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Alphabet City, East Village, Restaurants
Lunch Specials at El Rinconcito – NYC
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 »
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LES, Small Shops
Colombian Hot Dogs & Fries at Los Perros Locos – NYC
04.17.13 | Permalink | 2 Comments
Back when I used to live on Allen, I used to stop by Sunshine Cafe on the way to work for a Chinese hot dog bun for breakfast. The hot dogs were wrinkly and pale with the occasional, questionable hard bit, but it was cheap and convenient. Sunshine Cafe is no more, but you can still get hot dogs in the same location. Early this year, Los Perros Locos took over Sunshine’s old spot, and I’m happy to report their Colombian-style hot dogs and fries are far better than anything I’ve ever had at Sunshine. MORE »
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East Village, Restaurants
Soup and Arepa Lunch at Caracas – NYC
After a few gorgeous days of bliss in New York, it’s officially miserable today: rainy, windy, and nippy. Cold days call for hot soup, and while you’re at it, why not throw in a hot, crunchy arepa too? If that sounds good, head over to Caracas Arepa Bar. MORE »
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Bushwick, Jamaica, Restaurants, Small Shops, Street Eats
Two days of Pupusas – NYC
Two weeks ago, I took a week off from work for a much needed staycation. No real plans were made, just one to relax and decompress. I didn’t do much, but I did eat a lot of pupusas (Salvadoran stuffed corn tortillas traditionally served with curtido, pickled cabbage slaw), which is a good way to pass the time as any. MORE »
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East Village, Small Shops
Burritos, Mole & Enchiladas at Downtown Bakery – NYC
If you’ve been missing the Mexican food posts since I’ve been back from Los Angeles, no fear, there’s lots of good Mexican food in New York as well. (Don’t let those annoying West Coast transplants fool you!) My favorite cheap Mexican restaurant is Tehuitzingo in Hell’s Kitchen, but on the weekends, the last thing I want to do is go within a five mile radius of work, so that’s when Downtown Bakery comes into the picture. It’s a little more pricey (Hey, it’s in the East Village! The rent is too damn high!) and the food may not be as authentic (Cali-style burritos are on the menu along with more classic Mexican fare), but the food is still mighty tasty. MORE »
