906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">Federici’s Italian Restaurant: Where Tradition Meets Deliciousness</span></u></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>14 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728-2202</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As we wander down the delicious path of pizza discovery, we stumble upon Federici’s Italian Restaurant in Freehold. This place oozes warmth and tradition, and the pizzas are like a slice of heaven. The white clam pie and classic Margherita are dishes you'll want to write love letters to. Federici's isn't just a restaurant; it's a place where you become a regular after just one visit.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2fNU-5h0TX2sRW5uSwYIDFSoIg5moKZW7EMGmRRd1FMEK7Uv_zNazoyDjPStQegM23qQM8sdRsdI7gn9dUUW9SnlJodtTFjck_PDG8-OolyDIjfWJ-RSP1d09FZvDo8t1yaxRqIntTHJvY2g7gbGZVsuqc80WY3BVv6msU6E3ti08R_WXm4jRZUMr6NW/s1192/IMG_3903.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2fNU-5h0TX2sRW5uSwYIDFSoIg5moKZW7EMGmRRd1FMEK7Uv_zNazoyDjPStQegM23qQM8sdRsdI7gn9dUUW9SnlJodtTFjck_PDG8-OolyDIjfWJ-RSP1d09FZvDo8t1yaxRqIntTHJvY2g7gbGZVsuqc80WY3BVv6msU6E3ti08R_WXm4jRZUMr6NW/w628-h640/IMG_3903.jpg" width="628" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rosie’s Pizza: A Slice of the Beach</span></u></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><b>620 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our final stop takes us to Point Pleasant Beach, where Rosie's Pizza has been dishing out boardwalk dreams. If you've ever strolled along the beach and caught a whiff of something heavenly, it's likely Rosie's. This is where boardwalk pizza fantasies come true. You can grab a slice of cheese and savor it as you soak in the ocean vibes.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStRC7cj3a9C0MFOZ6kEjbXkm-fJR9nk2krFGMTIguOh0Al0Il7KW30c4KshN8UtLB0V_xVbwSA0t-bTu_PnRIsgulGvuXwIzqKPiNUj6newI1LDHqxL_CyTs2pVzWF9UqdTH1aiYNLgieq2iJXONqIvDDTxASYQ93bCR8CmT-y97uqZi_db49MkktxjzA/s1170/IMG_3900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStRC7cj3a9C0MFOZ6kEjbXkm-fJR9nk2krFGMTIguOh0Al0Il7KW30c4KshN8UtLB0V_xVbwSA0t-bTu_PnRIsgulGvuXwIzqKPiNUj6newI1LDHqxL_CyTs2pVzWF9UqdTH1aiYNLgieq2iJXONqIvDDTxASYQ93bCR8CmT-y97uqZi_db49MkktxjzA/w640-h640/IMG_3900.jpg" title="Rosie's Margherita" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a state as pizza-obsessed as New Jersey, these pizzerias stand as the high priests of pizza. And remember, New Jersey's pizza joints aren't just about food; they're about culture, tradition, and community. As Anthony Bourdain would say, "Pizza is not a trend; it's a way of life." In New Jersey, it's not just a way of life; it's a delicious way of life.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In conclusion, whether you're a local or just passing through the Garden State, these pizzerias are your sanctuaries of flavor. Your taste buds will sing arias, and you'll leave with a newfound appreciation for the art of pizza. So, embrace the pizza spirit and embark on your own Jersey Slice Odyssey. Your taste buds will thank you, and you'll be forever changed by the magic of New Jersey's pizza paradises.</span></p>Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-5655832440393916162023-05-29T06:13:00.001-04:002023-05-29T06:13:37.970-04:00The Best BBQ Joints in Austin Texas <p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Austin, Texas—a city pulsating with the soul of live music, a fiery spirit that runs deep, and a hunger for damn good barbecue that borders on the primal. In this land of cowboys and renegades, where the scent of smoldering mesquite dances in the air, I embarked on a carnivorous pilgrimage, a quest to uncover the most primal, the most tender, and the most lip-smacking barbeque joints this town has to offer. Brace yourselves, my fellow meat aficionados, for we are about to dive into a sizzling journey through the heart of Austin's smoky underbelly, where pitmasters wield their tongs like weapons, and the holy trinity of meat, fire, and flavor reigns supreme. So buckle up, grab a bib, and join me on this wild, unapologetic adventure into the belly of the barbeque beast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Franklin Barbeque</u> <i>900 East 11th street, Austin Texas</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is Franklin Barbecue worth all the hype? Hell Yes!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I roll up to this joint a little past 9am, two fucking hours before the doors even open, and what do I see? A Soviet Era toilet paper line already forming. Like, seriously? I finally get my hands on my order just before noon, so that's almost three hours of my precious time wasted. But let me tell you, it was worth every minute. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I went all in and got myself some brisket, pork rib, pulled pork, sausage, jalapeño cheddar sausage, turkey, a side of potato salad, and a key lime pie to top it all off. And holy fucking shit, let me tell you, that brisket, pulled pork, and turkey were like nothing I've ever tasted before. I mean, I wouldn't consider myself a rib guy, so that shit didn't blow my mind, but the jalapeño cheddar sausage? Fucking hell, it was on a whole other level compared to the regular sausage. And the potato salad? They went with a mustard base, which personally, I'm more of a mayo guy, but hey, to each his own. Oh, and that key lime pie? Insane! It was the perfect ending to this epic feast.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK3q_MVfDLlHvgKgBxerzWUkKNiNxpwR99K4XIKJpZNP1a2vLBB9oFxyDLh5HK3ftWymeggW6RoH2Vjat239AISiYcp3OOnWjMOm9thT-6Vq0yiM6TiRGSHhUSlupvuV0EAgOpMLHs_fpbB2TWvkO_-lJsbaNXWg47_i84gHKb5zRwj35MJjqKwR47A/s1000/franklin3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK3q_MVfDLlHvgKgBxerzWUkKNiNxpwR99K4XIKJpZNP1a2vLBB9oFxyDLh5HK3ftWymeggW6RoH2Vjat239AISiYcp3OOnWjMOm9thT-6Vq0yiM6TiRGSHhUSlupvuV0EAgOpMLHs_fpbB2TWvkO_-lJsbaNXWg47_i84gHKb5zRwj35MJjqKwR47A/s320/franklin3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Terry Black's Barbeque </u> <i>1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin Texas</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Terry Black's delivers a tasty, classic barbecue experience. My buddy and I decided to make the pilgrimage to this joint, craving that traditional barbecue fix. We went all out and sampled their brisket, sausage, turkey, potato salad, mac and cheese, pickles, cornbread, and banana pudding. Now, overall, everything was pretty damn good, but let me tell you, the sausage and mac and cheese stole the show. They were the stars of the feast. However, the crumbly-ass cornbread left me feeling disappointed. In terms of comparison, Terry Black's can hold its own against other big-name barbecue spots in the US. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some key advice, there's no table-saving bullshit. You can't reserve a table before you get your food, so once you've got your grub in hand, it's time to scavenge for a table, whether it's inside or out on the patio. We hit up Terry Black's on a Saturday afternoon, and let me tell you, that joint was packed to the fucking rafters. Seating options were scarce as hell. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Terry Black's knows how to deliver that classic barbecue vibe, serving up some tasty-ass meat that'll have you licking your goddamn fingers and begging for more.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXomFn9Y5zDQopjpX4ZOITZr7otKP1NcUIXqmyqPtmgBLQ2E8M2vUKJT_zSyCC_tmWudfAK9lYKaoPnTsPri2S6Fox4dmwJtithoaaKB4ZUFN6VJZVsKwUaVxXXqWoxensFTb6p7JJFTR5kagz6SQmKUUd5SkNLW1cd_4v3-bSndPDrNzKqFgS9AXO6A/s1000/terry1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXomFn9Y5zDQopjpX4ZOITZr7otKP1NcUIXqmyqPtmgBLQ2E8M2vUKJT_zSyCC_tmWudfAK9lYKaoPnTsPri2S6Fox4dmwJtithoaaKB4ZUFN6VJZVsKwUaVxXXqWoxensFTb6p7JJFTR5kagz6SQmKUUd5SkNLW1cd_4v3-bSndPDrNzKqFgS9AXO6A/s320/terry1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><u style="font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">La Barbecue</u><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">2401 East Chavez Street, Austin Texas</i></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This joint right here came with a stellar recommendation from someone I trusted, so I knew I had to sink my teeth into it. We flew our asses into Austin on a lazy Sunday, and let me tell you, I was sweating bullets, afraid I'd miss out on those juicy meats 'cause some damn reviews warned about 'em running out during lunch. So, I took matters into my own hands and placed an online order ahead of time, scheduled for pickup at a solid 2:30PM. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">We rolled up to the joint 'round 2PM, and thank the meat gods, there was no goddamn line in sight. Plenty of seats, both inside and on the goddamn patio, just waiting to be claimed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The brisket had a good flavor kick, with a beautiful bark and a smoke ring to make your carnivorous heart skip a beat. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, let's move on to the pork ribs. Holy shit were those things cooked to perfection! Tender as hell, falling right off the bone. The</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> jalapeno sausage was a masterpiece. Juicy as fuck, with a fiery kick courtesy of those jalapenos. I couldn't stop shoving that sausage in my mouth, my friends. It was an addiction.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The mac and cheese dreams are made of. Forget that traditional macaroni nonsense—la Barbecue goes all out with pasta shells. The cheese sauce, oh boy, it was thick and creamy, hitting that perfect balance without being overly cheesy. I'm telling you, if you're hitting up la Barbecue, you better not skip out on that mac and cheese. Trust me on this one. L</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">et's venture into the realm of their twisted take on kimchi. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">La Barbecue, my fellow meat lovers, is an absolute must when you're in Austin. If you hit it up during the off-hours, you'll breeze through that line like a goddamn boss, and there are plenty of seats just begging to be filled. I can't fucking wait for the day I go back and experience that meaty bliss once again.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRCtqMjQd_UrbZwI6Y7uC_nmrAVCS1FAf-iYy9rKHzHG5IeLdETzBZXzrcaatYctvd3QHrJ4jcHcOPQ5LTMhgGnwe5nkzyNoRtRg3chN080VzS3jv5-wfNn4vGvpLqFAiSFsMV8vha1XzKD2XCtrbnach4e-LCkypvdC1OIOVKdTV6FRv_CLYsBPf7g/s1000/la1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRCtqMjQd_UrbZwI6Y7uC_nmrAVCS1FAf-iYy9rKHzHG5IeLdETzBZXzrcaatYctvd3QHrJ4jcHcOPQ5LTMhgGnwe5nkzyNoRtRg3chN080VzS3jv5-wfNn4vGvpLqFAiSFsMV8vha1XzKD2XCtrbnach4e-LCkypvdC1OIOVKdTV6FRv_CLYsBPf7g/s320/la1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><p><i style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></u></i></p>Coopers Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que</u> 217 Congress Ave, Austin Texas </i><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">When it comes to Austin BBQ, we're talking about some serious shit here. I'm talking top 5, cream of the crop. And if I'm keeping it real with you, Cooper's is my favorite BBQ joint in this whole damn town. So, picture this: We roll up to Cooper's, and what do we see? A line stretched out the door. But you know what? My local buddies assured me that it was worth every minute of that wait, so we had no choice but to dive right in.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, let's get to the meat of the matter, my friends. Oh boy, that meat was something else. Tender and bursting with flavor. We went balls to the wall and tried damn near everything, but let me tell you, the brisket and beef ribs stole the goddamn show. Those babies were the stars of the carnivorous extravaganza. If you're in Austin, you best give Cooper's a shot. Yeah, there might be a line out the door, but let me tell you, it's worth every second. Your taste buds will thank you, your belly will rejoice, and you'll walk away with a meaty smile plastered across your face. Trust me on this one.