These days Little Italy is a mere shadow of its former self. It takes the Feast of San Gennaro to put one of NYC’s most historic hoods back on the map. Unfortunately I’ve found that a lot of the food at the Feast is the same stuff you’ll find at a summer street fair in […]

Posted in Alleva of Little Italy, Grand Italian Food Center, LITTLE ITALY, MANHATTAN 9 Comments »

NYC is the city that never sleeps, but in reality, quality 24 hour restaurant options are lacking. Forget the diner and the corner store, it’s time for you to check out Sarge’s Delicatessen on 3rd Avenue between 36th & 37th street. Since 1964, this kosher-style deli has been serving up overstuffed pastrami sandwiches, crinkle cut […]

Posted in MANHATTAN, MURRAY HILL/GRAMERCY, Sarge's Deli 22 Comments »

NYC Food Guy is a pancake fan but it’s hard to find good ones. The best I’ve had in the city so far are the Banana Walnut Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter at Clinton Street Baking Company. I’d heard good things about Sarabeth’s & Good Enough to Eat so I decided to see how they […]

Posted in Good Enough to Eat, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST, Sarabeth's, UPPER WEST SIDE 18 Comments »

Finding a filling and delicious lunch in Midtown for under $10 is quite a challenge. But if you work in walking distance from Chai on 55th Street & 8th Avenue, you can now get out of the office for a Thai Lunch Special that can’t be beat. You can fill your stomach for $8 by […]

Posted in Chai Thai, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST 3 Comments »

You’re looking at Vanilla (top) & Cinnamon (bottom) Liege Wafels from the Wafels & Dinges Truck. Try to ignore the deliciousness of both the liege wafels below, because one is significantly better. Read on to find out which wafel’s better, what a liege wafel actually is plus how to maximize your cost/delicious quota with the […]

Posted in FOOD TRUCKS, MANHATTAN, Wafels & Dinges 18 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, […]

Posted in FINANCIAL DISTRICT, MANHATTAN, Water Street Gourmet 15 Comments »

Everyone always asks me for my Italian restaurant recommendation and surprisingly, I didn’t have one until I ate at Gnocco, on 10th Street between Avenues A & B. The food is delicious and affordable, the service is attentive and helpful, and the atmosphere, thanks to the backyard garden, is great for a date or dinner […]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, Gnocco, MANHATTAN 21 Comments »

What: These simple cookies are simply delicious.  A macaroon-like cookie filled with chewy almond paste and topped with crunchy pignoli (pine) nuts.  If you’re feeling bold, prepare dip the cookie in some Dulce De Leche ice cream. Unreal. Website: http://www.venierospastry.com/ Where: 342 East 11st Street off 1st Avenue NY, NY 10003 212-674-7070 Inside info: Have […]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN, Veniero's Italian Bakery 6 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 5 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: Fried egg and cheese between two slices of homemade sweet, fluffy Chalah baked daily at this vegetarian diner. It’s a great hangover helper and it’s […]

Posted in B&H Vegetarian, EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN 11 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: Decadent vanilla custard, with a consistency similar to banana pudding, sandwiched between two slices of pastry puff covered in vanilla icing. What more do I […]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN, Tuck Shop 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: The star at Hill Country’s carnivore castle is the Jalapeno Cheese pork sausage shipped from Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas. The best sausage NYC Food […]

Posted in CHELSEA, Hill Country, MANHATTAN 6 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 […]

Posted in FINANCIAL DISTRICT, FLATIRON/UNION SQUARE, Goodburger, Goodburger, Goodburger, Goodburger, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN EAST, MIDTOWN WEST 22 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: Tender, fatty roast pork stewed in its own juices then chopped and covered in lettuce, cilantro, sliced carrot and cucumber and wedged between two halves […]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN, Vanessa's Dumplings No 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 to Eat: Quesadilla Simple ($5.00) filled with salty, stringy queso oaxaca and fresh pico de gallo. Delicious even without the side of salsa verde. Best […]

Posted in La Esquina, MANHATTAN, SOHO 2 Comments »