Entries Categorized as 'MIDTOWN EAST'

Midtown Chinese: Szechuan Mapo Tofu & Chengdu Pork Wontons at Cafe China

Date June 20, 2012

I discovered Szechuan Chinese food in 2009 during an epic meal at then newly-opened Lan Sheng.  It was an eye-opening experience; the flavors and dishes completely reshaped my view of Chinese cuisine. In the three years since, Manhattan has seen an influx of new Szechuan joints all over the city; Hot Kitchen in the East Village (get [...]

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My Favorite Chain Restaurant: Hillstone… or Houston’s… or Whatever It’s Called

Date June 15, 2012

In case you missed it over the last few years, the restaurants formerly known as “Houston’s” have been renamed “Hillstone” in Manhattan.  Some employees say it’s branding. Others say it has to do with not wanting to list calories on the menu. Ultimately, they can call it “Tommy’s of New Jersey” for all I care, [...]

Posted in CARLE PLACE, Houston's, Houston's / Hillstone, Houston's / Hillstone, LONG ISLAND, MIDTOWN EAST, MURRAY HILL/GRAMERCY Comments 4 Comments »

Midtown East Dessert: Coconut Cake at Smith and Wollensky’s

Date October 4, 2011

I love coconut desserts, but there aren’t many noteworthy options in Manhattan. That’s why I jumped at Smith and Wollensky’s coconut layer cake. Considering the massive slice of cake – topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and served with a curl of crispy shortbread cookie – the $10 price tag is [...]

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NY Food Tour: Bacon Cheeseburger with Crispy Onions at Goodburger

Date August 19, 2008

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 Comments 22 Comments »

Angelo’s: Midtown’s Best Pizza?

Date June 24, 2008

Angelo’s, on 57th Street near 6th Avenue, is not the best pizza in the city, but as one of the only two coal oven pizza spots in Midtown (John’s in Times Square) it has a major advantage over the ordinary slice joints that litter the neighborhood. It’s pies only ($17 large, $15 small, $2.50 [...]

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