Craving something sweet? Well, New York offers some incredible desserts. The city has many creative confectioners, and you’ll find everything from stuffed cupcakes to bacon-infused treats to homemade Rose Raspberry ice cream with Pink Peppercorn. To help satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some of New York’s most decadent desserts. WARNING: The following may induce […]
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Italians of New York City
New York has been called “the Italian American capital” because it is home to the largest Italian American population in the U.S. There are Italian communities in all five boroughs of the city, most with deep roots in their area. Italians helped build the modern city and have made a profound impact on NYC’s arts, […]
The Best Restaurants in Little Italy
Looking for the best restaurants in Little Italy, New York? You’ve got lots of options: Once a bustling Italian immigrant community, New York’s Little Italy is now a major destination for those looking for an Italian restaurant in New York. Unfortunately, not all Little Italy restaurants are created equal. Complaints of over-priced tourist traps with mediocre food and […]
The Best Jewish, and Kosher, Food in New York
Looking for kosher food in New York? How about non-kosher Jewish specialties? Luckily, there’s no shortage of Jewish cuisine in the city, including both kosher and non-kosher restaurants and food stores. Much of New York’s Jewish culture stems from the huge influx Eastern European Jews between 1880 and 1920. While “Jewish food” is as diverse as are […]
The Best Restaurants in Harlem
Looking for great food in Harlem? Luckily, there are lots of excellent restaurants in Harlem, ranging from soul food to Ethiopian, Caribbean to French. The number—and diversity—of restaurants in Harlem come from the community’s mixed heritage. Over the years, Harlem residents have included African Americans from the Deep South, Caribbean immigrants, African transplants, and more recently, […]
Chinatown Restaurant Week
Love great Asian food? (okay, who doesn’t?) Well, grab your chopsticks and head to Chinatown Restaurant Week, a celebration of Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian. Through March 18th seventeen Manhattan Chinatown restaurants will offer special multi-course dinners for $18.88 (tax and gratuity not included). Participating restaurants: Peking Duck House – 28 Mott […]
New York Bagels: Why We Love ‘Em (And Where to Find the Best Bagels in NY)
The New York bagel is a fundamental food in the city. But what makes the perfect bagel… and where can you find one? Read on to find out! What’s a New York bagel, exactly? A New York bagel (essentially a doughnut-shaped bread ring) should be a light caramel color. The exterior should be firm, and have […]