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Jonny’s Panini

Jonny Giordiani might be the friendliest sandwich shop owner in NYC. Upon entering for the first time his infectious smile and vivacious personality make you feel like you’re already a regular.ย  But he’s also one of the most passionate about his craft. While many paninis are pre-made sandwiches with cost […]

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Machiavelli

I have trouble getting excited about most Italian restaurants in this town. Sure, I love a good ravioli or chicken marsala as much as anyone. But a lot of times the menu and decor feel dated. And it doesn’t help that the crowd often looks like they came for the […]

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Pumpkinpalooza 2016: Best Pumpkin Craft Beers

  Temperatures are dropping. Leaves are changing. Daylight is disappearing. It can only mean one thing: Pumpkin Season is here. For the next month, everything from lattes to beer to ice cream is getting spiced up – pumpkin style. Three years ago some friends and I decided to organize an […]

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Los Mariscos

Long time readers of the blog know I consider tacos to be up there with fruits, vegetables and pizza as the essential blocks of the food pyramid. You may also know that the aptly named Los Tacos No.1 in Chelsea Market is in fact my No.1 taco spot in Manhattan. […]

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Kokum

If you’ve ever traveled to India or even the UK, you know that most of NYC’s Indian restaurants leave a lot to be desired. Much like with Chinese food, we’re typically served a mediocre bastardization of the cuisine that’s been “modified for American palates.” The result is a lot of […]