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_fA3xXyo_pqxH6KYZJkMP3tUs4Ek5y4nvkWErYUA3mthBiHtWjjlTJHI-TjT53RgxU-Bv3utC7NKLMS9PijJXNx_3OrZaBlmzsf8NN3ssrU33s0-3Fb1RsxdbAK_iolo6VeFxNDnF5ztAfsiICcK5o8rsGdRri8yVGHDvNTgLOmgsYAdrO6VzTq0lw/s1000/coops1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_fA3xXyo_pqxH6KYZJkMP3tUs4Ek5y4nvkWErYUA3mthBiHtWjjlTJHI-TjT53RgxU-Bv3utC7NKLMS9PijJXNx_3OrZaBlmzsf8NN3ssrU33s0-3Fb1RsxdbAK_iolo6VeFxNDnF5ztAfsiICcK5o8rsGdRri8yVGHDvNTgLOmgsYAdrO6VzTq0lw/s320/coops1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p>Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-18168972737145557452023-05-16T16:27:00.007-04:002023-05-20T07:28:04.700-04:00The Best Omakase For Under $100 in New York City <p><span style="font-family: verdana;">When it comes to chowing down on some raw fish in the Big Apple, you've got options, my friends. You can go for the convenient but forgettable sushi at Whole Foods or the high-roller route where you drop a couple hundred bucks on a mind-blowing omakase experience at one of the city's finest sushi bars. But what if you're craving that top-quality omakase goodness without selling a kidney or starting an OnlyFans, I'm here to let you know it's fuckin' possible! You just need to know where to look. Lucky for you, I've gathered a list of spots that serve up chef's choice sushi that'll blow your mind, all for under a hundred bucks a head. So, get your asses out there and embark on a sushi journey that won't leave your wallet crying for mercy!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Uotora </u> <i>1075 Bergen Street, Brooklyn New York</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I've got a spot in Prospect Heights that's gonna blow your mind. Uotora is where neighborhood vibes meet some serious high-end sushi action. Picture this: friendly staff, a cozy little joint with bright and minimal decor that'll make you feel right at home. Now, here's the kicker, my friends. They've got some sushi and sashimi platters that won't drain your bank account like your 27-year-old side chick. Saddle up at the bar and prepare yourself for an $85 omakase experience that'll leave you speechless. We're talkin' uni and toro, the real luxurious shit, alongside an eclectic selection of whatever the hell fish they've got in coming your way. And listen, if the menu's got that king salmon calling your name, get it, you won't regret it, 'cause that's how you take it to the next level. Uotora is a goddamn culinary playground where neighborhood "charm" meets high-end sushi mastery. So, grab your appetite, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey that'll leave you craving for more.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi495JOOZeXUA75gwnaBpG9zeE8mif0kfRIb5n8xgWqxgfXVMrUviHYXvmzuA3vhjg6pUo5t9t-Zii4J3KmnIeJPwN0bH8GlBOVn-pWESzdZpvmPfIklG2A5eBrjWG33EYPU-ezREENtTrnl7RQYgNhYSkdsBpFjSmw6Kxq0tZ05IEgpTA7q7ihYqc4lg/s757/uotora2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="754" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi495JOOZeXUA75gwnaBpG9zeE8mif0kfRIb5n8xgWqxgfXVMrUviHYXvmzuA3vhjg6pUo5t9t-Zii4J3KmnIeJPwN0bH8GlBOVn-pWESzdZpvmPfIklG2A5eBrjWG33EYPU-ezREENtTrnl7RQYgNhYSkdsBpFjSmw6Kxq0tZ05IEgpTA7q7ihYqc4lg/s320/uotora2.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Matsunori </u> <i>151 Allen Street New York</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">For a sweet deal of $78, you'll be treated to a mouthwatering feast that includes 12 pieces of high-quality, mind-blowingly diverse fish. And that's not all, my friends! You'll also get an appetizer, a kickass handroll, and homemade mochi for dessert. Let me tell you, the fish highlights at this joint will blow your fucking mind. Imagine sinking your teeth into some soft-as-a-dream needlefish that turns into a crispy little beast in your mouth. And if that's not enough, brace yourself for a piece of eel that's so crispy and succulent it'll make your taste buds do a little happy dance. Oh, and guess what? They even throw on a tiny square of melted foie gras on top, 'cause they're all about taking your taste buds to the next fucking level. Matsuroni only has five nightly seatings and is BYOB, so make sure you load up on Sake before you come in. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoj51aYjuXdfe79vGIZ_KNTs8KGOF-qNUwq8zo1Rt0oARynsz1Q9KCPft0DyFYhRVlfESTwGQGMLmt2IOYj02K1YbgpwbZsxcFEJFqs9AxGDCcOfehujbPsVogGnhxI-5047sIeAXDd7wXOLFmkBPHf2C_785d_XVjjMXutUpf2TDU_UgVA3GqxfAQw/s721/matsu.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="622" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoj51aYjuXdfe79vGIZ_KNTs8KGOF-qNUwq8zo1Rt0oARynsz1Q9KCPft0DyFYhRVlfESTwGQGMLmt2IOYj02K1YbgpwbZsxcFEJFqs9AxGDCcOfehujbPsVogGnhxI-5047sIeAXDd7wXOLFmkBPHf2C_785d_XVjjMXutUpf2TDU_UgVA3GqxfAQw/s320/matsu.png" width="276" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Sushi W</u><i> 2673 Broadway, New York </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let me lay it down for you. If you're on the Upper West Side and craving some wallet-friendly omakase action, Sushi W is where it's at. Here's the deal: you've got a solid one hour to devour one of the most affordable omakase experiences in the concrete jungle. Now, the cheapest option sets you back $54, or a sweet $38 if you hit it up for lunch, but trust me, it's worth every penny. For the ballers out there, they've got a $68 omakase that'll blow your mind with 15 pieces of pure sushi bliss and not one, but two outstanding handrolls. Now, let's talk about the highlights. Get ready to have your taste buds seduced by the torched unagi and the Toro. But hold up, my friends, because the real hero of the show is the chutoro, sprinkled with a touch of salt that'll send your senses into overdrive. Now, I gotta warn you, time is a scarce commodity here. So, if you're looking for deep conversations or a rowdy group outing, this ain't the spot. But if you're down for some solo dining, where you can focus solely on the symphony of flavors dancing on your palate, then Sushi W is the place to be. Trust me, this is one sushi joint you don't want to sleep on</span>.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eKpGL5un2bTUoFxwOTRPrG23PUVW_F9R9-0YTRYNtvShLfQ6TdrC2hU3Upf7WhH3pTvvKth1l8KPKAPjVZ5tA-QtpYKHzBVfqjeu0NImegzFMUhcH3P6EOTsZI8UyddOMgQbXLxvGCSAD2-59FMbkFOh5UXvqzfg3zSvu1MDz9_Jp77JmnKmOhtj0w/s766/sushi%20w.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eKpGL5un2bTUoFxwOTRPrG23PUVW_F9R9-0YTRYNtvShLfQ6TdrC2hU3Upf7WhH3pTvvKth1l8KPKAPjVZ5tA-QtpYKHzBVfqjeu0NImegzFMUhcH3P6EOTsZI8UyddOMgQbXLxvGCSAD2-59FMbkFOh5UXvqzfg3zSvu1MDz9_Jp77JmnKmOhtj0w/s320/sushi%20w.png" width="226" /></a><i style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></u></i><i style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></u></i></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></u></i></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Sushi 456 </u> 456 Hudson Street New York</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a dice game, 4-5-6 is a winner and so is Sushi 456 in the Sushi game. Now, from the outside, it might look like your run-of-the-mill casual sushi joint, but let me tell you, my friends, looks can be deceiving. Step inside and you'll be greeted by a cozy little space. But here's where things get interesting, and by interesting, I mean fucking mind-blowing. This place serves up nigiri that's on a whole other level of perfection and precision. We're talking king crab that's so delicious it'll make your taste buds weep tears of joy, monkfish liver that dances on your palate with fruity and floral flavors, and even the leanest tuna that fucking melts in your mouth like a goddamn culinary miracle. Now, brace yourselves, my friends, because the deal here is either 10 courses for $70 or 15 courses for $100 and the best part is the BYOB option. Sushi 456 is a hidden sanctuary where the art of sushi is taken to celestial heights, and it's about damn time you experience it for yourselves. So, grab your appetite, bring your favorite booze, and prepare for a sushi journey that'll leave you craving for more.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhMpQdAobn0bpyhnebbiyb39Zyg9iGEi2j4DMDPJ0AbJSnbHO-AeCXvBaITsHmvX7eWMgvSpJoDGP1kwVWiks2KcLOSSiDn6fCqw4s9Dd_HIcnpBrL0dAxPDgp-sOeXU8khPnrYx646mkN1EpwjijAcPBPvPO6RK4JADzaxDNwe2KHeunh6yspALuIg/s780/sushi456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="529" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhMpQdAobn0bpyhnebbiyb39Zyg9iGEi2j4DMDPJ0AbJSnbHO-AeCXvBaITsHmvX7eWMgvSpJoDGP1kwVWiks2KcLOSSiDn6fCqw4s9Dd_HIcnpBrL0dAxPDgp-sOeXU8khPnrYx646mkN1EpwjijAcPBPvPO6RK4JADzaxDNwe2KHeunh6yspALuIg/s320/sushi456.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There you have it, my fellow sushi enthusiasts! We've embarked on a flavorful adventure through the concrete jungle to uncover the four best sushi spots in New York City where you can indulge in a tantalizing omakase experience without breaking the bank. From the sleek and intimate setting of Uotora in Prospect Heights to the unassuming charm of Matsunori on the Lower East Side, these places have proven that exceptional sushi doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. And let's not forget about the culinary gems like Sushi W on the Upper West Side and Sugarfish with their consistent and delectable offerings. So, whether you're a solo diner seeking a transcendent sushi experience or looking for the perfect spot to impress a date, these four joints have got you covered. Now, it's time to grab your chopsticks, savor every delicate piece of nigiri, and let the flavors transport you to sushi paradise. Happy dining, my friends!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.comNew York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972812.402541463821152 -109.1622228 69.023009136178842 -38.849722799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-54619641523760149532023-05-15T16:14:00.000-04:002023-05-15T16:14:39.018-04:00The Best Places To Eat In Miami <p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Alright, listen up you culinary adventurers and hungry heathens! We're heading down to the 305, the land of the sun, sand, BBL's and the best damn food in Florida. Miami, baby! And let me tell you, this town has some serious game when it comes to grub. I'm talking about the kind of food that will get you laid on the a first date. I've eaten my way through this city, and let me tell you, these are the five spots that you don't wanna miss. So buckle up, grab a napkin, and let's dive into the top five restaurants in Miami, Florida. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>Versailles Restaurant<br /></u></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I'm gonna talk to you about the mother of all Cuban sandwiches - the one you get from Versailles Restaurant in Miami, Florida. This is the real deal, folks. It's got everything you could possibly want in a sandwich - roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo - all pressed between two slices of crispy bread. It's like a flavor bomb exploded in your mouth. The pork is succulent and juicy, the ham is salty and savory, and the cheese just brings everything together. And don't even get me started on the pickles - they add the perfect amount of tang and crunch to this already perfect sandwich.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwofxdvOhqOWLZsguiR92fPYPKpqkZmr5Bb-Sdc3QFZmLAawMG9J07K6mPJ5E0Hvg2OR3hZS4rWVHlKmAlcU93HBXDaFmSKA3_z8NKt7NsAT8PVnrE__awKaB9VWAmZ7Aa3Ze7UoSbXADaw3VYOfVXid-SrdYI0tGrYDMuAEPaEnpCtm-TeQiyE5mz7Q/s1000/cuban2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nomination topic 2023 india premiere league cricket league grammy awards world baseball classic tax holiday" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwofxdvOhqOWLZsguiR92fPYPKpqkZmr5Bb-Sdc3QFZmLAawMG9J07K6mPJ5E0Hvg2OR3hZS4rWVHlKmAlcU93HBXDaFmSKA3_z8NKt7NsAT8PVnrE__awKaB9VWAmZ7Aa3Ze7UoSbXADaw3VYOfVXid-SrdYI0tGrYDMuAEPaEnpCtm-TeQiyE5mz7Q/w240-h320/cuban2.jpg" title="Cuban Sandwich with plantain chips from Versaillies restaurant in Maimi Florida" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>Joe's Stone Crab</u></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> If you're in Miami and you don't hit up Joe's, you're fucking up. The stone crab claws here are the stuff of legend. Sweet, succulent, and served with Joe's famous mustard sauce, they're a true Miami classic. And don't forget the sides. The creamed spinach is like a hug from your grandma, and the hash browns are so good you'll want to bathe in them.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9cjllb1JDQp3K9PZdiBoTCxyOsoSnrS9QjpdepHR7Nt6jHk4wMM7xT6AOzkAPPjzCKbqgOtg_7A7k0i1gIuXRewcL0FcBkVuajpQUldcfNoigzLAPyK7jO1bUWvkoG8cungSi_nn1T2wPBM_yJ5KcrVPRjGmc2EoUCXFLBef0mG_rGzXxg6fF2rxQQ/s1000/o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="nomination topic 2023 india premiere league cricket league grammy awards world baseball classic tax holiday" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9cjllb1JDQp3K9PZdiBoTCxyOsoSnrS9QjpdepHR7Nt6jHk4wMM7xT6AOzkAPPjzCKbqgOtg_7A7k0i1gIuXRewcL0FcBkVuajpQUldcfNoigzLAPyK7jO1bUWvkoG8cungSi_nn1T2wPBM_yJ5KcrVPRjGmc2EoUCXFLBef0mG_rGzXxg6fF2rxQQ/w320-h240/o.jpg" title="Joe's Stone Crab Legs" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>Yardbird Southern Table and Bar</u></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">Yardbird is the real deal. The fried chicken here is what every other fried chicken in the world wishes it could be. Crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, it's like a symphony of taste explosions in your mouth. And the mac and cheese? Don't even get me started. Creamy, cheesy, and with a breadcrumb crust that's so good you'll want never stop eating it. This is the place to come for classic Southern cuisine done right.