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Friday, September 23, 2016

The Writer's Life 9/23 - NYC Food

Each morning radio talk show host Mark Simone is introduced by a recorded female voice as "Mr. New York." The guy gets around. Here is a list of his favorite foods. The accompanying photos were taken by him. This is for foodies, not people who adhere to diet fads. It's a great list for both natives ignorant about such delicacies (yours truly) and anyone vacationing in the Big Apple. I included a few comments in parentheses:
The Taco Bowl at Trump Tower is absolutely delicious. The restaurant is in the back of the basement of Trump Tower, 56th and Fifth.
The Lemon Meringue Cake with Blueberries at Prime in Huntington, Long Island. 117 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY.

(Damn, that looks good.)
The Shrimp Tempura at Lure Fishbar,142 Mercer St. in Soho.
The Greatest Meatball in NYC. It's huge and delicious and it's at Fresco. 34 East 52nd St..
One of the finest cheeseburgers in NYC at The Regency Hotel Bar and Grill. 540 Park Avenue.
Another of the greatest deserts in the tri-state area. The Movie Theatre Sundae with Reeses Pieces, Milk Duds, Caramel Popcorn, Snow Caps, at Prime in Huntington, Long Island. 117 New York Avenue, Huntington.
The Fig and Prosciutto Pizza by Todd English at the food court in the basement of The Plaza Hotel. 59th and Fifth Avenue. (Don't know about this one - fig on pizza?)
The french cream donuts at le pain quotidien. Many locations all over NYC.

(Wow!)
The Double Shack Burger with Cheese is the best thing on the menu at Shake Shack - now all over NYC.
The Everything Egg bagels or any bagels the best bagel maker in NYC at Utopia Bagels - 1909 Utopia Pkwy, Whitestone, NY.
Roberta's Pizza - legendary in Brooklyn, now available in Manhattan at Urban Space:Vanderbilt, an amazing food court at 45th St. and Vanderbilt.
The best handmade bagels in New York - at the brand new, very hot Sadelle's at 436 W. Broadway in Soho.
Amazing chocolate babka - Sadelle's at 436 W. Broadway in Soho. (Paging Elaine Benes.)
A Coconut Doughnut from Dough - legendary bakery in Brooklyn, now available in Manhattan at Urban Space:Vanderbilt.
One of the best hamburgers in NYC at Upland, 345 Park Avenue South.
Daniel Bouloud's hot new, highly acclaimed Raspberry Croisant - at Epicure Boloud in The Plaza Hotel Food Court.
Avocado Toast at Le Pain Quotidien, locations all over Manhattan.

(Very intriguing.)
Great burgers at Black Tap on Broome Street in Soho.
The Pretzel Croissant at Vesuvio Bakery, Prince Street in Soho.
Juniors Double Fudge Chocolate Layer Cake - Juniors in Times Square or Grand Central.
New Shirley Temple flavored soda from Boylans - available at many locations including The Plaza Hotel Food Court.
The Mussel Toast at The Navy on Sullivan Street in Soho.
Some of the best doughnuts on earth at Dough, 14 West 19th St..
The finest Italian sandwiches at Alidoro - Sullivan St. in Soho or 18 East 39th St..
The best Turkey sandwich in NY. Warm fresh roasted turkey, avocado and herb mayo at The Dutch, 131 Sullivan St. in Soho.
The best frozen yogurt at YoArt Frozen Yogurt Boutique at the food court in the basement of The Plasa Hotel.
A coconut cronut at Dean and DeLuca in Soho.
Rana is the best pasta maker in Italy. They have a pasta store and restaurant in The Chelsea Market. Outdoor tables too.
Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity3, 225 East 60th, Upper East Side.
The famous '15 Bite' Hot Dog at The Brooklyn Diner, 212 West 57th St..

My thanks to the kind folks who made purchases at the floating book shop on this glorious fall day.
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