Zaitzeff is a family name. And their eponymous burger joints – three are scattered throughout Manhattan – bear the marks of a family establishment: friendly service and food, both full of personality. All burgers (Sirloin Quarter Pound, $9.25) are grass-fed and served on sweet, housemade toasted Portuguese buns; better than English muffins. Romaine, [...]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, FINANCIAL DISTRICT, Zaitzeff Burger, Zaitzeff Burgers 5 Comments »

What: Tabasco Chicken (heavy cream and chipotle sauce, no actual tobasco, mixed with tender chunks of mainly white meat chicken) over your choice of yellow or white rice. It’s a quick, spicy, filling and affordable lunch in the Financial District.
Cost: $10 with a drink
Inside Info: Since there’s not actually any Tabasco in it, the [...]

Posted in FINANCIAL DISTRICT, MANHATTAN, Water Street Gourmet 13 Comments »

NYC Food Guy Note: I’m on vacation in California so I’m sending you on a NY Food Tour to keep your stomach happy while I’m gone. Enjoy the deliciousness.

What: While the beef is almost as delicious as Burger Joint’s, Goodburger offers all the toppings you wish the Burger Joint had. Thanks to Lil NYC Food [...]

Posted in FINANCIAL DISTRICT, FLATIRON/UNION SQUARE, Goodburger, Goodburger, Goodburger, Goodburger, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN EAST, MIDTOWN WEST 21 Comments »