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJzJG_sXEJnX3DSoASYbv5XAZnqgccISGfaZyJkB9VUmIMeN_-k5OnX07CRmel8SjeNO8Q2oNA2-anQtsIw5C3W4HEzKPG45YwZDYabkl9oc9oUWlAJrpZiDDTXhOAdpEkLl1utty1TWj71CQIyxFk9viM65zcwl-_dwRgLfaraWmTbpcxsaWcNbR7Yw/s1000/o%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nomination topic 2023 india premiere league cricket league grammy awards world baseball classic tax holiday" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJzJG_sXEJnX3DSoASYbv5XAZnqgccISGfaZyJkB9VUmIMeN_-k5OnX07CRmel8SjeNO8Q2oNA2-anQtsIw5C3W4HEzKPG45YwZDYabkl9oc9oUWlAJrpZiDDTXhOAdpEkLl1utty1TWj71CQIyxFk9viM65zcwl-_dwRgLfaraWmTbpcxsaWcNbR7Yw/w320-h320/o%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>KYU</u></i></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Alright, so we're talking about KYU in Miami. I gotta say, I was skeptical when I first heard about a place that serves Asian-inspired BBQ, but damn, these guys really know how to get the flavors right. The atmosphere here is slick and trendy, so it's a great spot to bring a date if you're looking to impress. But let's get down to business - the food. The standout dish here is the Korean Fried Chicken, and it's pretty much what it sounds like - crispy fried chicken with a spicy glaze that'll knock your socks off. They also do a mean Wagyu Beef Brisket, cooked to perfection and melt-in-your-mouth tender. But the real star of the show for me was the Grilled Octopus, served with charred scallions, garlic aioli, and a citrusy ponzu sauce. It's a real flavor explosion in your mouth, and you'd be a fool not to order it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtinOLL4vL9IqVPuEpPzCZqkNNf3XFH6FussP7NEA6cIdV1ZW6yE-rMrkb0XEAbZ8blzjk6IEnCFuYse4hpqGjywQ-q6c8rYT2x1ScHtEEAx2V2UZnRkdDMrT1OL72nxv-I204-QNC2-OY0nsvdaPPFZ6Pa4mNZNC7foDzC-LIpMPIFlvacWYy6Ukgrg/s1000/o%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1000" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtinOLL4vL9IqVPuEpPzCZqkNNf3XFH6FussP7NEA6cIdV1ZW6yE-rMrkb0XEAbZ8blzjk6IEnCFuYse4hpqGjywQ-q6c8rYT2x1ScHtEEAx2V2UZnRkdDMrT1OL72nxv-I204-QNC2-OY0nsvdaPPFZ6Pa4mNZNC7foDzC-LIpMPIFlvacWYy6Ukgrg/s320/o%20(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span>.</div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>Zuma</u></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Zuma in Miami is one of those places that just screams "I have money and I know how to spend it." And let me tell you, they don't disappoint when it comes to the food. I checked out Yelp to see what people were raving about and holy fuck, the dishes at this joint are like food porn. The miso-marinated black cod with pickled ginger and green tea sauce is the stuff of legends. Tender, buttery, and with a flavor that will make you want to weep with joy. And if you're feeling fancy, the Wagyu beef with truffle and ponzu sauce will blow your mind. This ain't your grandma's pot roast, folks. It's rich, decadent, and will make you feel like a king. And don't even get me started on the sushi. The spicy tuna roll with chili daikon and sesame seeds is like a flavor explosion in your mouth. Zuma is where you go when you want to indulge in the finest things in life.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8C6TlhqrXVNc2O5qR5epAYw918ptsOqn224QMNWoFh87Ij2gc5DWSLRBZyTcncjnBAeF-UyWTeyVHJF7u9E-CMG_FtBIquYSnyCVodjttXfa_wdtinS63bO2pBXqjp26NbCZbzKHE7YSuvkoruI9Z96UODJe_CPL2LpaqkMN9bBZKChEkjZ2qLe5Uvw/s1000/o%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nomination topic 2023 india premiere league cricket league grammy awards world baseball classic tax holiday" border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="1000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8C6TlhqrXVNc2O5qR5epAYw918ptsOqn224QMNWoFh87Ij2gc5DWSLRBZyTcncjnBAeF-UyWTeyVHJF7u9E-CMG_FtBIquYSnyCVodjttXfa_wdtinS63bO2pBXqjp26NbCZbzKHE7YSuvkoruI9Z96UODJe_CPL2LpaqkMN9bBZKChEkjZ2qLe5Uvw/w320-h180/o%20(4).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In conclusion, Miami has a wide range of dining options, but these five restaurants stand out for their exceptional service, decor, and, of course, their delicious food. From Cuban sandwiches to stone crabs, chicken and waffles to wood-oven roasted chicken, and al pastor tacos, Miami has something for everyone.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.comMiami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-15.718357037047209 -150.5042902 67.2417166370472 -9.8792902tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-5207033289580233172023-05-11T16:23:00.000-04:002023-05-11T16:23:55.652-04:00Sushi Zo <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOq4bbmQLINbVC0NQoKbnU8kSQRqevWNPQdPKNpd4MVfKG5ypbJ8voj1deOWEZUB9lYq_ZAY2DrWmOC7_q3I4cMwNqXDi8oxzrs3ugHG8BKunqEeQUOQyLJLwppTmYC4yK6HpNyqj-Jg7ApmfjUZZmSWmvFR1PoXK4Bp6CDFl3c_UTSgpKrF8TCzcDRg/s814/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20154356.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="617" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOq4bbmQLINbVC0NQoKbnU8kSQRqevWNPQdPKNpd4MVfKG5ypbJ8voj1deOWEZUB9lYq_ZAY2DrWmOC7_q3I4cMwNqXDi8oxzrs3ugHG8BKunqEeQUOQyLJLwppTmYC4yK6HpNyqj-Jg7ApmfjUZZmSWmvFR1PoXK4Bp6CDFl3c_UTSgpKrF8TCzcDRg/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20154356.png" width="243" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As someone who has traveled the world in search of the best food, I can say without hesitation that Sushi Zo in Los Angeles is one of the best sushi restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of dining at. From the moment you walk through the doors, you know you are in for a treat. The sleek and modern décor, combined with the expertly crafted sushi and top-notch service, make for an unforgettable dining experience.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp53goZjomGwazC2Z5jgpXDwDo9pWgEPOlIzv-TY38an8ZHGArDY6NdH8fEhRtG2gFxvYLI4QP95EFlB5Qrhg7_ueR_YwyJY6QSJpl-MfdWHk2CtvN5UiF5SszvMQbVhZFIeoz2rsTB1LkY6m__uP8gSmQggoJdxQfpuxgdEyyOhOtCJYLPge6K6tPSw/s701/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20155129.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp53goZjomGwazC2Z5jgpXDwDo9pWgEPOlIzv-TY38an8ZHGArDY6NdH8fEhRtG2gFxvYLI4QP95EFlB5Qrhg7_ueR_YwyJY6QSJpl-MfdWHk2CtvN5UiF5SszvMQbVhZFIeoz2rsTB1LkY6m__uP8gSmQggoJdxQfpuxgdEyyOhOtCJYLPge6K6tPSw/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20155129.png" width="271" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>One of the first things that struck me about Sushi Zo was the atmosphere. The restaurant has a minimalist design, with sleek lines and a neutral color palette that exudes a sense of calm and sophistication. The lighting is low, casting a warm glow over the diners and creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere. The attention to detail in the décor is impressive, with everything from the furniture to the tableware chosen with care and precision.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqCqPTEp36e7b7dAo9hKydsUleEIPYfAqdML2KXWaWsDkB3Xs37mAGjzQ3n8gQF4ZNEwjcWg5M7BNz8ie30pQMLCLf5tINrR_9u-GLynP0A6wpIsg1C-Y6BBDwBvnBC9ljBYMBdTdcSzoKadc0Qz27NmvGqRPWKlMrPGE3vBXreGOv7HvtXky1LPsTA/s1038/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20160329.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="1038" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqCqPTEp36e7b7dAo9hKydsUleEIPYfAqdML2KXWaWsDkB3Xs37mAGjzQ3n8gQF4ZNEwjcWg5M7BNz8ie30pQMLCLf5tINrR_9u-GLynP0A6wpIsg1C-Y6BBDwBvnBC9ljBYMBdTdcSzoKadc0Qz27NmvGqRPWKlMrPGE3vBXreGOv7HvtXky1LPsTA/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20160329.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">But of course, the real star of the show at Sushi Zo is the food. I opted for the omakase, which is the chef's selection of the freshest and most flavorful fish available that day. The omakase at Sushi Zo is truly an experience in and of itself. Each piece of sushi is expertly crafted and presented with care, and the flavors are bold and complex. The chefs at Sushi Zo have an incredible talent for combining different flavors and textures in a way that is truly unique and unforgettable.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The meal started with a delicate and perfectly balanced piece of toro, which melted in my mouth and left me wanting more. This was followed by a piece of hamachi, which had a slightly firmer texture but was still incredibly flavorful. The next piece was a small but incredibly rich serving of uni, which was the highlight of the meal for me. The flavor of the uni was so intense and complex that I found myself savoring every bite, trying to discern all of the different notes and flavors.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqjhZO0jG5rY1L40AjwcVrlZsVoqfrufUIMLovigPUGeQykk7CgwYMZFCAHlkQxS4E-MRJiRPfKFJhbETWX9c6g-3SXRWpN8njdR9hlANQ9G6xRQ6R6oOP600FjJL5rJJJfVvXZLloay77vII6v5qBsp8tRKBO2c3taCnGPbVz7Egb0XxWTDUEWO82Q/s685/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20160033.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqjhZO0jG5rY1L40AjwcVrlZsVoqfrufUIMLovigPUGeQykk7CgwYMZFCAHlkQxS4E-MRJiRPfKFJhbETWX9c6g-3SXRWpN8njdR9hlANQ9G6xRQ6R6oOP600FjJL5rJJJfVvXZLloay77vII6v5qBsp8tRKBO2c3taCnGPbVz7Egb0XxWTDUEWO82Q/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20160033.png" width="275" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The meal continued with a varie</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ty of other sushi, each one more delicious than the last. There was a piece of mackerel that had been marinated in vinegar, which gave it a bright and tangy flavor that was perfectly complemented by the soft texture of the fish. There was also a piece of squid that had been lightly grilled, which gave it a smoky and slightly charred flavor that was a nice contrast to the soft and delicate texture of the squid.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBy_lVK8PPfh5oKBiToo-9UmcvsncLa_TnZBeGBx-TzR3WpucNVhsYAL2eaP_RIS-Vp8xetpF1UiKXl8-R8ImJAOcopNDKUteuWXcbANmLE1q0XibnWJ2vPGxO279hrjopNEzt8CXnvI1L-fmrpRU9KUgLEhrNx2_ivfazCAqln1nO-G2PeAIwmIWjrw/s699/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20155541.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBy_lVK8PPfh5oKBiToo-9UmcvsncLa_TnZBeGBx-TzR3WpucNVhsYAL2eaP_RIS-Vp8xetpF1UiKXl8-R8ImJAOcopNDKUteuWXcbANmLE1q0XibnWJ2vPGxO279hrjopNEzt8CXnvI1L-fmrpRU9KUgLEhrNx2_ivfazCAqln1nO-G2PeAIwmIWjrw/s320/Screenshot%202023-05-11%20155541.png" width="263" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>One of the things that impressed me the most about the omakase at Sushi Zo was the variety of different flavors and textures that were presented. There were pieces of sushi that were rich and buttery, others that were tangy and acidic, and still others that were smoky and charred. Each one was different and unique, but they all came together to create a cohesive and unforgettable dining experience.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">But the food is only part of the story at Sushi Zo. The service and staff at the restaurant are also top-notch. The chefs were friendly and engaging, taking the time to explain each piece of sushi and answer any questions we had. The waitstaff were attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that every need was met and every question was answered.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Overall, I cannot recommend Sushi Zo highly enough. This is a restaurant that truly understands the art of sushi and takes it to the next level. The combination of expertly crafted food, stylish atmosphere, and attentive service make it a standout among the many sushi restaurants in Los Angeles. If you are looking for an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than Sushi Zo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><u>Sushi Zo</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>88 West 3rd Street</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>New York, NY 10012</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.SushiZo.us">www.SushiZo.us</a></span></div>Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.comNew York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.0059728-1.197183959592266 -144.3184728 82.62273455959226 -3.693472799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-66499207587835160542023-01-22T18:14:00.001-05:002023-01-22T18:14:24.207-05:00The 7 Best Places To Eat Dim Sum in New Jersey <div style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dim sum is a beloved Chinese cuisine that is characterized by small steamed or fried dumplings, buns, and other small plates of food. If you're looking for a delicious dim sum experience in New Jersey, there are many great options to choose from. In this article, we've put together a list of the 7 best dim sum places in New Jersey, each with its unique features and flavors.