Chocolate Chip Cookie
I like chocolate chip cookies that have the perfect ratio of chocolate and cookie dough, evenly spread throughout. The chocolate...
Seasonal Menu
For a Danny Meyer restaurant inside the Whitney Museum, Untitled comes across as surprisingly down to earth, with no pretensions....
Fairway 4 Herb Bread
Sarah Black, Fairway’s Bakery Director, recently introduced the Fairway 4 Herb Bread, a wreath of bread baked with parsley, sage,...
Grilled Wild King Salmon
Why in the world, you might wonder, would one rave about a king salmon dish out of landlocked Reno, Nevada?...
Cobia, Flavors of Thailand, Charred Romaine, Peanuts (Seasonal)
Looking at this exceptionally beautiful and suggestive dish, you might think that Frank Gehry decided to start working with edible...
Oyster Slider
Leave it to The Dutch to concoct the most addictive habit of the year: oyster sliders! Breaded in cornmeal and...
Ice Cream Sandwich
The ice cream sandwiches at Bklyn Larder look just like the old school ones I ate as a child, but...
Egg Salad Sandwich
I love egg salad. Though it’s a simple dish, it’s not easy to find a really good one. But the...
Oysters
Where better to find oysters than at Grand Central Oyster Bar? It’s in the name for goodness sake! But that’s...
Rib Eye Cap
In the steak business for over a decade, Chef Danny Teng knows his beef. His signature steak at Danny and...
Korean BBQ Style Bulgogi Burger
The name of this burger at AsiaDog is slightly misleading as I was expecting it to be slices of bulgogi...
Lamb Burger
The char-grilled lamb burger is one of the most popular dishes on The Breslin’s menu. Served on a ciabatta bun...
Maison Premiere Oysters
I love oysters, especially freshly shucked raw ones, so it’s no wonder I love Maison Premiere. The atmosphere of Williamsburg’s...
Falai Amburger
Chef Iacopo Falai interprets foods with his signature touch to make each more stylish. At Caffe Falai, he’s added a...
Elsewhere Burger
The burger — on a kaiser roll with caramelized onions, 5-Spoke Tumbleweed Cheddar and french fries — is part of...
Black Bottom
City Bakery’s black bottom is my new obsession. The baked cream cheese top imparts the sweet and sour flavors of...
3-in-1 Pie
There’s something irresistible about a cream pie. Boston cream pie, chocolate cream pie, you name it — a cream pie...
Fried Chicken
The fried chicken at The Commodore in Williamsburg is hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever tasted. I know...
Broccoli Sub
The line at No. 7 Sub is perennially long, even though the team there has the sub assembly line down...
Early Bird Granola
Early Bird’s granola is wholesome and delicious, and I mean that as a compliment. Brooklyn-based Early Bird, owned by Franny’s...
Crab & Leek Tart
The Redhead’s crab and leek tart tastes even better than it sounds! A cream cheese-based tart leavened with crabmeat and...
Chocolate Pudding Pie
Lately, I’ve been nostalgic for chocolate pudding pie. It must be the power of manifestation that Cynthia often speaks of...
Chicken and Egg Sandwich
The chicken and egg sandwich at Northern Spy Food Co. requires a touch of skill to eat, but the moment...
Key Lime Pie
The key lime pie at Vinegar Hill House is possibly the most balanced and delicious I’ve ever tasted. The crust...
Florida Rock Shrimp, Hand-Cut Pasta, White Truffle Honey
This rock shrimp pasta at Get Fresh Table and Market is phenomenal! The Florida rock shrimp are fresh and springy,...
Vanilla Cupcake
The vanilla cupcake at Dessert Club, ChikaLicious brings cupcakes to new heights. While vanilla may sound, well, vanilla, pastry chef...
Cast Iron Chicken
The cast iron chicken is undoubtedly the signature dish at Vinegar Hill House. This succulent half-chicken is served in a...
Daikon Fries
One of the things I love at dim sum is daikon (turnip) cake, a cake of shredded radish and rice...
Hearty Caesar Salad
Back Forty knows how to take a perfectly satisfying classic and serve it up ten times better! The Caesar salad...
Philly Cheese Steak Dumplings
Since I wrote about my meal at Fireside and discovering their Philly Cheese Steak Dumplings, they have become one of...
Banana Cupcake
I thought cupcakes would be a passing fad, but when you think about it, they’re little cakes. And cakes don’t...
Classic potato latke, smoked salmon, sour cream and chives, scrambled eggs
Knickerbocker’s potato latke definitely brightens my Sundays. With house-cured smoked salmon, scrambled eggs and sour cream and chives, this potato...
Chocolate Chip Cookie
The chocolate chip cookie from the Petrossian Boutique is a monster of a cookie. Large, thick and about the size...
