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Monday, February 9, 2015

Curry-Ya's Baked Curry is a Crazy Cheesy Casserole of Deliciousness!

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So how do you improve upon the traditional katsu or hamburg Japanese curries? Just add cheese to it! The dish is reminiscent of a French Oni...
Friday, September 26, 2014

Not Your Usual Brunch Spot...at House of Small Wonder in Williamsburg!

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I was looking for a unique brunch spot in the Williamsburg area since my fiancee and I were out there early this summer to see Chvrches play...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Lansheng for some GOOD Szechuan Food in New Jersey!

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After a somewhat disappointing meal at Han Dynasty in the East Village a few months ago; the food was pretty good, just surprisingly not spi...
Monday, September 15, 2014

Turco by Hell's Kitchen for Cheap and Delicious Mediterranean Fare

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If you find your self stranded near Port Authority needing to grab a bite and wanting to avoid the usual overpriced Times Square tourist spo...
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

A Mixed Bag at Talde in Park Slope, by Top Chef Alum Dale Talde

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I had been curious about checking out Talde and upon recommendation by a friend after an awesome S t Vincent show in Prospect Park, my fia...
Monday, August 25, 2014

The Bacon, Egg, and Tomato Arrabiata Ramen at Totto Ramen 51: Go Get It Now!

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I finally was able to try Totto Ramen's second location and if their B.E.T. Arrabiata Ramen is any indication of how good their other bo...
Monday, July 21, 2014

Green Curry Ramen From Bassanova in Chinatown!

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It's kind of an anomaly to see a hipster-ish ramen spot open right up on Mott St in Chinatown, so I was curious to try this spot out.  H...
Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Union Plaza Diner in Union NJ for Hearty, No-Frills Diner Fare

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Along with Tops Diner in Harrison, Union Plaza is one of my favorite diners in NJ.  I used to live and work closer to the diner and have ea...
Monday, June 23, 2014

Get Your Polish Gastropub Fix... At Kristophe in Williamsburg

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Polish food is one of my favorite comfort foods.  My favorite Polish spot in Brooklyn is the delicious and super reasonably priced (we'r...
Saturday, June 14, 2014

Big Apple BBQ 2014 Rundown...The Good, The Bad, and The Lines!

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Last weekend was my first time heading to Big Apple BBQ after passing up the event for a number of years now.  But since my bro already did...
Friday, June 13, 2014

Ivan Ramen in the Lower East Side...Worth the Higher Prices?

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I've been eating ramen on a fairly regular basis these days, and Ivan Ramen has been on my radar since they opened up in the Lower East...
Monday, May 26, 2014

Great burgers and Even Better Happy Hour at Zinburger in Clifton, NJ

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I can be skeptical of chain restaurants, but was nicely surprised when I tried Zinburger . For me the mark of a good burger is how it stands...
Monday, April 28, 2014

Damn Good Lamb Burger at Rustic L.E.S. in the Lower East Side.

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I'm in the Lower East Side often for shows and this tiny restaurant is way too easy to miss since it's on the outskirts of the area ...
Monday, April 21, 2014

Mighty Quinn's...Great BBQ Makes Its Way to Clifton NJ!

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From their humble beginnings at a small stand at Brooklyn's Smorgasburg , Mighty Quinn's opened a brick and mortar restaurant right...
Monday, April 14, 2014

A Great Meal at Empire Diner, Amanda Freitag's New Restaurant

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Growing up in NJ, diners are still a go-to spot for me for a quick casual meal. I'm also a big fan of the show Chopped on Food Network a...
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