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzD9ScrLNaFhjJ7ZYhartnJCry6qXzx1ZHFq9LF9PmNi9eYxx56YjjAhvC0EeFpSPHCxRwkw4xvlTDQXkPnL4Jm4t_UhHnYqVZZN-GTnRlHKqasPwNUqGwBgozeYqp8dIE5dicnj-nj-aCzpIwePmFqluBTwTUslIky1u5fUKupi9qf9gL83GlpLx_w/s1170/image_6487327%20(19).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="1170" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzD9ScrLNaFhjJ7ZYhartnJCry6qXzx1ZHFq9LF9PmNi9eYxx56YjjAhvC0EeFpSPHCxRwkw4xvlTDQXkPnL4Jm4t_UhHnYqVZZN-GTnRlHKqasPwNUqGwBgozeYqp8dIE5dicnj-nj-aCzpIwePmFqluBTwTUslIky1u5fUKupi9qf9gL83GlpLx_w/s320/image_6487327%20(19).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span>Green Lake Seafood Restaurant </span></b></span>Located in Green Brook, Green Lake Seafood Restaurant is a popular dim sum spot that serves up traditional Cantonese dim sum dishes. The dim sum here is made fresh to order and the steamed dishes are especially popular. The restaurant is known for its friendly service and is a great place to take the family or a group of friends. The stuffed eggplant and sticky rice are the best in the state. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIp9ea2a3KxkIYm2kY2F7SbWfAVk2UI2TEcRcHC1UhJKdN207P7CgCrMk9u2ymjZt2DMwzDG4KBTXLs_GSiPPNgOwPug4mg2rgIiLzujRWCkKUXAkb71M5RKFJlD7mxtCept08ta-me6acZfVr46AMJ-A1IxFHA-Wu2KIPI334CMfYjEF-00hmFFK4w/s1170/image_6487327%20(7).JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="stuffed eggplant dim sum new jersey shrimp" border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1170" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIp9ea2a3KxkIYm2kY2F7SbWfAVk2UI2TEcRcHC1UhJKdN207P7CgCrMk9u2ymjZt2DMwzDG4KBTXLs_GSiPPNgOwPug4mg2rgIiLzujRWCkKUXAkb71M5RKFJlD7mxtCept08ta-me6acZfVr46AMJ-A1IxFHA-Wu2KIPI334CMfYjEF-00hmFFK4w/w320-h301/image_6487327%20(7).JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stuffed Eggplant</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></li></ol><ol start="2" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b>Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant </b></span></span>Located in Avenel, Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese restaurant that is known for its wide selection of dim sum options, including steamed buns, dumplings, and rice noodle rolls. The restaurant's atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant is a great option for those looking for traditional dim sum dishes. One of the specialties of the restaurant is the steamed shrimp dumplings and chicken feet are a must. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmJJ9KQUPFykfcJDaWxFmCvVoE719mDkiRubt9xi8di30P6qw8D_-otcEa4F2udu9wwbfDxkC0jxzXqRgdl1BD-wvrORH78tgAX9E4Y6Jgb2Xyb41LvrPsG99Fv6zEbMVqOE7vXY8vQf0gZaawhHgwi37_ePWk5VbBeYlCROiq-cNDASno8041gwlQQ/s1319/image_6487327%20(16).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the best dim sum new jersey shrimp dumpling chicken feet" border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmJJ9KQUPFykfcJDaWxFmCvVoE719mDkiRubt9xi8di30P6qw8D_-otcEa4F2udu9wwbfDxkC0jxzXqRgdl1BD-wvrORH78tgAX9E4Y6Jgb2Xyb41LvrPsG99Fv6zEbMVqOE7vXY8vQf0gZaawhHgwi37_ePWk5VbBeYlCROiq-cNDASno8041gwlQQ/w284-h320/image_6487327%20(16).JPG" width="284" /></a></div><br /></span></li></ol><ol start="3" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b>Chengdu Palace 1 </b></span></span>Located in Green Brook, Chengdu Palace 1 is a restaurant that specializes in Szechuan dim sum, which is known for its bold and spicy flavors. The restaurant offers a unique twist on the traditional dim sum experience and is popular among diners looking for something different. The pork sui mai and the soup dumplings should be on your order list. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCm6O8mxcmNXLM3lmgYT-5tsmzqXbCxr1Z3AIZguQge6d0EcTE6omEC8w2xaEllAo-04-bVtBSMjggDuWL7KtT0vjgqF7klq3eQXycwRbDRt4n84TOai9pVdE7oafpoV1kW_3ehm5me7S1peXy_v-oFGOD6on9duY0rbiG0sb7siOJuolIJhMSilREtw/s1440/image_6487327%20(8).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCm6O8mxcmNXLM3lmgYT-5tsmzqXbCxr1Z3AIZguQge6d0EcTE6omEC8w2xaEllAo-04-bVtBSMjggDuWL7KtT0vjgqF7klq3eQXycwRbDRt4n84TOai9pVdE7oafpoV1kW_3ehm5me7S1peXy_v-oFGOD6on9duY0rbiG0sb7siOJuolIJhMSilREtw/s320/image_6487327%20(8).JPG" width="256" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></span></li></ol><ol start="4" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b>Wonder Seafood Restaurant </b></span></span>Located in Edison, Wonder Seafood Restaurant offers a wide variety of dim sum options, including steamed shrimp dumplings, steamed spareribs with black bean sauce, and steamed shrimp and chive dumplings. The restaurant has a casual and friendly atmosphere, and the prices are reasonable. Honestly, just get everything, I haven't had one bad dish here so it's hard to choose just two or three to highlight. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoXnd77QZt3DuEA30HfvXD8f8_otjLvt3qP6BsvoKuv-fxYqq_Sdc6qmJQldZQjUcyA0hOiyY2_ggCQmZPlUVvOkJybLpuKMeQfNy46-t6tKavT1ZSFTtD2KetVzcSs10KhvAyqple9kcdxKSGx-DgiF3VKd0XH8i1HVPSTyJ2tpEnReXClmXBNxaqQQ/s1170/image_6487327%20(19).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="1170" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoXnd77QZt3DuEA30HfvXD8f8_otjLvt3qP6BsvoKuv-fxYqq_Sdc6qmJQldZQjUcyA0hOiyY2_ggCQmZPlUVvOkJybLpuKMeQfNy46-t6tKavT1ZSFTtD2KetVzcSs10KhvAyqple9kcdxKSGx-DgiF3VKd0XH8i1HVPSTyJ2tpEnReXClmXBNxaqQQ/s320/image_6487327%20(19).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></li></ol><ol start="5" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b>Qin Dynasty </b></span></span>Located in Parsippany, Qin Dynasty is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in traditional Cantonese dim sum dishes, with a particular emphasis on steamed dishes. The restaurant's atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, and the prices are reasonable. The menu offers a variety of dim sum options, get chicken feet, soup dumplings, and anything sui-mai. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFaowaydBA4KjG35hQ3Iu74VhX5iHFvkSzf3d8HBdjRVWxBJTVVLtR5iY7QGEuqY2-26_VFW1-E63ErrEkv3-34SYd2jMJbLrz_QkFvVLy_0d57Rn7Ph6Nhdk25pu-xTrKpLwFH-7wYCS_0F0qqk3LzE_7kfgWhXlqLWlhcbKihBbKBLuiU-08Guzkg/s1234/image_6487327%20(18).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFaowaydBA4KjG35hQ3Iu74VhX5iHFvkSzf3d8HBdjRVWxBJTVVLtR5iY7QGEuqY2-26_VFW1-E63ErrEkv3-34SYd2jMJbLrz_QkFvVLy_0d57Rn7Ph6Nhdk25pu-xTrKpLwFH-7wYCS_0F0qqk3LzE_7kfgWhXlqLWlhcbKihBbKBLuiU-08Guzkg/s320/image_6487327%20(18).JPG" width="303" /></a></div><br /></span></li></ol><ol start="6" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b>Noodle Wong </b></span></span>Located in Parsippany, Noodle Wong is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in hand-pulled noodles and dim sum. The restaurant is known for its fresh and flavorful food, as well as its fast and friendly service. Noodle Wong's dim sum menu includes a variety of steamed and fried options, such as steamed shrimp rice rolls and pork sui mai. The restaurant also offers a variety of other Chinese dishes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4xrpwHFdig0x1Sxpzs-mK5Q9AmSEfzK5YftymfO00el6DCDaNe3S1pYJ8qBCnv_6mhUP9iPd_hhZG72btPQVXS4MDEKwFzI8dbDH_tcL5gLIyTgw8iiPVpMGxLVY7Sa6Ln51X2eKWZImh6NMKdGnbNx_yvR5UPeIqU7ZKjqDSkLMOrgFHEmhd2clCQ/s1170/image_6487327%20(11).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1170" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4xrpwHFdig0x1Sxpzs-mK5Q9AmSEfzK5YftymfO00el6DCDaNe3S1pYJ8qBCnv_6mhUP9iPd_hhZG72btPQVXS4MDEKwFzI8dbDH_tcL5gLIyTgw8iiPVpMGxLVY7Sa6Ln51X2eKWZImh6NMKdGnbNx_yvR5UPeIqU7ZKjqDSkLMOrgFHEmhd2clCQ/s320/image_6487327%20(11).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></li></ol><p></p><ol start="7" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b>West Lake </b></span></span>Located in Matawan, West Lake serves Dim Sum on the weekends for breakfast and brunch. Not too many places for Dim Sum in the area so get there early if you don't want to wait. Green Lake serves me beloved Crab Claw, the only place I have seen offering it in the state. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELV5AvOx37cIwJ0QWCz2vyv045gtWM9Z-FTfnPvu0WiauvWt825qaVN0hQN_DuGhhDXJU2_d7hx27s9kXnaX5XlnyTDsC8SlCBVSSFm2mBImrSmSoIoMI_cjdsRZT-3mfFpa5mSGAtx2TFPGoOvfmnwbEAvQh3iMlXtKYVUOYNM52RubuHFRIsFbyZw/s1439/image_6487327%20(10).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELV5AvOx37cIwJ0QWCz2vyv045gtWM9Z-FTfnPvu0WiauvWt825qaVN0hQN_DuGhhDXJU2_d7hx27s9kXnaX5XlnyTDsC8SlCBVSSFm2mBImrSmSoIoMI_cjdsRZT-3mfFpa5mSGAtx2TFPGoOvfmnwbEAvQh3iMlXtKYVUOYNM52RubuHFRIsFbyZw/s320/image_6487327%20(10).JPG" width="260" /></a></div><br /></span></li></ol><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I may have not conquered all of New Jersey's Dim Sum scene, but these are my the best seven places when I feel like eating a little of a lot of everything and anything on any given Sunday morning. </span></div><p></p></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com31 Twombly Dr, Summit, NJ 07901, USA40.7065887 -74.380510739.873123122606259 -75.4791435125 41.540054277393736 -73.2818778875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-83940265974375736562023-01-08T10:33:00.003-05:002023-01-08T10:54:12.130-05:00Carbone <p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsOknNmYRehnEF9L12kWM5JL2cVAkzlUBIRVPFt84VhXEeWkJ_4FF92ulLUwBk2KaSQ28TbZvsQGQnI3yAbsQ7oq1NsTcAyq1q9MGe0yA1reBbAeysxzQ6HBLr0395AQrdci2r42fEOGFq4ieOShKJVWK1_tdERJLI6WN02JpjLEzClQnGqYHEs8cXw/s1244/image_6487327%20(5).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsOknNmYRehnEF9L12kWM5JL2cVAkzlUBIRVPFt84VhXEeWkJ_4FF92ulLUwBk2KaSQ28TbZvsQGQnI3yAbsQ7oq1NsTcAyq1q9MGe0yA1reBbAeysxzQ6HBLr0395AQrdci2r42fEOGFq4ieOShKJVWK1_tdERJLI6WN02JpjLEzClQnGqYHEs8cXw/s320/image_6487327%20(5).JPG" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carbone is a legendary Italian restaurant located in the heart of New York City. From the moment you step inside, you are transported to a bygone era of old school glamour and sophistication. The atmosphere is electric, with the sound of clinking glasses and lively conversation filling the air.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The menu at Carbone is a culinary masterpiece, featuring a wide variety of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. One of the standout items on the menu is the spicy vodka rigatoni, a hearty and flavorful pasta dish made with spicy vodka cream sauce and topped with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikph2Z4fxHVH-H2g2LArID8F8vHvTzDEXgBquMrunKKDQAwQpUTS6khtyZQODj9oa0QzZaLp6WBPql4wrrbCcSgzPuVrdNT31SAf9kBtfseB5-TA6uoUE9XKoWjynRgCW_1FKcefyXFPKWYA9pmpq3Gq64oRAaGUYdntzFNN6VtC6jf4B4Vj3rtDnnuw/s1170/image_6487327%20(4).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spicy rigatoni from Carbone in New York City" border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="1170" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikph2Z4fxHVH-H2g2LArID8F8vHvTzDEXgBquMrunKKDQAwQpUTS6khtyZQODj9oa0QzZaLp6WBPql4wrrbCcSgzPuVrdNT31SAf9kBtfseB5-TA6uoUE9XKoWjynRgCW_1FKcefyXFPKWYA9pmpq3Gq64oRAaGUYdntzFNN6VtC6jf4B4Vj3rtDnnuw/w320-h318/image_6487327%20(4).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another must-try dish is the lobster ravioli, a decadent and indulgent treat that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The ravioli is filled with rich and buttery lobster meat, and served in a savory cream sauce.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aAx-9zTEDJDmM8T7_Sf7yPIsWrVp9yQI0mzvF2qCciN78aFRcj1a8zsjyHl8fyvAUeepRZ0Sv6fFniqJ1ZLHDBbjZtguMlIkaHT33tIcn1f0Uov2C-bWYpRAlwMHLeic9LQDoqy1UNMfFjq9SUp0OXz_25D0n2iFk17Lm-0waEApN5YRC2MfuojHnQ/s1434/image_6487327%20(3).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lobster ravioli from Carbone in New York City" border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aAx-9zTEDJDmM8T7_Sf7yPIsWrVp9yQI0mzvF2qCciN78aFRcj1a8zsjyHl8fyvAUeepRZ0Sv6fFniqJ1ZLHDBbjZtguMlIkaHT33tIcn1f0Uov2C-bWYpRAlwMHLeic9LQDoqy1UNMfFjq9SUp0OXz_25D0n2iFk17Lm-0waEApN5YRC2MfuojHnQ/w261-h320/image_6487327%20(3).JPG" width="261" /></a></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you're in the mood for something a bit more casual, be sure to try the mario's meatballs. These giant meatballs are slow-cooked to perfection and served in a savory tomato sauce, making them the perfect comfort food.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZHg9xvsthYDLOnEcNqD1oqAVsS88mch4taWp20Q4NLGDz1Inqi5h5xUibibzgG38vTRYd_d2LiIi6CeQFrOWjMjSBftad0COPqo6YYWksit_UKL2GvvJaY4RyvPegDtHPpXLl1x2ag_HkGl16oOpiHyCp4ktKuvEEtvHPWI0pq7EdkjWH3EMOjY5ew/s1292/image_6487327%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Marios Meatballs from Carbone in New York City" border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZHg9xvsthYDLOnEcNqD1oqAVsS88mch4taWp20Q4NLGDz1Inqi5h5xUibibzgG38vTRYd_d2LiIi6CeQFrOWjMjSBftad0COPqo6YYWksit_UKL2GvvJaY4RyvPegDtHPpXLl1x2ag_HkGl16oOpiHyCp4ktKuvEEtvHPWI0pq7EdkjWH3EMOjY5ew/w290-h320/image_6487327%20(2).JPG" width="290" /></a></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For those who prefer something a bit lighter, the broccoli rabe is a great option. This dish is packed with nutrients and features tender broccoli rabe sauteed with garlic and chili flakes.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWzJo_YfOrUSccbQwYuc0P4pgDYXZLYd6MtSVFtvLRfxSNbVhyoRFwWjS3XNtWLRGzgR1RgKFenAAYsw1Y27OA3CwWqcTLwGluk6_xBiNhJRWrxLKWPDJlGAXH52vtVhXJJWjBIFPDJxxOUQAow0hV3ylIxJbauFnfbtg_zP8EHLxsgV243h0L0_RrQ/s1426/image_6487327.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="broccoli rabe from Carbone in New York CIty" border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWzJo_YfOrUSccbQwYuc0P4pgDYXZLYd6MtSVFtvLRfxSNbVhyoRFwWjS3XNtWLRGzgR1RgKFenAAYsw1Y27OA3CwWqcTLwGluk6_xBiNhJRWrxLKWPDJlGAXH52vtVhXJJWjBIFPDJxxOUQAow0hV3ylIxJbauFnfbtg_zP8EHLxsgV243h0L0_RrQ/w263-h320/image_6487327.JPG" width="263" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