Oxtail Pie
The name oxtail pie is slightly misleading as you might be expecting something like a pot pie. But this is...
Smoked Fish Cobb Salad
The signature smoked fish Cobb salad at Petrossian is artfully prepared with the ingredients all lined in perfect rows atop...
Dandelion Greens with Celery Root, Dates, Feta and Grapefruit
I get giddy just thinking about the long list of imaginative specials that await me at Roebling Tea Room. While...
Burger Soup
The burger soup at Stand is a cross between minestrone and French onion, with meatballs thrown in. While it sounds...
Jailhouse Chili w/ Cheddar & Sour Cream
I remember growing up in Hawaii eating chili and rice, so I have a soft spot for chili. And being...
Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookie
If I were to hire a personal pastry chef, I would choose Mark Sopchak from Whimsy & Spice. Everything I’ve...
Truffles
5th Avenue Chocolatiere’s top seller is their truffle. It’s so popular in Japanese guide books that the store specifically provides...
Club Salad
The club salad may not always be on the menu at the Citicorp Houston’s, but if you ask, you shall...
Chocolate Pecan Cloud Ice Cream Sandwich
Ice cream sandwiches are summer’s cookies and Joyce Bakeshop in Prospect Heights knows how to do them right. A thick...
Couscous w/ Pea Shoots
James’ seasonal American cuisine and warm atmosphere make for a wonderfully relaxing neighborhood restaurant in Prospect Heights. The couscous with...
Cousin Leroy & Arlo's Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Momofuku Noodle Bar’s soft serve is the perfect low-maintenance dessert solution for this bustling eatery. The rotating flavors, however, reflect...
Veggie Burger
I thought I didn’t like veggie burgers because, well, I like real ones, but Stand has me talking, once again....
Maryland Crab Cakes w/ Baltimore Sauce
I’m not quite sure how I missed the crab cakes at The Grand Central Oyster Bar all these years. It’s...
Prosecco Lychee Martini
At $7, the prosecco lychee martini at Graffiti may be one of the best steals in town. It’s so good...
Three Salad Combination
During the summer I gravitate towards salads and the three-salad combo at Bonsignour is a delightful option for lunch or...
Little Cheeseburger
Click here for other Five Guys locations. Lately, I’ve been craving a certain kind of burger, the Burger Joint or Shake...
New England Clam Chowder
This is just one of many favorites of mine at Pearl. Chef Rebecca Charles’ New England clam chowder is THE...
Peanut Shake
I finally took a break from the toasted marshmallow shake at Stand and strategically chose a new flavor: peanut. Not...
Soft Shell Crab Summer Roll
The soft shell crab summer roll is a special on Café Asean’s menu that shouldn’t be missed. A great variation...
Cheese
Anne Saxelby’s selection of American farmstead cheeses in her Essex Street Market shop is just lovely. With a focus on...
Hashbrowns
What they call “hashbrowns” at Egg, I call a fireball of a deep-fried potato! It’s about the size of a...
Toasted Marshmallow Shake
Stand may be a burger joint, but it’s probably best known for it’s toasted marshmallow shake. This glass of pure...
Yellowfin Tuna Steak Sandwich
There’s something to be said about novelty. This grilled yellowfin tuna steak with red onions — also grilled — watercress,...
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crisps
Click here for more retail locations I bought a bag of Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crisps that never made it into my...
Huevos Rancheros
This dish should be called “Huevos Sophisticados.” It is the cleanest, most organized huevos rancheros I have ever come across....
Toad In A Hole
Since Flatbush Farm’s brunch menu is so simple, I had to go with the kitschiest name on the list, and...
Homemade Ginger Ale
Does Seagram’s Ginger Ale actually contain ginger? Well, it’s the first ingredient in Stand’s homemade ginger ale. At Stand, your...
Home Smoked Salmon
Houston’s home smoked salmon is truly some kind of wonderful. Served with Melba toast and homemade tartar sauce, the salmon...
Pretzel Croissant
I’m always on the lookout for the perfect croissant. It doesn’t matter whether I’m craving something savory or something sweet,...
Cauliflower & Taleggio Cheese Gratin
The cauliflower and taleggio cheese gratin may be an accompaniment on Smith’s menu, but, as far as I’m concerned, it...
Hot Chocolate
The hot chocolate at City Bakery is the standard to which New Yorkers hold this true winter craving. Since the...
Pumpkin Pancakes
With a menu that includes creamy hummus, gooey chocolate cake, and insanely generous breakfast specials, it’s no wonder Café Orlin...
Orange Cream Soda
I love The Tasting Room for all its homemade goodies. From ketchup and mustard, to salts, jams and even sodas,...
Hot Dog Nuggets
Click here for nationwide locations through their restaurant locator Nathan’s is famous not only for its hot dogs, but also the...
