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...
Chips and Salsa
Good chips and salsa are usually a good omen for the meal to come, but they also make for the...
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...
The Greek Gods Fig Yogurt
Click here for more retail locations What was once a valuable medicine for the Romans is now my favorite after-dinner treat....
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,...
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...
Pizza Cavolfiore (cauliflower pizza)
Grandaisy Bakery has delicious pizzas whose recipes date back to the original Sullivan Street Bakery. Though the once-owners of a...
Quiche
Joyce Bakeshop’s savory quiches are fantastic! They are super moist and fluffy — almost like an egg custard — unlike...
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,...
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are one of my major weaknesses. If they are on the menu, I will order them. The deviled...
Goya Chips (bitter melon tempura)
Goya chips are Torys’s (and Yakitori Totto’s) inventive version of chips using the healthy and uncommon vegetable, bitter melon. They...
Polourie (Tamarind Ball)
This tiny Trinidadian restaurant has the most amazing deal in town. The polourie, deep-fried curry flavored dough balls with tamarind...
Vegetable Patty
This vegetable patty consists of a cabbage-based filling mixed with carrots, peas and corn. The filling is moist and tender,...
Fried Pickles
For all you pickle lovers out there, here’s a real treat: pickles rolled in Cajun spices, deep fried and accompanied...
Peanuts
More store locations Online store Balducci’s (formerly Hay Day Country Market) peanuts are definitely superior peanuts. Each nut is large, healthy...