And no meal at Carbone would be complete without trying the burrata, a creamy and indulgent cheese that is the perfect accompaniment to any dish.</span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a00Ur6pt9hMkfZBtzsgJYb9K9eCYJjWXfqba0SS1NFWFONzGefR805nHGYy__lsCIQxAk0_G8emNXVk-TcdlTOOP-9CY4kZ5LeYnEXaZIhb9tS9UgFkCzs6rz2bSem2r2TTIT2TgqyGOj8FubWn_hw1DdRoIcW-CD3kaNkZA--ahWQG7cjQFo29pEw/s1448/image_6487327%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a00Ur6pt9hMkfZBtzsgJYb9K9eCYJjWXfqba0SS1NFWFONzGefR805nHGYy__lsCIQxAk0_G8emNXVk-TcdlTOOP-9CY4kZ5LeYnEXaZIhb9tS9UgFkCzs6rz2bSem2r2TTIT2TgqyGOj8FubWn_hw1DdRoIcW-CD3kaNkZA--ahWQG7cjQFo29pEw/s320/image_6487327%20(1).JPG" width="259" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
To finish off your meal, be sure to save room for the rainbow cookies. These colorful and delicious cookies are a fan favorite and the perfect way to end your dining experience on a sweet note.</span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rexTdsNJ8vsCF3BmnPWRo27x4CoaEX0qR5mCz2cGQ-PGPMZswSOd2ciM5SjBq4lfmnt62MMQ_0iVzzK4XRzj2prrN40_coYh_j5UwYZ99-aQZMd7YG62qSYSxbY-HCxZLNPHxFv-MBgdwn-8rebb3Jf-4zD6qJuC-U8La8vsR5XMMvjIDqmN8bkR_Q/s1357/image_6487327%20(6).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rainbow cookie from Carbone New York City" border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rexTdsNJ8vsCF3BmnPWRo27x4CoaEX0qR5mCz2cGQ-PGPMZswSOd2ciM5SjBq4lfmnt62MMQ_0iVzzK4XRzj2prrN40_coYh_j5UwYZ99-aQZMd7YG62qSYSxbY-HCxZLNPHxFv-MBgdwn-8rebb3Jf-4zD6qJuC-U8La8vsR5XMMvjIDqmN8bkR_Q/w276-h320/image_6487327%20(6).JPG" width="276" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
Overall, Carbone is an exceptional dining destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner for two or a lively night out with friends, Carbone is sure to exceed your expectations. Be sure to make a reservation in advance, as this popular spot is often fully booked.</span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Carbone </b><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">181 Thompson Street<br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">New York City <br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CarboneNewYork.com</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
<br /></span></span></p>Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com181 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA40.7279895 -74.00021819999999212.417755663821154 -109.15646819999999 69.038223336178845 -38.843968199999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-26670152379278767612022-06-05T14:33:00.060-04:002022-06-06T19:13:04.248-04:00The One Meal That Haunts My Dreams: Single Thread Farms <p> <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I would say there are a handful of things in my life that haunt me. The cancelation of Perfect Strangers, my monthly Amazon purchases, and not buying Bitcoin when it was $1.58. But one situation in particular that stands out in my mind was my meal at Single Thread Farms. It has been about 3 years and the meal continues to play over and over in my head like a newly released Justin Bieber song on a Summer day.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Now just like everyone else, I love fancy shit. Vintage Porsches, expensive watches, banned cheeses from Foreign countries. But, Fine Dining was just one thing I never got into. While I appreciate the food, it's the overabundance of hospitality that gets on my nerves. You see, I have something called a " Resting Brooklyn Face" (old Brooklyn, not New Brooklyn) which people tend to think I am pissed off when I'm actually just fine. In my past experience such as Del Posto, Nakazawa, and 11 Madison Park I felt the servers were trying to overcompensate on services due to my "Fuck you" demeanor and honestly it was just annoying. I don't trust nice people.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In April of 2019, I found myself in Napa Valley, California, and knew I wanted only 2 things, in-n-out and to give another shot at fine dining. I didn't want to go the typical route and just go to Thomas Keller's French Laundry like every other schmoe with a food blog and a heartbeat but instead opted to try something different in the Sonoma Valley Called Single Thread Farms. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Single Thread opened up on the ground floor of The Single Thread inn 2016 serving up Japanese-influenced cuisine. Single Thread quickly racked up rave reviews from the food world including <a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/healdsburg/restaurant/singlethread">3 Michelin Stars</a> and the <a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/the-list/31-40/Singlethread.html">50 Best</a> Restaurants in the world. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Upon entering the restaurant you whiz past their kitchen which is open, yet kind of closed off from the rest of the dining room. The dining room is paneled with dark wood, lantern-type lighting, and probably the most comfortable chairs I have ever plopped my ass in. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I am not even going to attempt to try and remember what was served to me during dinner I have a hard time trying to remember what I ate for lunch, let alone something I ate 3 years ago. 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font-size: medium;">As you can see, everything was incredible, from the food, the wine, and even the services. The staff must have been classically trained Ninjas because I never once saw someone fill up my glass of wine, yet my glass was never empty. I actually was able to enjoy my meal and not be asked if "everything is okay over here". Everything and anything was on point at Single Thread Farms and this is why this meal goes down in my book as the best meal I have ever had in my life, ever. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Single Thread Farms </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">https://www.singlethreadfarms.com/</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com131 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448, USA38.6123051 -122.869699710.302071263821155 -158.0259497 66.922538936178853 -87.7134497tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-7699771869052223892015-06-07T13:09:00.000-04:002019-06-10T18:13:23.009-04:00Upland Restaurant <div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 12pt;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At first glance, <span class="il">Upland</span> confused the ever-loving shit out of me. What the fuck is a California inspired Italian menu? Does the food take its time to hit your table and carry a medical marijuana card? New York inspired Italian food falls into the group of old school red sauce, or so I, understand. <span class="il">Upland</span> had me intrigued, not only because of a combination of food I never knew about but more so for the Chef Justin Smillie, formerly of II Buco Alimentari a.k.a the panty dropper.<b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="il">Upland</span> is located in the Flat Iron district, tucked into a building off the corner of Park Avenue South. The restaurant has a nice comfortable vibe to it, I kind of felt like I was at home, except I was wearing pants. We were ushered over to the bar, where I had a hard time trying to get a bartenders attention. I think I had a better chance of losing to Floyd Mayweather in a spelling bee. After what felt like forever, I finally got to order a drink, but of course two seconds after I did, our table was ready. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wasn't really happy with the service at the bar, but I forgot all about it, after they sat us down in a booth. I love booths! It's like a vacation for your ass. Another way <span class="il">upland</span> impressed me is through their complimentary <wbr></wbr>breadbasket. We now live in an era where bread is extra, I can understand why, but even prisoners get bread and water for free. A few glances through the menu and this is what we got: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Burrata</i></b> ($19) Trout caviar, crispy leeks, arbequina olive oil. I'd give a hand job to Guy Fieri to be eating this right now. The trout roe gave the creamy burrata this nice natural taste of saltiness, along with crispiness from the leeks. I wasn't getting much of the olive oil, but either way this dish is a winner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Pear Pizza </i></b>($18) Stracciatella, pecan pesto, arugula, balsamic. I take my pizza seriously. I'm not one of those assholes who say "pizza is good, even when it's bad". Those people should be shot beaten with a rusty rake and then throw into a bathtub full of lemon juice. <span class="il">Upland</span>'s pizza though, is good. Well, the dough was good. The pear-pesto-balsamic wasn't doing it for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Pappardelle</i></b> ($22) Spicy sausage ragu, kale, Parmigiano. This dish is why I fucks with Chef Smillie. The pappardelle was <wbr></wbr>ridiculously fresh and super tender. The spicy sausage ragu had a fuckton of flavor with a nice little heat that danced on your tongue like a Brazilian stripper on a Saturday night. Order this dish, fuck it, and order two at the same time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 18px;">Okay, so now I get California Inspired Italian food is. It's rustic italian but a lot lighter, and less cursing. Justin </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 18px;">Smillie</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 18px;"> is completely killing it in the kitchen but not killing your wallet. Our bill came </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 18px;">to </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 18px;">$160 with a few drinks plus the tip. If you're looking for good food, a place that will get you laid on the first night or just an inexpensive night out in Manhattan, hit up </span><span class="il" style="color: black; line-height: 18px;">Upland</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 18px;">, A.S.A.P </span></span></div>
