February 24, 2009There are a lot of delis in Manhattan, but there are few with the pedigree of Defonte’s, a Brooklyn relic known for their massive roast beef sandwiches and their house made fresh mozzarella. NYC Food Guy was ready for sandwich satisfaction on Defonte’s first day of business in Manhattan, on 3rd Avenue and 21st Street. [...]
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February 20, 2009Not that we didn’t already know, but Tiny’s Giant Sandwich Shop, on the corner of Rivington Street and Norfolk Street in the Lower East Side, is awesome. Seriously spicy chipotle mayo fires up the off-the-menu “Chicken Special” filled with juicy grilled chicken, thinly sliced tomato and onion, crisp bacon, and melted cheddar on a toasted [...]
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February 12, 2009America loves a good sandwich, but in New York City, we’ve got higher expectations. In satisfying our cravings for adventure and a full stomach, the Vietnamese banh mi and the Mexican torta have risen to the forefront of sandwichdom. So to determine sandwich supremacy, NYC Food Guy called in the big guns: Nicky’s Vietnamese Sandwiches [...]
Posted in Nicky's Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi, Puebla's Torta Milanesa de Pollo (Fried chicken cutlet), SANDWICHES 22 Comments »
November 26, 2008NYC Food Guy’s M.O. is delicious and affordable. My cheap eats repertoire is strong. And in the current economic state, bang for your buck carries added importance. Chicken parmesan heroes and Afghani kebabs don’t exactly go hand in hand, but two Midtown West establishments, Luigi’s and Afghan Kebab House #1 both offer what [...]
Posted in Afghan Kebab House #1's $13.95 Combo Kebab, CHEAP EATS, Luigi's $7 Chicken Parm, Luigi's Huge $7 Chicken Parm Hero, MIDDLE EASTERN, SANDWICHES 15 Comments »
September 25, 2008The East Village is abundant with Italian restaurants but thin on Italian speciality shops where you can find great sandwiches and well prepared sides. Porchetta, which opened this week on 7th Street between 1st Ave. & Avenue A, provides just that but in a very streamlined manner; the only meat served is porchetta.
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