NYC Food Greatest Hits

My time as a New Yorker has (temporarily) come to an end. My investigation into the world of Charlottesville eats is already underway, but nothing can compare to the varied world of New York City food. Many people have asked me what my favorite eateries are for different neighborhoods, types of cuisine, or even favorite dishes I encountered over the past five years. Below is a comprehensive but non-exhaustive list of some of my all-timers:

Best BBQ: Dinosaur BBQ

Best soul food: Amy Ruth’s (fried chicken and waffles)

Best fancy Italian: Scarpetta

Best mediteranean: Karam (chicken shawrama platter)

Best deli: Katz's

Best burger: Zaitzef (add cheese and hot pepper)

Best sandwiches: Defonte's (hot pork sandwich)

Best cheap italian: Via Emilia

Best paella: Socarrat Pallea Bar

Favorite asian dish: Duck sausage with spicy rice cakes, Momufuku Ssam

Best cheap burrito place: Dos Toros

Best brunch: Noho Star

Best expensive American food: Blue Hill

Best tapas: Kuma Inn

Best chicken parm sandwich: Torrisi Italian Specialties

Best dumplings: Excellent Dumping House

Best steakhouse: Peter Lugar's

Best somewhat fancy mexican: Yerba Buena- West Village

Best Slice: Artichoke (plain slice)

Best desserts/cakes/bakery: Lulu’s Cake Boutique

Best fancy thai: Kin Shop