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972839.9423093 -75.296866299999991 41.483241299999996 -72.7150793tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-52361557244213232422014-11-29T14:11:00.001-05:002020-02-04T17:40:55.621-05:00The Best Places To Eat Pizza in Southern Brooklyn<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Best Places to Eat Pizza in Southern Brooklyn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You know that feeling you get, when you're interested in someone, and that wave of nervous excitement crashes over you, when you see them? That's how I feel when I see pizza. To me, pizza is the perfect food. It's quick, it's cheap, and you can write a blog post, about your favorite pizza joints while eating it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are many sides to New York City's pizza scene. One one hand, you have pizza joints with $100,000 hand-built wood fired pizza ovens. The pizza is hand stretched by a Pizzaiola who tops the pizza with the freshest ingredients. On the other hand, you have the $1 slice joints, which use the crappiest ingredients, and techniques to form a slice of slop. Depending on our situation, both are good and hit the spot. But to me, the heart and sole of New York City's pizza scene is the local slice joint. That little spot on your block that you hit up everytime you're craving a great slice. These are mine: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Delmar</b>: Located in Sheepshead Bay, Delmar has been slinging the same classic New York city slice, since I could remember. After hurricane Sandy, I was worried they would never re-open. But after a few months they did, with a new interior but still serving up their perfect old school NYC slice. <i><b>1668 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn NY </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pizza Wagon:</b> When I was high school, I wanted to be a chef. The only high school at the time with a culinary program was in Bay Ridge, an hour bus ride from my house. So before I'd make my trek back home I would stop off here for a their regular and square slice, and do a little flirting with the bimbos from the surrounding all-girls catholic schools.<i> <b>8610 5th avenue, Brooklyn NY </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Espresso Pizza: </b>This place is new in my rotation. I actually came here on a whim. A few years back when Robert Sietsema was still writing for the Village Voice he did a little<a href="http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2012/06/wouldnt_you_lik.php)"> write-up about this place</a>. Once again, he nailed it. The slice took me back to the late 90's.How the fuck is this guy never wrong? <i><b>9403 5th Avenue, Brooklyn NY</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>La Casa Bella:</b> What can I say about La Casa Bella. I am here at least once a week, and I've been eating their pizza since the mid 90's. What sets La Casa Bella apart from everyone else is their Alla Vodka slice. A Crispy dough layered with thick, creamy, tomato-ey vodka sauce, topped with a blanket of fresh mozzarella, sprinkled with parsely, basil, and the crust is sprinkled with sesame seeds. The layers of great flavors makes this, in my opinion, the best vodka slice in Brooklyn. <i><b>2579 Cropsey Avenue, Brooklyn</b> <b>NY</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Knapp Pizza 2:</b> This place serves up a great grandma slice. A perfectly thin crust topped with fresh mozzarella, a ridiculously good tomato and garlic heavy sauce and sprinkled with olive oil and fresh basil. <b><i>261 Avenue X, Brooklyn NY</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>J & V:</b> The Sicilian slice or better known as the square slice is what this place does best. Their slice is thick with a crispy bottom. The inside is fluffy, topped with the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. <i><b>6322 18th avenue, Brooklyn </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Totonno's</b>: Even though this isn't a slice joint, I wouldn't have respected myself if I didn't add this place to my list. Totonno's is the pride and joy of my neighborhood. The charcoal pizza oven has been pumping out perfect pies since the early 1900's. Actually they have only been pumping out pies for the past twenty years. When the original owner was alive, he would only make enough dough for 50 pies. If you were pie 51, guess what? You were assed out and if you talked back, he would chase you out the store with a baseball bat.<i> <b>1524 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn NY</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And lastly, my favorite spot for pizza is my kitchen. It's kind of a funny story how I got into making pizza, I was drunk. I wanted pizza, it was 3am, so pretty much I was beat. In a fit of drunken, pizzaless rage, I took matters into my own hands and bought a stone, peel, and cutter on eBay for $30 at 3am. This assured me I would never go pizzaless again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Something that started out with me just wanting pizza when I was drunk flourished into another beast. I became infatuated with pizza, I mean like, reading Slice & Pizza making forums at 4am on a wednesday night, infatuated. Today, I have my own dough recipe, my own sauce recipe, and in the midst of figuring out how to make my own cheese curds to stretch out fresh mozzarella. </span><br />
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-85799229163575496432014-10-23T19:18:00.000-04:002014-10-23T19:18:04.529-04:002014 NYC Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fashionistas have fashion week and, food lovers have the New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF). The four day event hits every angle of food and beverage, ranging from Pizza to Caviar, pasturing from beer and wine to mixed drinks and soda. Every year, before the festival, Buick (a name becoming continusouly more visible with those interested in food), gathers a bunch of independent food bloggers and stuffs them full of food, at some of the greatest restaurants, like The Nomad <a href="https://www.blogger.com/(http://instagram.com/p/fjR8Fgp00o/?modal=true)">(http://instagram.com/p/fjR8Fgp00o/?modal=true)</a>, in New York City. They then send them off with a pair of tickets, to the NYCWFF, Grand Tasting; where Buick is both a sponsor and also providing shuttle service for chefs between events. This year, was another year when I was for and sent off..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An entire warehouse sized space filled with food, wine, and cooking demonstrations. The rows of food purveyors, wine vendors, and New York City chefs serving up classic dishes is any food lovers dream. Here's a quick recap of all the day: </span><br />
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-29605327301974670942014-09-09T16:24:00.002-04:002014-09-09T16:25:04.557-04:00Pig Island 2014<div style="font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">This past weekend many kicked the end of summer blues by heading out to the Red </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">Hook Section of Brooklyn 4th annual Pig Island, held on Saturday September 6th. The outdoor event filled the Red </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">Hook air with the smell of </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">delicious pig dishes, live music, and the green grass was covered with people sitting on picnic blankets. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">Hosted by </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy's No. 43, the pork filled event featured more than 25 chefs serving up their own unique dishes cooked over charcoal fired grills. Every year the chefs gather in Union Square Market to pick up the pigs from local New York farms. This year the porkers were supplied by Flying Pigs farms, located in Shushan, New York. </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.1599998474121px;">The event also boasted a generous amount of craft beers including Barrier Brewing, Singlecut Beersmiths, Rockaway Brewing, and Sixpoint Craft Ales. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 20.1599998474121px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With the sun shining at full power, mounds of people poured off the NY Water Taxi and the streets in Red Hook to enjoy a great day of eating and drinking. Here's a quick recap of the day's events:</span></span></div>
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-25475044171047225812014-08-28T17:18:00.001-04:002014-08-29T11:47:22.121-04:00Bâtard<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My daily routine consists of pulling articles from various food blogs and posting them via my social media channels. The never-ending articles of restaurant closures and chef shuffles is something I have become accustomed to, but every once in a while there is an article that rocks the food world. One article in particular was the news of Chef Paul Liebrandt packing up his tweezers and leaving Corton, a fine dinning restaurant in Tribeca to go work on a new project in Williamsburg called "The Elm."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leap forward to this summer and Croton is now Batard. Not much has changed inside of the space other than a new menu, chef, and some sound proofing for the older crowd who have a hard time figuring out how to use the volume control on their hearing aids. The menu itself is French, with a tasting menu option only. Batard offers 3 choices at 3 different prices - two courses for $55, three courses for $65, and four courses for $75. It was a long week and I was hungrier than a kid on his third day at fat camp.</span></div>
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-30960243199200567672014-07-20T16:17:00.000-04:002014-07-20T16:21:09.124-04:00A Day in Hudson Valley With Buick <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When most people think of the variety of factors that compliment the food culture, things like music and art come to mind. The car culture is one that might not be as apparent, however, after attending a few food forward events hosted by Buick, I started to realize how the car culture is quickly making room for itself next to music and art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the past, Buick hosted a cooking demonstration at The Brooklyn Kitchen, a formal dinner with a cocktail demonstration at the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/fjR8Fgp00o/?modal=true" target="_blank">NoMad Rooftop</a>,in addition to participating as a sponsor for the <a href="http://www.devourthecity.com/2013/10/new-york-city-wine-food-festival-2013.html" target="_blank">New York City Food and Wine Festival</a>. Most recently, Buick gathered a group of bloggers for a day of eating and drinking, in the new food mecca of New York, the Hudson Valley. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The day started off at Montgomery Place Orchards - an Orchard farm that dates back to the 1700's, where we stopped off for a quick lunch catered by Mona Talbott. Today, the orchard offers a wide range of fruits and vegetables; this includes strawberries, red, purple, and black raspberries, apricots and plums. The orchards are also home to nearly 70 different varieties of apples, many of them antique. Our lunch was served in the orchard and the menu consisted of slow cooked pork shoulder with fava bean salsa verde and wild arugula. A French beans, sweet corn and basil salad with cherry tomato vinaigrette. And for dessert a Montgomery Place Orchard royal and black raspberry meringues with elderflower cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next stop was Hill Rock Distillery. A distillery hand crafting perfect bottles of whiskey in a process they call "field-to-glass" which, they consider to be, their version of farm to table. We were given a detailed tour of their grounds, where we had the luxury of learning about the process which they have implemented as their process for making, the perfect whiskey. </span><br />
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-21954902608317711462014-07-07T18:28:00.001-04:002014-07-07T18:41:13.652-04:00Empellón Cocina <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Empellon Taqueria was definitely my white whale. I've tried to write a review about this place many times, but yet I've never able to. At one point in time, Empellon Taqueria was my closer. It was the place where I would take the bimbos I met when I was still in the dating scene. The relaxed vibe, ridiculous good food, and decent playlist always had someone naked in my apartment later that night. The problem was that many of these bimbos frowned up my duties as a food blogger. This meant no picture taking, no tweeting, no socializing with the staff to get some confidential info. No nothing. I was pretty much assed out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fast forward a year later and the kid (me) is living the wife life. For months on end I would tell my girlfriend that I'd take her to Empellon for dinner, but the stigma that surrounded the place made me feel weird. Luckily, there was Empellon Cocina. I figured Cocina didn't carry the same stigma as the taqueria once did. Emepllon Cocina is located a few blocks from Taqueria, in the East Village. I knew I was in the right place because as I walked in Common's "GO!" was playing throughout the space, while people chattered and glasses clinked. We sipped on a classic margarita while we read the menu, this is what we got:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Chilaquiles Rojos</i></b> ($13) - Poached duck egg, ramps. Strips of crispy tortillas, black beans, topped with a slow poached duck egg, crema, and crushed queso. Tons of flavors and textures happening all at once. And let's face it, anything with a fried egg over it makes it ten times better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>The Guacamole and all 7 salsa's</i></b> ($15) - Guacamole, pistachios. The Guacamole was extremely rich and deep and in texture, but not to the point where it was over done. Served alongside crispy masa chips, which had to be taken away from me so that I wouldn't fill up on them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 7 Salsa's started with a salsa called "Sikil Pak" which was made up of pumpkin seeds, tomato, onion, garlic,cinnamon, epazote, sour orange juice, and serrano pepper which had a nice and mellow, sweet flavor to it. The last salsa, called "Salsa Habanera," made up of habenero, orange juice, grapefruit, and Mexican oregano had a nice mellow flavor at first, but then a nice tingle of heat hit my mouth. </span><br />
