In this “burger obssessed age“, where beef on a bun is the restaurant industry’s lone recession-proof dish, NYC Food Guy is here to shed some light on three burgers that are a break from the normal fare.  One’s both beauty and beast, one’s from Down Under and the last is just a heart-stopper.  Read on […]

Posted in Del Frisco's, EAST VILLAGE, Great Jones Cafe, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST, Ruby's, SOHO 18 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 find the city’s […]

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 74 Comments »

Decisions, decisions. Sometimes you make a risky breakfast decision and it turns out to be the best choice you’ve made all day. And decisions are central to the Shopsins’ experience where both sides of the single page paper menu (pdf) are jam-packed with well over 100 unique options. So study up because seating is sparse […]

Posted in LOWER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN, Shopsin's General Store 24 Comments »

Cheese steaks may be native to Philadelphia, but in New York it doesn’t matter where a food originates, we think we’ve got the best.  And if something deserves that title, NYC Food Guy is going to find it.  Back in April, I called Shorty’s cheese steak the best I’ve had in NYC, and other than […]

Posted in 99 Miles to Philly, EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN 20 Comments »

NYC 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 seem to […]

Posted in Afghan Kebab House #1, Luigi's Pizzeria, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST 16 Comments »

What tortillas are to Mexican food, arepas are to Venezuelan. Arepas are fried, but not greasy, corn pancakes. They’re crisp on the outside, airy on the inside and when sliced open, they can be stuffed with meats, cheeses and vegetables. Caracas Arepas Bar, on 7th St. near 1st Avenue, offers 14 varieties of arepa in […]

Posted in Caracas Arepas, EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN 25 Comments »

NYC Food Guy likes steak. Unfortunately, steak doesn’t fall within the Food Guy’s budgetary constraints — until today. Enter Angelo & Maxie’s $20.99 Lunch Special, served Monday through Saturday, 11:30AM to 3PM, and comprised of three courses: 1) Soup of the day or Caesar/House Salad 2) 11 oz. NY Strip, 8 oz. Filet or Filet […]

Posted in Angelo & Maxie's, MANHATTAN, MURRAY HILL/GRAMERCY 6 Comments »

Food is love. And the only thing better than finding someone who shares that philosophy is finding someone who has that philosophy in mind when cooking food. PMS Kookie Company, aka This Chick Bakes, embodies all that is right with food; two people who put their heart and soul into creating delicious desserts. Why do […]

Posted in DESSERT BY DELIVERY, MANHATTAN, This Chick Bakes 8 Comments »

Sometimes you just feel like shaking it up. And sometimes you feel like it would be a bit redundant to post another rosy review of Five Guys Burgers. Whatever your motivation is, the next time you’re at Five Guys you too should get a bacon cheese dog. Add some jalapenos, since all toppings after crispy […]

Posted in Five Guys Burgers & Fries, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST, Uncategorized 34 Comments »

One of New York City’s ongoing arguments is the question of what constitutes a great taco. Can we all put our differences aside and simply focus on what’s delicious? Well NYC Food Guy can and I’m here to tell you that the tacos at Pinche Taqueria are tasty wherever you’re from. And if it’s any […]

Posted in MANHATTAN, Pinche Taqueria, SOHO 40 Comments »

There’s been a lot of love for Spanish tapas lately but did you ever wonder where you could buy all those delicious meats, cheeses and desserts and have tapas at home? The answer is Despana, a Spanish specialty food shop in SoHo on Broome Street between Cleveland Place and Lafayette Street. Walking through the store […]

Posted in Despana, MANHATTAN, SOHO 56 Comments »

These are some damn good cookies. Petrossian, the company known for importing Russian caviar, also operates a Cafe/Bakery on 7th Avenue between 57th & 58th Street where they sell three varieties of fresh-baked cookies: Chocolate chip pecan ($3), Double chocolate walnut ($3), and Oatmeal raisin with walnut ($2). Each cookie is delicious, but collectively they […]

Posted in MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN WEST, Petrossian Boutique & Cafe 31 Comments »

When is the last time you ate pizza that made you say “Wow, this is really good?” For the NYC Food Guy, this happened a few weeks back at L’asso on the corner of Mott Street & Kenmare Street.  “The Ace” in Italian, L’asso features wood-fired brick oven pies which strike the perfect balance between […]

Posted in L'asso Pizzeria, MANHATTAN, SOHO 53 Comments »

Since moving to the East Village, my eating to do list has grown immensely, but one place that has been on it for a while is S’Mac, on 12th street between 1st & 2nd Avenue. Sarita’s Macaroni & Cheese offers 12 standard varieties in addition to the option of creating your own. All are served […]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN, S'Mac 33 Comments »

The 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. The fatty, […]

Posted in EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN, Porchetta 28 Comments »