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Alphabet City
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Alphabet City, Bakeries, East Village, Midtown, Restaurants, Toronto, Union Square
December Wrap-Up – NYC & TO
01.04.15 | Permalink | 2 Comments
Happy 2015! How did 2014 go by so slowly and so fast at the same time? Mine was full of ups and downs, and I think I mentally aged a lifetime in the process, but I’m still alive, kickin’, and eatin’. MORE »
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Alphabet City, East Village, Restaurants
Thai Fried Chicken and More at Somtum Der – NYC
02.16.14 | Permalink | 4 Comments
For the longest time, there wasn’t a great Thai restaurant in the East Village. There were a few decent ones I’d order from once in a while, but none I’d ever recommend to a friend. Not even the popular Isan (Northeastern Thai) restaurant that opened a few years ago on 1st Avenue. I never understood the hype. Somtum Der, the latest Isan-Thai restaurant to open in the neighborhood, however, changes everything. MORE »
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Alphabet City, Small Shops
Biscuit Sandwiches at Empire Biscuit – NYC
11.14.13 | Permalink | 2 Comments
So what’s the big deal about Empire Biscuit? Yes, they have biscuits all day long and soon will be open 24/7 (starting November 18), but do we need an all-day, all-biscuit restaurant in New York? MORE »
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Alphabet City, East Village, Restaurants
Lunch Specials at El Rinconcito – NYC
05.22.13 | Permalink | 2 Comments
I’ve stopped by El Rinconcito a number of times on the way home from work for their Latin-style roast chicken (pollo al homo), which although can be a little dry at times, is extremely budget-friendly at $4.50 for a half a chicken. Yesterday, however, I swung by at noon and not only were the lunch specials equally friendly on the wallet, but also mighty tasty. MORE »
