Grilled Baby Octopus Salad

The bracing acidity, the kick of peperoncini chile flakes and the smoky char of the crispy baby octopus make this...

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...

Garganelli

Miranda is an ideal neighborhood restaurant, with excellent food, attentive service and a relaxing atmosphere. I always think it’s a...

Fried Chicken

The fried chicken at The Commodore in Williamsburg is hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever tasted. I know...

Chocolate Pudding Pie

Lately, I’ve been nostalgic for chocolate pudding pie. It must be the power of manifestation that Cynthia often speaks of...

Morir Soñando

At Reben Luncheonette, a metal citrus juicer sits in the window below a neon sign that reads MORIR SOÑANDO, both...

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...

Hashbrowns

What they call “hashbrowns” at Egg, I call a fireball of a deep-fried potato! It’s about the size of a...

Huevos Rancheros

This dish should be called “Huevos Sophisticados.” It is the cleanest, most organized huevos rancheros I have ever come across....

Chicken Biscuit

The chicken biscuit at Pies ‘N’ Thighs is rich and probably artery-clogging, as most yummy Southern foods are, but it’s...

Chive & Egg Pancake

Let’s start out by saying that the name of the dish is completely misleading. I ordered it by mistake because...