Boss just okayed my trip to NYC. I'll have to set aside time to network and work remotely, but I'll take it! I'd love recommendations on what to eat!
@SuzanEraslan nope!!! Give me all the noms, don't hold back!
@tats Pastrami ruben sandwiches at Katz's; smoked white fish salad on a bagel at Zabar's; Ukrainian comfort food (pierogis and borscht specifically) at Veselka; durian ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory; fried chicken and eggnog waffles at Melba's; soup dumplings, lion's head meatballs, and black pepper crispy skin duck at Joe's Shanghai; donuts from Dunwell (they're vegan, but you'd never know it); pizza at Franny's; fried fish at LoLo's Seafood Shack
@tats And that's all I can think of off of the top of my head, but I am sure more will come to me.
@SuzanEraslan *scribbles frantically* aaa thank you!
@SuzanEraslan (I was going to list the food I really wanted to eat off your list, then realized I was basically retooting you)
@tats Yaaay!!! But really, which ones in particular? 😁 (Oh, I also just remembered another one: the frogs legs at La Grenouille are amazing, unlike any I've had anywhere else-- a huge plate full of tiny legs, with super tender meat, swimming in butter and a touch of garlic. The cheese soufflé is also good, if you have a guest with you.)
@SuzanEraslan Oh, that sounds amazing! My partner and I like French food for date night (cheesy, I know, but we didn't plan it- X-Men/superhero movies also figure prominently,) so this is perfect.
@SuzanEraslan I'm already craving the smoked white fish you mentioned! We don't have a lot of Jewish food around here that I know of, but I love local smoked fish, so this is top of my list! I also really like chicken and waffles, because um chicken and waffles. And black pepper crispy skin duck. And donuts that I will pretend are good for me. And (CONFESSION OF THE DAY) I don't really like pizza, but I'm willing to try this one! Also the fried fish because I want to see how this is different.
@tats I pretty much have to eat a Joya in Brooklyn every NYC trip I take.
@tats What kinds of things do you like, or not have at home? As a local I'm happy to make some recos.
@morganth hmm. I'm from the Philippines, and live in Singapore now, so I have Asian food all day errday. I'll be staying at the Lower East Side and Bed-Stuy if that helps? I'd rather go to your favorite small (and preferably cheap - I'm on a budget!) places rather than anywhere really trendy.
@morganth hmm. I'm from the Philippines, and live in Singapore now, so I have Asian food all day errday. I'll be staying at the Lower East Side and Bed-Stuy if that helps? I'd rather go to your favorite small (and preferably cheap - I'm on a budget!) places rather than anywhere really trendy.
@tats Then you won't be far from my favorite Macaroni and Cheese place, S'Mac! They're one of those places that just do the one thing, but do it perfectly. And it's not too pricey.
@morganth Mac and cheese :heart_eyes: Going on the list!
Korilla also sounds awesome. It is like everything I love, without all the mess and smoke. Thank you!!!
@tats Hope you enjoy them!
@tats Oh, and it's part-Asian, but Korilla BBQ is also in the East Village and is a must. It's Korean-Mexican fusion. Got its start as a food truck and was successful enough to open a storefront.
@tats personally there's no beating the guys with falafel carts, pretty much any close to subway stations are good (avoid the ones by tourist sites, they're overpriced and lower quality). some of my favs were VLife in Chelsea for great vegan fast food, Meatball Shop all over for hearty options, Ayurveda Cafe in Upper West Side for great Indian flavors.
@mzxio ugh that all sounds amazing. Meatballs!!!
@tats OMG!!! I am so excited to get to make recommendations. Do you have any dietary restrictions?