Category Archives: Food

NYC Swamp Ass by way of hot humid Florida!

It’s been quite a while since I have ventured out of NYC to come down to the scary southern hemisphere of the USA where my parents have retired to. Sure, it seems like a bad stereotype when it comes to … Continue reading

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Crispy foodgasm drumsticks – Bon Chon Chicken NYC!

Mmmmm….soy garlic chicken drumsticks! Kim Chi coleslaw! My taste buds and head were swooning in foodgasm over this crispy delight! I don’t give a damn what anyone else has to say about this Bon Chon Chicken location. Really, I don’t. … Continue reading

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The Money Shot of Hot Dogs – Crif Dogs NYC!

I never had wanted to shove a tube of meat deep inside me as much as I had when I encountered Crif! Boy, that sounds soooo dirty, doesn’t it? The honest truth is that I loved swallowing every inch of … Continue reading

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Sights and sounds of the NYC underground.

Sometimes when traveling underground around NYC and it’s outer boroughs I feel as if I am a rat scurrying around a maze with all kinds of twists and turns. Some passages I take are dark,  some entranceways are narrow, and … Continue reading

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UVA – Delicious pillows of truffled gnocchi Heaven in NYC

One of the best meal experiences I had this past year. We have lived in this UES neighborhood for many years now, and this was the first time we had ever eaten at UVA, and now I want to kick … Continue reading

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PROST! An historic beer garden in Astoria, NYC.

There are certain things that go into my mindset when trying to dictate if somewhere or something I am reviewing is to be worthy of my accolades. I might not have the most discerning palate, or extensive knowledge of food … Continue reading

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Jumping for Burger Joy in East Harlem NYC!

To paraphrase the immortal words of Ren and Stimpy – “Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!” That is the euphoric feeling I had when biting into these char broiled patties of meat goodness. We finally had a chance to drop by this … Continue reading

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The High Line – A Garden Oasis In The NYC Sky

Urban renewal sometimes does some great things. In a city where we abhor gentrification, the High Line is a welcome addition to the landscape and shows that a decaying piece of history can be reborn into something new for all … Continue reading

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