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Gazala Place Review
It’s hot. You are hungry. You are poor. ANYWAY…As you and Stephanie walk through Hells Kitchen, she pulls you into this restaurant: And she says-”omg i have eaten here before! We MUST go in...
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Shalezeh, or Why I Can Still be Prom Queen
A Michelin Star is a big deal in my book. It is the gold standard, the highest peak, the zenith of a restaurant’s career… It is like winning Prom Queen. Something that definitely never happened to me....
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Mario’s Bakery, Fall River – A Middle Eastern Vacation
Just so there is no confusion out there…naming this road trip, the Quahog Chronicles, has way more to do with WHERE to road trip is (Up the coast of Southern New England) than WHAT we ate. Sure, we ate...
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Tuscan Hummus
Contrary to popular belief, the great equalizer isn’t education. It’s hummus. Have vegetarian friends? They can eat hummus. Same goes for people who can’t eat dairy, wheat, or nuts. It doesn’t cost a...
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Taboonette – The Homeland of Middleterranean Food
I’m gonna cut to the chase: Taboonette is the best cheap lunch in the city. This tiny storefront in the Union Square area specializes in Middleterranean food, that mish mash of all things Middle...
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Halloumi Watermelon Salad Pitas
Don’t you love something that can fry on its own without any breading? That’s where halloumi comes in! This Mediterranean sheep’s milk cheese is firm, with a salty feta-like taste and a texture like...
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Taim – How Have I Not Tried This Amazing Falafel Before Now!?
Ugh…this is just like that humiliating Shake Shack experience. Why did it take me so long to get to Taim?! I love falafel. I love casual places. I love to eat…why didn’t I go here sooner?! Just like...
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Bites and Sips Around the City
There is just one burning question every New Yorker needs to know (now that we know that Dan was Gossip Girl): What are the tastiest snacks, bites, and drinks around town, and where can you get them?...
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Aroma Espresso Bar – The Delight of a Boreka Surprise
On a weekend, there are a few breakfasts I enjoy. I love a long, leisurely brunch with plenty of booze and luxurious food. I love a greasy spoon dive with just a couple of eggs and an Advil to ward off...
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Sesame Eggplant Dip
I just love summer vegetables. They seem juicier and more vibrant. They take less time to cook than winter squashes and I never tire of inventing new recipes for them. This eggplant dip is perhaps...
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Forgoing the Bread at Olympic Pita
One of the first blogs I ever read was Midtown Lunch. Back then, it just covered midtown and it was only in NYC – not this uber famous, national publication that it is now. It was just one guy – Zach...
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Texas de Brazil and Maoz – My Favorite Salad Bars!
Really quickly: 2 different restaurants that I am loving: 1. Maoz This casual, counter service import from Amsterdam has some killer French Fries, well spiced shawarma, and the make-your-own falafel...
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MacDougal Street’s Greatest Hits – Mamoun’s and Artichoke Basille’s
You may, someday in the future, find yourself in Greenwich Village, near MacDougal Street. You may be wearing a shirt that says “The Peach Pit” and carrying your backpack. And yet , you are not 19. But...
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Delivery Diaries: Hummus Place
It’s time for another edition of Delivery Diaries. This time, it is a simple lunch special for one from Hummus Place. For $10, I got a fresh, tasty, wholesome falafel sandwich and some slightly less...
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