Double Sesame Panna Cotta

I love panna cotta — and all other cream-based desserts for that matter — and I love sesame, so Num...

Purple Joe (Eggplant, Egg and Hummus on Pita)

I’m stuck on Pita Joe's purple Joe, a simple sandwich of grilled eggplant, sliced hard boiled egg and hummus on...

Vada Pao (Indian potato slider)

Aamchi Pao serves Mumbai street food: pao, kathi roll and stuffed paratha. While I like kathi rolls and parathas, the...

New-Style Turkish Vegetable Salad

Chef Harrison Mosher of Alta has just returned from a trip to Turkey, one of the Cheng Sisters’ favorite countries!...

Uni Tempura

Whether it’s the uni yuba cocktail or the uni and white shrimp roll, we already know that they have a...

Sushi (omakase)

Since it opened in New York in 2007, I have hailed Soto as my favorite sushi restaurant in town. Not...

Raspberry Cupcake (muffin)

While Thé Adoré’s “cupcakes” are really muffins — as there’s no frosting on top — I can see why...

Shio Ramen

Thanks to Ramen Setagaya, I have finally come to appreciate shio ramen . Shio, Japanese for salt, is a...

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...

Dosa

Even before reading last month’s Financial Times article on Thiru Kumar’s dosa cart in Washington Square Park, I’d been meaning...

Pistachio Baklava Bar

The pistachio baklava bar at Pita Joe is an exceptionally good option for dessert or snack. Crushed pistachio, shreds of...

Tomato and Habanero Salsa

The warm, spicy tomato and habanero salsa comes with tortilla chips at Mexicana Mama Centro. When I sent my guacamole...

Burger Soup

The burger soup at Stand is a cross between minestrone and French onion, with meatballs thrown in. While it sounds...

Veggie Burger

I thought I didn’t like veggie burgers because, well, I like real ones, but Stand has me talking, once again....

Little Cheeseburger

Click here for other Five Guys locations. Lately, I’ve been craving a certain kind of burger, the Burger Joint or Shake...

Peanut Shake

I finally took a break from the toasted marshmallow shake at Stand and strategically chose a new flavor: peanut. Not...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Spaghetti con Bottarga (spaghetti w/ bottarga di tonno, parsley & pepperoncini)

Cured and pressed fish roe, or bottarga, is well-known in Greece, and on a recent trip there I enjoyed it...

Mini Bagels

Once a week, I’ll pick up a toasted mini sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese and a slice of tomato...

Vermicelli Alla Carbonara

Lupa’s carbonara is a classic craving for many New Yorkers, including myself. It’s simple and traditional: al dente vermicelli, crunchy...

Bulgogibap

Do Sirak’s Korean food is not entirely authentic but it’s clean, pleasant and uses fresh ingredients. The bulgogibap, which is...

Mini Boiled Egg Sandwich

This dainty little breakfast sandwich is so Thé Adoré and so Japanese. Slices of boiled egg, tomato and cucumber adorn...

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...

Café Latte

Even for a non-coffee drinker like myself, it’s hard not to appreciate and love the coffee at Joe. With downright...

Tagliatelle al Ragu

One of my favorite low-key, good fare, neighborhood joints, Piadina, serves a consistently good tagliatelle al ragu. I can’t think...

Linguine w/ Clams, Pancetta & Hot Chilies

After having this linguine, I craved it for four weeks straight. While it seems like a rather straightforward pasta —...

Kati Roll

Kati rolls can be described as griddled paratha wraps with a variety of fillings like chicken or beef tikka, but...

Gelato

Otto’s gelato is so yummy, I smile when I think about it. The olive oil gelato is a must, and...