Alici Pizza

One might argue, as my son did, that this is not really pizza at all, but more like bruschetta. There’s...

Turnip Cake

Turnip cake, a quintessential Chinese dim sum dish, is made of shredded Chinese radish (daikon) and rice flour, sliced then...

Lamb Vindaloo

The lamb vindaloo at Brick Lane Curry House Too could be your next bad habit. It’s not just the spiciness...

Stampot Soup

I was nursing a cold last week and couldn’t have found a better remedy than the stampot soup at Vandaag....

3-in-1 Pie

There’s something irresistible about a cream pie. Boston cream pie, chocolate cream pie, you name it — a cream pie...

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...

Pork Chop & Fried Egg Sandwich (Banh Mi)

The pork chop and fried egg banh mi at Baoguette is spectacularly tasty, extremely copious and inexpensive. The grilled pork...

Vanilla Cupcake

The vanilla cupcake at Dessert Club, ChikaLicious brings cupcakes to new heights. While vanilla may sound, well, vanilla, pastry chef...

Daikon Fries

One of the things I love at dim sum is daikon (turnip) cake, a cake of shredded radish and rice...

Sabih

Lately, my favorite place to order lunch is the tiny sandwich shop, Bite. They have big salads with flawless organic...

Banana Cupcake

I thought cupcakes would be a passing fad, but when you think about it, they’re little cakes. And cakes don’t...

Gujeolpan

Gujeaolpan is a Korean royal platter consisting of nine items. In the center of the platter is a stack of...

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...

Noodle Salad (freshly made noodles & greens w/ grapefruit dressing)

The Japanese are good at creating salad noodles for summertime. It makes sense. It’s hot out, you want to have...

Prosecco Lychee Martini

At $7, the prosecco lychee martini at Graffiti may be one of the best steals in town. It’s so good...

Lunch Box

The Korean lunch boxes at Sura are a great deal. I’m a beef fan, so I usually go for the...

Pumpkin Pancakes

With a menu that includes creamy hummus, gooey chocolate cake, and insanely generous breakfast specials, it’s no wonder Café Orlin...

Custard Bao

Bao means buns in Chinese, and these custard bao from Chinatown Brasserie are not only the perfect dessert, but also...

Uni Ikura Soba

Fall (specifically October and November) is prime soba season! This is when “new” soba — fresh soba noodles made from...

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...

Panna Cotta all’Aceto Balsamico

Il Buco’s panna cotta — “cooked cream” — drizzled with 10-year aged balsamic vinegar is outstanding! The panna cotta is...

Gnocchi

The pastas at Cacio e Pepe are always gratifyingly tasty, but the homemade gnocchi is truly exceptional as these potato...

Halloumi Eggs, poached, with roasted halloumi cheese, olives, salad and za'atar pita

The Halloumi eggs at Café Mogador make the ideal brunch! Tired of eggs benedict and omelets? Two poached eggs are...

Freshly Made Fish Cakes w/ homemade tartar sauce

Instead of Asian fish cakes that are usually fried pieces of sliced fish paste, Orhan Yegen’s latest seafood restaurant, Sea...

Spaghettini Pomodoro

Bianca’s homemade spaghettini is an egg noodle that twists and curls naturally and has a great texture and a nice...

Cocada (Coconut Milkshake w/ Shredded Coconut & A Touch of Cinnamon)

This coconut shake with shredded coconut is such a nice refreshing drink. It’s not too sweet and not too thick,...

Groovy

The bartender grinds shiso leaves using a mortar and pestle, to release a powerful aroma, then adds vodka and yuzu...

Daikon Salad

Sobakoh takes its food seriously and treats the presentation and preparation of each ingredient respectfully. The daikon salad uses long,...

Steak & Eggs

Prune’s steak and eggs is my absolute favorite and the standard by which I judge all steak and eggs. I’ve...

Ramen (toroniku)

Did I mention I love fat? As a little girl, I preferred fat to lean meat. I liked the taste,...

Marinara Pizza

With only four selections of pizza on the menu (marinara, bianca, margherita and filetti) and open only four days a...

Bloody Mary

Prune specializes in Bloody Marys with a list of over 11 varieties for brunch on the weekends. From the classic...

Mac & Cheese

The mac & cheese at Westville is on the runnier side, and the focus is less on cheese than on...

Curry Pan

“Pan” in Japanese means “bread,” taken from the French word for bread. Curry pan is a staple in Japanese bakeries....

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