Darwin "Dweez" G.'s Profile
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24th Street & Broadway
New York, NY 10003
New York, NY 10003
Calexico
Categories:
Food Stands,
Mexican
Neighborhood: Flatiron
One of the best street tacos you can get in New York. The Pollo Asado Taco was $3 and was packed with grilled chicken. It comes with a lime and a very healthy topping of guacamole. Great portions, cheap, I hope to try more of their options.
261 Moore St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 417-1118
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 417-1118
Roberta's
Categories:
Pizza,
American (New)
Neighborhoods: East Williamsburg, Bushwick
I had this at Madison Square Eats and even in that setting, it was unbelievable. I usually like my pizza with with sauce, but the Specken Wolf with its mushroom, onions, speck (a lot like bacon with how the oven crisps it up).
As a neapolitan lover, this has to be one of my favorites in New York.
As a neapolitan lover, this has to be one of my favorites in New York.
940 Flushing Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 418-6347
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 418-6347
Arancini Bros.
Category:
Italian
Neighborhood: Bushwick
I had the Norma arancini at Madison Square Eats. $4, it's a bit pricey for an appetizer bite, but boy is it delicious. It was filled with large grains of rice, cheese, herbs, and eggplant, all surrounding by a fried bread crust. Definitely try this.
168 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002
(646) 657-0730
New York, NY 10002
(646) 657-0730
La Montanara
Category:
Pizza
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
I've told because about "fried" pizza and they give me a frown. Hell, you're eating pizza, stop being calorie conscious. If anything, there's less bread in this dough in this pizza so it probably isn't that bad at all compared to regular pizza.
The pizza is well priced for a quality Neopolitan pie that's gently fried and the crust is a mix of pizza crust and fried zeppole. While the portions might have satisfy a drunken night in LES, definitely try out fried pizza if you've never had it.
The pizza is well priced for a quality Neopolitan pie that's gently fried and the crust is a mix of pizza crust and fried zeppole. While the portions might have satisfy a drunken night in LES, definitely try out fried pizza if you've never had it.
Cheap and some of the best Turkish I've had in New York.
The lentil soup is much better than American versions I've had, which is usually a boring brown color with little flavor. This was a vibrant color and loaded with mint to give another dimension to the lentils.
The baba ganoush was zesty and fresh, which came along with out of the oven soft sesame bread.
I really suggest their incredible lahmachun or "Turkish pizza." This version has a really light thin crust. It's covered with minced meat and comes with tomato and lettuce to wrap it all up. I highly suggest it. Extremely cheap too at $6 for two pieces (minimum order is 2).
Finally, the pide was decent. My friend got one with a really flavorful sausage and cheese. In the end, it tasted a lot like a pepperoni or chicken roll from an Italian spot, so that wasn't exciting for me.
The lentil soup is much better than American versions I've had, which is usually a boring brown color with little flavor. This was a vibrant color and loaded with mint to give another dimension to the lentils.
The baba ganoush was zesty and fresh, which came along with out of the oven soft sesame bread.
I really suggest their incredible lahmachun or "Turkish pizza." This version has a really light thin crust. It's covered with minced meat and comes with tomato and lettuce to wrap it all up. I highly suggest it. Extremely cheap too at $6 for two pieces (minimum order is 2).
Finally, the pide was decent. My friend got one with a really flavorful sausage and cheese. In the end, it tasted a lot like a pepperoni or chicken roll from an Italian spot, so that wasn't exciting for me.
I went after Chow did a report on this place and I realized it was close by. I was curious to try some Southern Indian cuisine. While the food was good, it was a bit pricey. Their delicious shrimp curry came at $16 for only 6 decently size shrimp. The duck dish had a really good spice rub.
However, the cheaper dishes were the spicy chicken chunks from the Chicken 65 and the Garlic Herb naan were quite good. I would go for those.
However, the cheaper dishes were the spicy chicken chunks from the Chicken 65 and the Garlic Herb naan were quite good. I would go for those.
131 Rivington St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 260-4555
New York, NY 10002
(212) 260-4555
Schiller's Liquor Bar
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional),
Bars
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
I have always walked by the cool white exterior and finally I recently went in. Inside are white tiles, walls lined with bottles, and really old fashioned feeling restroom. From those who have brought you Balthazar and Pastis, this is a great place to feel classy and Parisian for a night. It's nothing too pretentious. Just grab a table with some friends for their cocktail or a bottle of wine, which is sold from Cheap, Decent, to Good.
Share a bottle with a few friends, transport yourself to Europe for a second, and enjoy the gorgeous women walking in and out.
Share a bottle with a few friends, transport yourself to Europe for a second, and enjoy the gorgeous women walking in and out.
49-10 Skillman Ave
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 651-2558
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 651-2558
The Brogue
Category:
Pubs
Neighborhood: Woodside
A nice local pub. Decent beer selection, looks like they have a great Scotch collection. Most importantly, we had a sweet bartender who actually had an Irish brogue.
129 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-7774
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-7774
The Atlantic ChipShop
Categories:
Specialty Food,
British
Neighborhoods: Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill
The best chip shop I've found so far in New York. For $12, you get an entire huge fried cod filet over a bed of fries. You will get massively stuffed, the portions are ridiculous. The batter is very light and thin, so that somewhat depends on one's preference. The fish was so flaky and moist. Be sure to throw on tons of vinegar, including for the fries.
People really suggested the fried mac n' cheese and as amazing as it sounds, it's pretty mediocre. The mac n' cheese inside isn't very flavorful and the pasta is a bit mushy. The crust is quite interesting, but that's about it.
Grab a beer with your meal while you're surrounded with British decorations.
People really suggested the fried mac n' cheese and as amazing as it sounds, it's pretty mediocre. The mac n' cheese inside isn't very flavorful and the pasta is a bit mushy. The crust is quite interesting, but that's about it.
Grab a beer with your meal while you're surrounded with British decorations.
23 Grand St
New York, NY 10013
(212) 201-9119
New York, NY 10013
(212) 201-9119
Rum In The Sun @ David Burke Garden and Treehouse
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighborhood: South Village
Easily one of the best events I have been to. It was a gorgeous spring day for an outdoor cocktail party. The mixologists had their professional attire and served such delicious rum drinks.
The lobster spring rolls, short rib dumplings, and Burke's famous lollipops were all spectacular bites. The staff was attentive and constantly serving or taking empty cups, even though the crowd had packed the place pretty tightly.
Mr. David Burke even made a personal appearance for the opening of this new spot. As a foodie, spotting the celebrity chef had me awestruck. So thank you Mr. Burke and Jane K. for the great experience.
The lobster spring rolls, short rib dumplings, and Burke's famous lollipops were all spectacular bites. The staff was attentive and constantly serving or taking empty cups, even though the crowd had packed the place pretty tightly.
Mr. David Burke even made a personal appearance for the opening of this new spot. As a foodie, spotting the celebrity chef had me awestruck. So thank you Mr. Burke and Jane K. for the great experience.
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
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My HometownGreat Neck, NY
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My First ConcertPixies, LCD Soundsystem, Interpol. Spoiled me.
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