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Our Guide to Dining in the Chelsea Market, New York City

Chelsea Market is always buzzing with excitement and it has been going strong for 20 years. It has easily become the must see foodie destination in New York City. Here is our guide to dining in the Chelsea Market. Any of these restaurants are worth the trip alone! Tuck Shop Tuck Shop specializes in delicious…

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April 28, 2017

The Seven Best Congee in New York City

Congee aka jook or rice porridge is the ultimate Chinese comfort food. It can be a quick breakfast, a delicious snack or even lunch on the go! It gives you an energy boost and for us, it is absolutely essential on chillier days. So with that in mind, here is our list for the seven…

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April 21, 2017

Seven Fun Things to Do in New York City for Spring 2017

Spring is our favorite time to explore New York City. The weather can’t be any better and there is always so much to do and so much to see here. If you are planning your to do list, here are seven fun things to do in New York City for spring 2017 to narrow it…

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April 14, 2017

NYC Link Roundup: Where You Can Find the Best Pizzas in NYC & More!

New York City is renowned for its world class pizzerias, so in this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we take a look at the best pizzas in New York City and more! Let us know what your favorite place for a slice is at our Twitter or our Facebook page with the hashtag #TakeABiteOutoftheBigApple. 10 Best Slices in NYC You can’t go wrong with any pizzerias on this list but we absolutely love, love Joe’s Pizza and Lombardi’s. Both offer perfection with every bite! Brooklyn Pizza: Best Slices and Pies in the Borough Brooklyn is home to a number of excellent pizzerias too. Best Pizza, L&B Spumoni Gardens and Di Fara are all worth the trip alone. NYC Easter Brunch: Restaurants with Prix-fixe Menus and More Easter is right around the corner. If you are planning a fun…

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April 7, 2017

Where to Eat Around Union Square, New York City

Dining in Union Square There is no shortage of great dining options around Union Square. From one of the best dim sum restaurants in the world to an icon of the New York City dining scene, this is our list on where to eat around Union Square. Joe’s Pizza – 150 E 14th St Joe’s…

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March 31, 2017

Six Ways to Save on Your Next Trip to New York City

Visiting New York City on a budget? New York City has the reputation of being an expensive city, however if you know where to look you are sure to find some great deals! Here are six ways to save on your next trip to NYC. Be sure to follow our blog and subscribe to our…

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March 24, 2017

The Seven Best Restaurants in New York City for Adventurous Eaters

Are you an adventurous eater looking for something a little different? If so, New York City is the place to be! There are a ton of options and here are the seven best restaurants in New York City for adventurous eaters. Be sure to come to these restaurants with an open mind and an empty stomach! Black Ant – 60 2nd Ave Black Ant is a modern Mexican restaurant in the East Village and it has to be on top of the list for any adventurous foodie. They are perhaps best known for their grasshoppers paired with salsa and yucca & manchego croquets. Yum! Similarly, you can also get grasshopper tacos at Toloache (205 Thompson St). Dirt Candy – 86 Allen St Vegetarian restaurants sometimes get a bad rap for being boring and bland. But Dirt Candy proves all that…

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March 17, 2017

NYC Foodie: Round up!

In this month’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup we look at what makes New York City so special including a historic dim sum parlor, a cheese shop owned by a celebrity, a new shop serving cookie dough and more. It is a great time to be a foodie in New York City! How Nom Wah Tea Parlor Keeps Old Chinatown Old Nom Wah Tea Parlor is the oldest dim sum parlor in Chinatown and it is a fascinating story. It changed a quiet, easy to overlook street, Doyers St into a must see foodie destination. Tony Danza and His Cheese Store in Little Italy Another place steeped in history is Alleva Dairy, the oldest Italian cheese shop in the United States. Add Tony Danza in the mix and this is another interesting story. Both Nom Wah and Alleva are little…

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March 10, 2017

The Seven Best Fries in New York City

Who can resist a really good French fry? They are a tasty snack and the ultimate comfort food. Plus there are so many ways to kick it up a notch! We took a look around and here are the seven best fries in New York City. Five Guys – 296 Bleecker St & Other Locations…

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February 24, 2017

The Seven Best New Restaurants in Chinatown in 2017

Just take a quick walk around Chinatown and it is easy to see that the dining scene here is quickly changing. There are more dining options than ever before and new and exciting restaurants are opening every month. So with that in mind, here are the seven best new restaurants in Chinatown in 2017. Lalo

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February 17, 2017

NYC Link Roundup: What Makes Chinatown and Chinese Cuisine Unique

For February’s NYC Foodie Link Roundup, we look at what makes Chinatown and Chinese cuisine unique. We came across some fascinating stories about Chinatown and of course like every month we have to share some amazing places to eat in New York City! Learn more about our Chinatown Food Tour as well… How to Eat Dim Sum Here is a cheat sheet and a great video with everything you need to know about how to eat dim sum featuring Wilson Tang, owner of Nom Wah Tea Parlor. We absolutely agree that har gow and siu mai are absolute musts for dim sum and we can’t wait until we get some! Photos: Manhattan’s Chinatown Covered In Confetti For Year Of The Rooster Parade Here are some amazing photos that captured all the excitement of Chinese New Year in Chinatown. If…

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February 10, 2017

Where to Eat in the Flatiron District, New York City

The Flatiron District is named after the world famous Flatiron Building. This neighborhood has quietly become a must for any foodie with its world class restaurants. So with that in mind, here are our seven picks on where to eat in the Flatiron District, New York City. Burger & Lobster – 39 W 19th St…

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February 3, 2017