Motorino serves up Neapolitan-style pizza in both Williamsburg & the East Village, and I had heard the Brussels Sprout pizza ($16) was the one to try. So yesterday for lunch, I split one with a friend. The Brussels Sprout is a white pizza and has fior di latte, garlic, pecorino, smoked pancetta, E.V olive oil…
Food Reviews
Kalamari Gemisto at Ovelia
For authentic Greek food with a modern flair, head to Ovelia in Astoria. My Greek friend ELeana is a regular at this restaurant, and we went there last weekend for her birthday dinner. Ovelia offers a selection of hot or cold meze, which are small plates great for sharing and for getting to try a…
Dulce de Leche Doughnut from Dough
Rated as one of the best doughnuts in the city, Dough doughnuts are plump and airy-light; a testament to their freshness and the quality of ingredients used. A sweet treat that won’t weigh you down! Located in Brooklyn, Dough also has a stall at the Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg which is where I got my…
Key Lime Filled Cupcake from Two Little Red Hens
If you haven’t tried the cupcakes from Two Little Red Hens yet, then you’re missing out on the best cupcakes in New York City. This is no exaggeration. I have eaten so many cupcakes here in the past 2 & a half years (when I first arrived in NYC I was literally eating one every…
Miso Cherry & Sprinkles Ice Cream at OddFellows
If you’re looking for ice cream that is outside the box with its flavors, go to OddFellows. Located in Williamsburg and now also the East Village, Oddfellows has created over 120 flavors in their first year of business, and serves up 12 of them each day (8 at the East Village location). Sesame Kumquat Pumpernickel,…
Grimaldi’s Pizza
After living in New York City for over 2 & a half years, it was long overdue to try the famous Grimaldi’s pizza. I put it off for so long due to the horrendous lines at the original Brooklyn location. But on a recent trip to Hoboken, New Jersey (where there was no line!) I…
Mahi Mahi, Lobster & Scallops at 44 & X Hell’s Kitchen
The other night, a friend and I were looking around Hell’s Kitchen for somewhere to have dinner and we liked the look of 44 & X so decided to investigate the menu. The dinner menu is quite extensive, with many dishes sounding good to me so it took me a little while to choose, but…
Banana Walnut Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter
For my birthday, my friend Sarah suggested we have breakfast so I chose Clinton Street Baking Company as I’d tried their pancakes a year earlier during Pancake Month & they are exactly how pancakes should be: light and fluffy, with delicious toppings. Their secret is to fold egg whites into the batter. I had the…
Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings
For a dumpling with an extra kick, try the Crab & Pork Soup Dumplings ($8) from Grand Sichuan in the East Village. The orange tops of the dumplings is crab roe, which adds a delicious sweetness to the dumplings. If you’re new to soup dumplings, be sure to use the tongs provided to grab the…
The Best Thai Food in the City
Do your taste buds a favor and head to SriPraPhai in Woodside, Queens for authentic Thai cuisine that doesn’t come with a hefty price tag. I had a recommendation from a friend to get the roasted duck salad ($11.50) and it did not disappoint. Tender duck is combined with onion, chili, ginger, lime juice, mango,…