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-12028710136011290622014-05-20T16:15:00.000-04:002014-05-20T16:15:17.777-04:00Mission Cantina <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I will admit it, I am a burritHO. I can eat burritos all day, everyday, and twice on </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">Wednesday while watching Seinfeld in my boxers. So when I heard that Danny Bowien was making burritos at his new spot Mission Cantina, I had to see what the deal was. I loved Mission Chinese, but I never got the chance to write about it, as I was too busy sweating my balls off from the chicken wings to jot down my thoughts on the dishes we ordered.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">We arrived around 9pm</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> with an hour wait, which was cool because we had a few specialty drinks at the small bar situated across from the front door. I liked the bar so much that we wound up eating dinner there. This is what we ordered:</span></span><br />
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chicken Wings</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> ($12): Mole, spices, chili vinegar, sesame, crema. I'm not going to lie, I was kind of in shook when they brought these wings to the table. I remember the wings from Mission Chinese, which were extremely spicy and mouth numbing. I like heat, but the spice had me sweating harder than Gwyneth Paltrow when asked for directions to Brooklyn. Mission Cantina's wings are a little bit more tolerable on the tongue. Fried to a crisp and devilishly good.</span><br />
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tacos </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">($6.50 for 2) We ordered the Cummin Lamb Taco, smoked prune, herbed crema and The roasted pork - Al Pastor with pickled pineapple. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On my two trips to Mission Cantina, I had a great tortilla stuffed with extremely dry meat. I can usually excuse dry meat for flavor, but the flavor just fell flat on it's ass. This was like eating Taco Bell but while sober in the daylight.</span><br />
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Brisket Burrito </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">($12): Beans, avocado, crema, queso blanco, salsa fresca, chips and 2 salsas, with your choice of meat, fish or vegetable. Let me start off by saying "Holy Fuck!" The sheer weight alone made me realize that I would be in a food coma for the next 3 days. Everything from the fresh and extremely dense tortilla to the perfectly cooked brisket was one hundred percent on point. What threw me for a loop was that there was no rice in the burrito; Bowien packs the burrito with perfectly cooked beans instead. The text book definition of a good burrito to me is that every bite tastes the same and Mission Cantina nailed that aspect.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After a few drinks and the food, our bill came to a measly $110 before tip. The service was on point our bartender/server was excellent - we even had a 10 minute conversation about tacos. I will gladly admit that he has the burrito game on lock. As for his tacos, they need work. There are a lot of great tacos popping up in Manhattan, and in a very large spectrum. Anything from a quick casual taco at<a href="http://www.devourthecity.com/2014/04/los-tacos-no1.html" target="_blank"> Los Taco No.1 </a>in Chelsea, to the high end tacos being slung a few blocks away by Lord Taco, Alex Stupak. I'd hate to see someone as talented as Bowien left behind in the taco dust.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">172 Orchard Street, New York </span><br />
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<br />Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-43743346909662076772014-05-04T16:01:00.000-04:002014-05-04T17:14:13.615-04:00BFB Highline <div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Manhattan's ever evolving burger scene has a new contender to add to it's roster, The BFB Highline. BFB which stands for "Best Fucking Burger" is a fast casual burger joint concept located in the heart of Manhattan's Meat Packing district at 55 Gansevoort Street. At the helm of this new burger joint is Chef Chris Mitchell, whose culinary pedigree stems from iconic New York City eateries such as The Breslin, The Meatball Shop, and Hill Country. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The burger menu has a tempting array of options. Their best seller is an 6 oz burger, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, house pickles, and special sauce and American cheese. If you're not in the mood for a burger you can try the Pescatarian Delight, a breaded deep fried tilapia, citrus crema, raw onion, pickled jalapeño, and house pickles. If you're an adventurous glutton, you can try the unique "Heisenburger," a 10 ounce, custom blend of dry aged ribeye and pork belly, with crystallized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your choice of Swiss, American or blue cheese. All of BFB's burgers are made with meat from Pat Lafrieda, along with produce picked up daily from the Union Square Market, and all burgers are topped with Sir Kensington's condiments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What's a burger without fries? BFB has three options for you. The Old School, a thin cut fry seasoned with salt and pepper, the VIP fry, seasoned with bacon salt, and also sweet potato fries. You can wash down all that goodness with a drink from the fully stocked bar, or with one of their signature cocktails. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the weekends only, BFB will also be serving up BBQ and Lobster Rolls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, including the BFB's residency at it's current location which will be open for a limited time only. So get your ass over there before you get stuck having to go to the Upper East Side, or even worse, Queens. </span></div>
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-15587186680232631862014-04-09T17:23:00.000-04:002014-04-09T17:23:57.803-04:00Los Tacos No.1 <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One day while roaming around Chelsea Market, I don't know why. I'm not a French tourist, nor do I live in Manhattan, but I was hungry as fuck. As I roamed around, I noticed sign with a big red arrow that said "Tacos," and "Los Taco No. 1" beneath that. If ever I was waiting for a sign, this was it. I like signs that say "tacos," and I sure as fuck like Tacos. As I walked past a spice and candy stall, I found Los Taco No.1 tucked into the corner of the four stalls in the same room. As I ordered, I couldn't help noticing a short Mexican woman hand pressing fresh tacos behind the counter or the rotating meat, did I just walk up to the pearly gates of taco heaven?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After paying, I handed off my ticket to the gentlemen behind the counter. Beware, they have a two ticket system. This is what I got:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Adobada ($3.50) </b>- A freshly pressed tortilla stuffed with pork, pico de gallo, and topped with light and creamy guacamole. It was fresh with the flavor of cilantro, and the salsa gives it a nice bit of heat. I usually only fuck with double tortilla tacos, but this tortilla was nice and dense. Super fresh, hints of corn that went nice with the spicy pork. The pork itself was juicy and had the right balance of fat to non-fat meat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Carne Asada ($3.50)</b> - Another fresh pressed tortilla, packed with Carne Asada and topped with the same ingredients as the Abodada. The meat was tender and full of flavor with hints of smokey char flavor every few bites. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some people dig for gold, but I dig for great unknown food joints. With Los Tacos No.1, I feel that I have struck gold. Who would think that a place like this would exist in an area that's a lot like the waiting room for tourist hell. There should be an app so you can find a place like this. Maybe an app like Tinder, but for tacos in your area you can eat. </span></div>
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-58334310849915336312014-03-27T18:38:00.000-04:002014-03-27T19:34:20.560-04:00The Chalk Point Kitchen <div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
One of the most highly anticipated restaurant projects of 2014, The Chalk Point Kitchen, is set to open its doors in the coming days in the old Dollaway space at 527 Broome Street in SoHo. The new project is a collaboration between Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori, and restaurateur Matt Levine. </div>
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Chef Joe Isidori received his first Michelin Star working at Donald Trump's DJT in 2008, as well as being named StarChefs.com Las Vegas Rising Star Chef, and he has even battled against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. Isidori has manned the kitchens at Harbour in New York City, then opened SouthFork Kitchen in the Hamptons which focused on sustainable seafood and local produce from Long Island purveyors. Also in the kitchen will be Blue Hill and Mas farmhouse alum Chef Freddy Schoen-Kiewart handling things as Chef de Cuisine. Matt Levine, once a New York City nightlife mogul switched his hat to restaurateur in 2011 with the opening of Sons Of Essex. </div>
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The 70 seat, Chien Dao designed space brings rustic farm house comfort from the white washed wood walls, and mixes it with a downtown vibe from the Basquiat renditions painted on the kitchen ceiling. The Chalk Point Kitchen will focus on local New York State purveyors including Battenkill Valley Creamery, Statur Farms, Blue Marble Ice Cream, New York City local Grand Daisy Bakery, The Lobster Place, and more. The menu concept will be market-to-table, with inspiration coming from New York City's ethnic neighborhoods and the markets that surround it. Think Chinatown meets Union Square Market. </div>
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Located directly below The Chalk Point Kitchen will be a vintage cocktail den and piano bar called The Handy Liquor Bar, named after Thomas Handy, the first known expert barmen in the US. The bar will be serving up vintage cocktails like Manhattans, Mint Juleps, and the Sazerac cocktail, which is said to America's first cocktail recipe to be recorded. The walls of the 150 seat space are decorated with original photographs by famed rock photographer Bob Gruen, alongside a baby grand piano and vintage jukebox. </div>
