Most New Yorkers claim to be ready for adventure but when someone mentions Brooklyn, the typical response is “what a schlep!”  Enough is enough, it’s time to hop on the L train and discover our neighbor to the east, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A hood where family establishments stand along side the nouveau.  There’s no better way [...]

Posted in BROOKLYN, Bedford Cheese Shop, Marlow & Sons, WILLIAMSBURG 28 Comments »

Pop the Cristal because it’s a celebration and the milestones are two fold. In just over a year NYC Food Guy has reached the 200 post plateau, a formidable task for one man with a limited budget and an unquenchable appetite. And what better way to bring in the bicentennial than with a delicious [...]

Posted in BROOKLYN, Guerrero Food Center, Las Conchitas Bakery, New Public Meat Market, PARK SLOPE, Rico's Tacos, SUNSET PARK, Tacos Matamoros, Tacos Xochimilco, Tulcingo Restaurant & Bakery 33 Comments »

If I could only eat one more food, everyday, for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. And I feel blessed to live in a city where there are so many pizza possibilities, the downside of which is an over-saturation of mediocre pizza within Manhattan. As a result, I focused my attention [...]

Posted in BROOKLYN, CARROLL GARDENS, DUMBO, Grimaldi's, Lucali, PARK SLOPE, franny's 55 Comments »

It’s about time Brooklyn gets some love from NYC Food Guy and what better way to start than with two foods I love: burgers and wings. Grand Canyon, a greasy spoon on 7th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Street, is the setting for our burger, which you can order griddled or charcoal grilled. Bonnie’s [...]

Posted in BROOKLYN, Bonnie's Grill, Grand Canyon, PARK SLOPE 50 Comments »

Purists be damned, there is no better hot dog than a Chili Cheese Dog only from Nathan’s on Surf & Stillwell in Coney Island. A garlicky, juicy and snappy all-beef dog covered in mild beef chili and heart-slowing warm cheddar cheese sauce, it’s heaven on a bun and it’s an authentic New York experience.

If you [...]

Posted in BROOKLYN, CONEY ISLAND, Nathan's Famous 30 Comments »