Pumpkin Brownies
I’m revisiting an old craving but this time with a recipe since it’s pumpkin season, which means it’s pumpkin brownie...
Quiche
Joyce Bakeshop’s savory quiches are fantastic! They are super moist and fluffy — almost like an egg custard — unlike...
Chicken Biscuit
The chicken biscuit at Pies ‘N’ Thighs is rich and probably artery-clogging, as most yummy Southern foods are, but it’s...
Peperoncino Spaghetti, bottarga di muggine, dried bonito, shrimp oil and pepper cress
As you are well aware by now, I am a bottarga (dried and pressed fish roe) fiend, and I love...
Tea Sweets
Amai Tea Sweets are my latest sweet addiction — which doesn’t happen often, as I don’t have a sweet tooth....
Piglets in Puff Pastry Blankets
I must be a glutton for punishment because, despite the consistently rude and unprofessional staff at this chichi gourmet take-out,...
Chèvre Cheesecake Croquette
Pichet Ong’s chèvre cheesecake croquette is really quite adorable. I love the name and the concept. It’s not really a...
Mini Bagels
Once a week, I’ll pick up a toasted mini sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese and a slice of tomato...
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are one of my major weaknesses. If they are on the menu, I will order them. The deviled...
Orecchiette Pork Ragu
Once you try Employees Only’s orecchiette pork ragu, you won’t be able to stop thinking about it. This heavenly ragu...
Roasted Garlic Gnocchi
The roasted garlic gnocchi with wild mushrooms, sage and crispy sweetbreads at the Bar Room at The Modern is simply...
Gotham Salad
Goodman’s Café, hidden in a corner of Bergdorf Goodman’s beauty department, is definitely a ladies who lunch (and shop) spot....
Bread Pudding Sundaes
BRB offers two bread pudding sundaes: banana walnut bread pudding with banana caramel sauce and chocolate chip bread pudding with...
Butterfly Roll
It’s called a butterfly roll because this pastry is shaped like a butterfly, with four rolls of dough, laced with...
Tongue & Egg Sandwich
Small rectangular slices of pickled and braised beef tongue with hard-boiled egg, whole-grain mustard, mayo, sweet pickled onions, spicy pickled...
Bacon American Cheeseburger
The yummy burgers at Broome Street Bar are served on pitas instead of buns. The beef patty is tasty and...
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Mutsu Apples, Crème Fraiche & Pistachio Nuts
I know most people’s reaction to Brussels sprouts is to cringe, but I honestly have always liked this bulbous green...
Fried Pickles
For all you pickle lovers out there, here’s a real treat: pickles rolled in Cajun spices, deep fried and accompanied...
Macaroni & Cheese
No two mac ‘n cheeses are truly alike. E.A.T.‘s version uses penne, two types of cheeses (Swiss and Parmesan) and...
Grilled Cheddar Toasts
Cheddar toast should be easy, as it’s just cheese and bread. But you have to have the right type of...
Chicken Soup w/ Herb Dumplings
Chicken soup as it should be. The broth is a pure but strong consommé, and the chicken is cooked to...
Iced Matcha Latte
Of all places, I would not have expected The Modern to have the perfect iced matcha latte. This is my...
Vanilla Almond Cupcake
In the city of cupcakes, this one stands out as elegant and understated. It’s not relying on fancy icing or...
Steak & Eggs
Prune’s steak and eggs is my absolute favorite and the standard by which I judge all steak and eggs. I’ve...
BLT (w/ avocado)
Click here for other Lenny’s locations A friend recently told me, “A BLT is just one of those things that you...
Potato Pizza
I call this “potato pizza.” Using baguette as the pizza base, slices of Red Bliss potato top the pizza with...
Cheeseburger (w/ the works)
You’d never expect to find a burger joint tucked in a corner inside Le Parker Meridien Hotel in midtown, but...
Bistro Burger
The Bistro Burger is a bacon cheeseburger and one of the best in the City. Whether it’s noon or 4...
Beef Marrow
Some people think marrow is disgusting. I don’t understand those people. The beef marrow at BRB is great. Three big...
Mac & Cheese
The mac & cheese at Westville is on the runnier side, and the focus is less on cheese than on...
Salad Bar
The salad bar at City Bakery is on the pricier side at $12/lb. but really worth it. You’ll always find...
Avocado Sandwich
The avocado sandwich is the special sandwich on Thursdays at Olive’s. This is another one of those seemingly simple dishes...
Oysters (raw bar)
While I don’t think Aquagrill is the best seafood restaurant in town, it does have the best oysters. I always...
Lobster Roll
Pearl’s lobster roll is the standard to which I hold all lobster rolls. Served in a hot dog bun, the...
Fish Tacos
Mooncake’s menu is a fusion of Asian and Western foods. The fish tacos are more like Peking duck, substituting the...