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Here's a sneak peek at some of the dishes coming out of the Chalk Point Kitchen. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My love for Chinatown stems from my father. He always said that Chinatown reminds him of Brighton Beach, except everyone was Chinese. When my parents needed a break from the Brighton Beach bullshit, they would pack my grandmother, brother, and I into the car and head over to Chinatown. We would spend the day walking from store to store looking for the cheapest fish and meat. Then from restaurant menu to restaurant menu looking for the weirdest and cheapest food my father could find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I got older I kept finding myself in Chinatown. On a random summer days, my friend and I would skip the beach and go roam the streets of Manhattan. The first stop was always Chinatown. We would stop off for pork buns and sticky rice buns, then hit up Soho Down Under - a graffiti shop located on West Broadway for five-finger caps, and the possibility of catching ups in another graffiti writers blackbook. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My love for Chinatown is deep, my love for the food in Chinatown is deeper. Here are 8 spots, old and new that I love eating at. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>Lam Zhou:</u></b> A hand pulled noodle and dumpling place located on the outskirts of Chinatown. My friend Jeff, an OG resident of Chinatown had put me on to the place. When I asked Jeff what makes Lam Zhou dumplings better than anyone else, he said "just straight up love," and that's exactly what these dumplings were.<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/f3H8m9p0xM/"> <span style="color: blue;">For $2 you can get an order of 8</span></a>.</span> Don't forget to grab some to-go, 50 frozen dumplings are $8. <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">The hand pulled noodles are dense, chewy, stretched and pounded right in front of you, and served in a broth filled with sliced brisket</span>, the best $5.50 you'll ever spend </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u>Nom Wah Tea Parlor:</u></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The oldest dim sum parlor in Chinatown has serving up dim sum since the early 1920's. I love Nom Wah because they serve dim sum all day, everyday, 7 days a week. It's a great spot to get your dim sum fix on a rainy Wednesday night. </span><a href="http://instagram.com/p/du29SlJ0-c/" style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Go with the shrimp with rice noodles</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://instagram.com/p/du1jPdp07z/" style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">the sticky rice with Chinese sausage</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #444444;">and</span> </span><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ftBR25J0_A/" style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">the OG egg roll</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is a must! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>M Star Cafe: </u></b>Another spot my friend Jeff put me on to. One of the most <a href="http://instagram.com/p/f2_iFQJ0zx/"><span style="color: blue;">flavorful congees</span></a> I've tasted in a while, with a perfect century egg at the bottom.<a href="http://instagram.com/p/f2_eEkp0zr/"><span style="color: blue;"> The Pan Fried Rice Noodles</span></a> topped with peanut sauce and hoisin will add 10 more years to your life. </span><br />
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the past few nights I've been having a hard time trying to fall asleep.
It wasn't related to the usual worries such as work, money or
relationships. Nope, my sleepless nights have been due to my meal at
Contra. Night after night, I've been trying to figure out the words to
put together to attempt to explain how ridiculous the meal was. </span><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-size: 13px;">Let
me start with Contra's menu. It's pretty simple, this is what we're
making, it's 5 courses, it cost $55 and if you don't like it, eat dry
white dog shit. We also have a pretty decent cocktail menu with drinks
costing around $12 and they don't have any stupid fucking names like the
"Bowery Blood Orangina" or the "Canal Street Dirty Water Dog." </span><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-size: 13px;">I had to eat at the ungodly hour of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_511457638" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7pm</span></span>
which was a nice change from the loudness you usually get later in the
night. I was seated towards the back with a great view of an open
kitchen which seemed more like a zen dojo. No clacking pans, no yelling
"fire blah blah blah all day long" bullshit you usually hear out of an
open kitchen. The menu for the day was laid out on the table and here's
what I got. </span><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>First
Course:</b> Scallop, kohlbari, celery: I fucking hate celery. I wouldn't
eat celery if it was deep fried in chocolate sauce and served off of
Beyonce's ass. I manned up and ate it and loved every minute of it. The
scallop was tender, tons of flavor and a nice balance of acidity, every
few bites I was getting a mix of sweet pear which made this dish hit
every note in my palate. My favorite dish of the night.</span></span></span><br />
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Course:</b> Monk fish, onion, spigarello. When the plate hit my table it
was so beautiful, I wasn't sure if I should eat it or have it hanging in
my den. The monk fish was perfectly cooked with a nice smokey char
flavor. The
spigarello was crisp, along with the bulbs of an onion filled with a foam that I couldn't quite figure out the flavor of. </span></span></span><br />
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Course:</b> Chicken boudin, turnip with a smear of blood sausage on the
side. A tender piece of chicken breast with a perfectly crispy skin
topped with maybe the most perfect tasting pickled turnips I've ever
had. </span></span></span><br />
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least favorite. I really couldn't make the connection between the
popcorn and tangerine. </span></span></span><br />
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course:</b> Hazelnut ganache, topped with yoghurt sprinkled with beet
powder. It was layer after layer of flavor. I am not big on desserts but
eating this was like eating an orgasm while driving a <span style="font-weight: bold;">B</span>uggati. </span></span></span><br />
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tasting menu game is heating up in NYC and with a fuck ton of options, I
put Contra at the top of my list. Yes the portions were small and if
you break down the math you're averaging $11 a dish - but what's a few
dollars when it comes to great food? </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span>Contra </span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">138 Orchard street,</span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span>New York, NY 10002 </span></span></span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span><a href="http://www.contranyc.com/">www.contranyc.com</a></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span></span></b></span><br />
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For the first time since 1962 years the NFL championship game has come to the New York/New Jersey area. New York is a huge football city due to its large volume of transplants from other states. One way New York has celebrated the coming of the Super Bowl was with the 50 Yard Lounge, which ran from January 29th - February 2nd at 1 Penn Plaza.
The events boasted appearances from legendary retired NFL players like Doug Flutie, Cris Carter, and Matt Light, just to name a few. Live performances and DJs filled sounds through 15,000 square feet of heated tent located on the street and on roof decks.<br>
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One thing we take more serious than football in New York City is our food, and The 50 Yard Lounge did not disappoint. A gang of high profile New York City chefs including Michael White, Marc Fiagone, Bill Telepan were serving up special dishes for football and food fanatics alike. Also a few live cooking demonstrations from chef and retired NFL players. I got to check out the 50 Yard Lounge on Saturday which where theme menu was Classic American. All broken up into four quarters. Each quarter a group of chef's would serve up of good eats starting with breakfast in the morning all the way midnight burger bash. Here's a recap from Saturday's festivities.<br>
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Bing Mangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690512872077848729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395730214764557878.post-26017602244944101052014-01-18T13:35:00.001-05:002014-01-18T13:43:16.925-05:00Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop <br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Nothing fascinates me more than a chef that cooks outside of his cultural backgrounds. The Alex Stupaks and Andy Rickers is what makes the New York food scene so interesting. One person in particular that happened to catch my eye was Ivan "Ramen" Orkin. I learned about Ivan after
a 2 day eating/The Mind of a Chef marathon. A Jew with not one, but two highly popular Ramen shops in Tokyo. There are three things the Japanese take seriously, sushi, ramen, and bukkake porno movies. </span><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-size: 13px;">Ivan
was to open up shop on the lower east side but somehow ended up in the new Gotham market located on the West Bumblefuck side of Manhattan 11th Ave & 45th. Slurp shop has a fast casual concept, you place your order at the cash
register, wait for your name to be called, and poach your own seat. Here's what I ordered:</span><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Tokyo Shio Ramen ($13):</b> Sea salt, dashi + chicken broth, pork chashu, rye noodle - a really flavorful ramen broth, but a hint more towards the salty side. The noodles had a nice dense, al dente texture
to them - maybe the best I've had to date. But that doesn't chalk one
up for slurp shop because I hear the noodles come from Sun
Noodle.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Roasted Garlic Mazemen ($13):</b> Nori, dashi + chicken broth, pork chashu,
rye noodle + egg ($2): You would think at the price point for a bowl of
soup, the egg would be included. The broth was thick and extra
garlicky. Which was cool the first few bites, but after that it started
to become too much. This felt more like a noodle dish than an actual
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figured I would be raving about this place for months - but at best the Ramen
was decent, though not decent enough for another 40 minute subway ride
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I've had a bug up my ass for a local red sauce joint called Randazzo's
for the past ten or twelve years. I'm not really sure as to who, what,
where, when, or why, but this place just rubbed me the wrong way.
Anytime the name of Randazzo's would come up, people would
praise and smile, while I snickered and call it names that Webster's
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is a good friend of mine who also doubles as my proofreader. He would
go on and on about how great their food is, how unique in flavor their
red sauce is, and that I am a complete asshole for not liking the place.
So I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone. I would take my friend
to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Randazzo's</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
for dinner to show my gratitude for thoroughly reading through my awful
grammar and spelling mistakes, while seeing exactly why I stayed away
for so long and then writing about it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Randazzos</span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">started
out as a small clam shack located along</span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Sheepshead</span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Bay on</span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Emmons</span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Avenue
in the early 1940's. In the 1980's the small clam shack was transformed into a
full blown restaurant and would serve up fish dishes in their signature red
sauce. As I walked into the space it felt like</span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">déjà vu</span>. <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,'Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">After
being heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy, the place appeared to be
untouched. It was exactly how I remembered it. A no frills design, with a
long counter that overlooked the fry station. A large room with black
tables and red and white stripped paper place mats with pictures of regional areas
in Italy. We grabbed a seat at a table and started to scan the the menu. This is what we ordered: </span></div>
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Calamari ($13.95):</b> A portion the size of some food writers egos had hit
our table. Plump rings of perfectly battered squid, deep fried to a
textbook definition. Served with Randazzo's signature red
sauce - the culprit. Now a lot older and somewhat wiser, I understand why this sauce is
raved about among the Brooklyn natives. It has this certain taste that
you really don't get
with other housemade red sauces. I had a hard time
deconstructing the actual flavors in the sauce because there was too
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in Medium Sauce ($12.95):</b> Doused in flour, fried for 3 minutes, and
served with a piece of bread that has an almost stale consistency,
topped with the house made read sauce. This is actually one dish I've
always liked, not really for the shrimp but for the bread. As the sauce
sets into the bread it gives it a little sogginess. When eaten, you have
the
texture and consistency of both crunchy and soggy. It's a weird
combination that makes for a "you have to eat it to understand it" type
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more neglecting one of the originators of Brooklyn red sauce joints out
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