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Nolita, Restaurants

Lunch at Balaboosta – NYC

Balaboosta opened more than a year ago, but my first visit was only last month. I’ve been meaning to visit ever since they opened, but there’s many delicious distractions in this city, and it wasn’t until I had a mean craving for a lamb burger I found myself there one day with David in tow. MORE »

Curry Hill, Delis, Specialty Markets

Cheapish Lunch at Kalustyan’s – NYC

01.10.11 | Permalink | 4 Comments

Kalustyan’s is one of those special places in New York I love visiting. It’s a treasure trove for any spice imaginable. Need peppercorns? They have black peppercorns from Ecuador, Brazil, Kerala, Lampong, Malabar, Sarawak, and Thalassery (Tellicherry). (They also carry Szechuan pepper, but Chinatown is cheaper.) Besides spices, they also carry a lot of sweets. Usually when I’m in the area, I stop in for some Lebanese halva for my BF. He loves the stuff. But last week, I discovered Kalustyan’s is good for more than just sweets and spices. If you’re looking for quick bite, a tasty sandwich awaits you upstairs. MORE »

East Village, Restaurants

First Dinner at Balade – NYC

12.12.10 | Permalink | 5 Comments

I passed by Balade every day for six months on the way home, and finally after much lurking outside, I decided to check it out. The verdict: leaps and bounds better than I expected. The prices are very reasonable, the interior is well-designed, and the menu selection is perfect for carnivores and vegetarians alike. So unlike most of our restaurant outings, my boyfriend (a recovering vegan) and I (an absolute omnivore) both left happy. And trust me, this is not an easy feat. MORE »

Midtown, Street Eats

Lamb Pita at Kwik Meal – NYC

01.14.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

It’s in the twenties these days in New York, which is pretty darn cold. Speaking of which, why are women’s fashions so freaking useless? I got a cute wool blazer recently, but the sleeves are 3/4, so now when I walk around outside, my forearms are freezing, while the rest of my body is toasty warm. Well, I guess I should just be grateful 3/4 length pants aren’t in fashion now. Sheesh.

So anyway, today it was crazy cold, so I decided to take my frozen forearms over to Kwik Meal to get a Lamb Pita. I figure, in this weather, the street vendors need my support. God love them, rain or shine, they’re always there, ready to serve you with a smile. That’s more than I can say about the service at the golden arches and the like. Really, I can’t deal with teenage angst when I’m hungry. MORE »

Prune Armagnac gelato from Il Laboratorio del Gelato reminds me of rum raisin but actually good.

The Archives

Nolita, Restaurants

Lunch at Balaboosta – NYC

Curry Hill, Delis, Specialty Markets

Cheapish Lunch at Kalustyan’s – NYC

East Village, Restaurants

First Dinner at Balade – NYC

Midtown, Street Eats

Lamb Pita at Kwik Meal – NYC

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