On its second day of official business, OliO greeted NYC Food Guy with a full house, bar and all.  But while the 1,000 degree oven churned out pies like the brightly flavored Margherita ($12) by the minute, not even the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, the governing body of Neapolitan pizza, could prevent the disaster that [...]

Posted in OliO, WEST VILLAGE 5 Comments »

I had to shake my head and smile as I re-read the title to this post.  Beer and wine paired with cupcakes? A revolutionary idea to say the least.  But in the end, how can you really go wrong? Especially when the cupcakes are as ridiculously delicious as the ones at Sweet Revenge.  I tried [...]

Posted in MANHATTAN, Sweet Revenge, WEST VILLAGE 18 Comments »

Whenever the conversation about Manhattan’s best burger arises, Corner Bistro, the self proclaimed “last of the bohemian bars in west Greenwich Village,” always seems to get a mention.  My question is always “why?”  Despite being broiled, the burger is par-cooked and flavorless.  The only saving graces are a plethora of toppings which divert attention away [...]

Posted in Corner Bistro, MANHATTAN, WEST VILLAGE 28 Comments »

If decadent desserts aren’t enough to pull you out of bed on a wintery day, you may have some issues.  Then again, maybe NYC Food Guy is the one with issues.  After all, who else decides to go on a West Village Dessert Tour when snow is blowing sideways? What would you do if cookie [...]

Posted in Jack's Stir Brew Coffee, Roasting Plant, WEST VILLAGE 19 Comments »

New Yorkers desire the best and when it comes to food, NYC Food Guy delivers just that.  I’ve made the claim before about burgers, West Village slices, Midtown pizza, and french fries.  Now it’s time to deliver the best falafel crown to Azuri Cafe on 51st Street near 10th Avenue. The cozy Kosher cafe run [...]

Posted in Azuri Falafel, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST, Taim Falafel, WEST VILLAGE 43 Comments »

The hunt for NYC’s best cheese steak continues! After eating Wogie’s version, I can’t award them the cheese steak crown, but everything was tasty and their menu is a grease lover’s dream.  Lil NYC Food Guy and I teamed with our cousin Doug to indulge in three different sandwiches, read on to find out which [...]

Posted in MANHATTAN, WEST VILLAGE, Wogie's 30 Comments »

NYC Food Guy loves wings; high quality chicken, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and doused in a fiery sauce. Astonishingly, there are no go to wings in New York City. Dinosaur BBQ never disappoints but it’s just one place, way uptown. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to [...]

Posted in Blind Tiger Ale House, CHELSEA, Croxley Ales, EAST VILLAGE, Lansdowne Road, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST, MURRAY HILL/GRAMERCY, One and One, Pete's Tavern, RUB BBQ, Sidewalk Bar & Restaurant, St. Mark's Ale House, WEST VILLAGE 71 Comments »

NYC Food Guy Note: I’ve returned from my trip to California with a wealth of food to review but I’m going to keep the NY Food Tour alive to focus on providing deliciousness in a quick and efficient style.

What: NYC Food Guy’s favorite late night slice is also my favorite in the West Village. [...]

Posted in Bleecker Street Pizza, MANHATTAN, WEST VILLAGE 2 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.

Above: Jumpin Joe (Chocolate Chip cookie with Chocolate Chip Espresso Gelato)

From left to right: Cocoa Monster, Grasshopper, Jumpin Joe

What: This small bakery sandwiches Il Laboratoria del Gelato’s [...]

Posted in MANHATTAN, Milk & Cookies, WEST VILLAGE 2 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: Forget artisan breads and fancy olive oils, Faicco’s, an old school butcher shop, wedges prosciutto, ham cappy, your choice of hot or sweet soppresseta (go with [...]

Posted in Faicco's Pork Store, MANHATTAN, WEST VILLAGE 15 Comments »