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10/06/2026

There are very few places on earth where I’ll willingly eat shrimp three ways in a single meal, but continues to give me no real choice: I need them all.

My table order has evolved over the course of roughly ten visits and a level of menu memorization that would concern most. We usually start with the guac topped with deep-fried octapus and the tuna tostada.

Through a smirk we then inevitably order at least 5 El Gobernadors, a gloriously cheesy shrimp taco that shamelessly pi**es the ‘no cheese with seafood’ people off. (They’re just so wrong!)

I once heard someone describe the food here as transformative, like being transported on vacation while sitting on Columbus Ave. If you’ve seen Columbus Ave, you know that’s hard to pull off.

Anyway, if I disappear this summer check the nearest beach first. If I’m not there, I’m probably at Mariscos El Submarino with hands covered in peel and eat shrimp for the third time that day.

03/06/2026

The second it gets above 70 degrees all I want is grilled food. Unfortunately, being grill-less is one of the few real downsides of apartment city living. (Consider this my official call to action for friends with grills or backyards.)

Until then, in Jersey City is solving the problem for me. Peruvian restaurants really do some of the best rotisserie chicken: smoky, crispy skin, somehow still juicy every single time.

Also ordered the lomo saltado because I physically cannot go to a Peruvian restaurant and not order it. It’s essentially their version of a disco fry with steak.

And the aji verde sauce? If we’re being honest I’d probably eat a shoe dipped in it. (Order extra!)

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02/06/2026

Went to for a pita sandwich and in a rare case of truth in advertising things did in fact get messy.

This spot is only a few months old but already has the energy of a neighborhood staple. It sits on one of those perfect NYC streets made for people watching on plastic kindergarten-style stools out front resulting in conversations with strangers.

At one point I ended up talking to the Italian butcher next door (nice meeting ya ) while watching the afternoon crowd pass by which honestly felt more “New York” than ever.

The food is simple in the way that usually means someone back there knows exactly what they’re doing: fresh pita, made-to-order lamb and beef kebab, steak, and a side of cabbage so addictive I asked about it and was told, very seriously, that the name is literally “Addictive Cabbage.”

Messy feels like the kind of lunch spot NYC does best: unfussy, a little chaotic, and immediately part of the neighborhood.

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01/06/2026

I didn’t expect much from a mere chocolate chip cookie at and that was my first mistake.

Hazelnut praline tucked inside, French sea salt on top, crisp edges, soft center. No gimmicks just a really good cookie that tastes like an adult made it.

Which brings me to my newest completely unnecessary but deeply important personal mission: finding the best chocolate chip cookie in NYC.

And maybe this is controversial, but I need us to move away from the underbaked cookie epidemic. I don’t want a cookie that feels like a health code violation and frankly, I think we’ve strayed too far. (Yes, Petit Chou, I’m talking to you.)

Anyway, this was a strong start (8.4/10), but the search continues. Drop your favorite NYC chocolate chip cookie spots below. ⬇️

22/05/2026

Since some of you were deeply disturbed by my hot ramen on a 90 degree day post, here’s a compromise: cold udon.

At Yume Ga Arukara’s Seaport location, the menu is minimal. Hot udon with broth or cold udon with beef. That’s basically it.

And here, the udon is unquestionably the star. Thick, chewy, perfectly structured noodles that feel equally comforting and refreshing. I usually lean cold, especially in the summer, but honestly you can’t lose either way.

Also, in this economy? A genuinely satisfying meal under $20 still feels even more radical than my hot soup in summer movement.

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19/05/2026

Your last ex lacked depth. This ramen doesn’t.

From the Ippudo team, GOGYO Gramercy opened during Golden Week and already feels like it’s always been here.

On an assorted plate of sashimi, the fatty tuna and uni will always be the stars for me. This fresh starter is critical when you know a vat of ramen is in your near future.

As for ramen, the signature kogashi miso lands smoky, even aggressively charred, with a hit of vinegar that cuts through the intensity. A must try.

Tonkatsu usually reads heavy, but the kiwami tonkotsu stays rich without falling victim to it, which matters given the massive size of the bowl.

The space itself was lively, buzzing, until the bowls arrived. After the first bite, everything went quiet for longer than expected. The only sound left was a symphony of slurps. In New York, that’s the only review that matters.

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07/05/2026

There’s something deeply unhinged (and deeply correct) about going grocery shopping, then casually swinging by one of the best pizzerias in the world on the way home.

That’s in Jersey City: a short walk from my front door, ranked among the top pizzas on the planet, and somehow I find myself forgetting about it.

Yesterday, I took a whole pie, meatballs, and a sourdough loaf back to my apartment and ate like a feral creature who had not seen civilization in weeks. I think I’ve missed Razza!

That’s the cruel joke of living in this area. The abundance almost numbs you. World-class food becomes normalized. But Razza has a way of snapping you back. One bite and you remember how lucky you are to have access to all of this.

Then on a regular Wednesday, you devour an entire pie, greasy hands and all, standing over your tiny apartment kitchen counter with a mouth full of crust and a heart full of gratitude.

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01/05/2026

There are desserts, and then there are moments, and ‘s pies somehow manage to be both.

I wish I could have bottled up the ooohs, ahhs, and borderline disbelief after each bite. People weren’t just enjoying them, they were reacting to them. Forks paused midair, eyes widened, full conversations derailed over crust and filling.

This strawberry rhubarb pie hit that perfect sweet-tart note and the chocolate crostata was practically begging for a pile of whipped cream and ice cream, and we happily obliged.

What makes it special isn’t just the obvious talent (though, yes, unreal). It’s that you can taste intention in every bite, the kind of care that turns something familiar into something memorable. The balance, the texture!!!

And if you want a pie moment of your own? Follow for a pop-up coming soon, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it.

17/04/2026

Last Sunday I went on a very specific mission: bomboloni.

It was my brother’s birthday and these are the only thing he and his fiancée ever talk about: golden, sugar-dusted, borderline unreasonable in how good they are donuts.

Naturally, I rewarded myself for completing this taxing errand with a caffe leccese, a ricotta chocolate crostata, and a salami–gorgonzola–jam situation tucked inside a slab of bread so massive it practically hides all the sandwich magic from my photo attempts.

Also… bread. And this beast is just a half loaf (yes, half). I would’ve kept going, but it was Greek Easter and even I can fake a little restraint.

Consider this your reminder: birthday cakes don’t have to be cake and doing something for the people you love absolutely deserves an extra reward, especially from Bread & Salt.

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12/04/2026

Χριστός Ανέστη ✨ Happy Greek Easter to all my Greeks.

Sweetest way to celebrate Greek Easter is baklava from Jersey’s best-kept secret, where the honey is sticky in the best way and you convince yourself “just one more piece” five times.

in Kenilworth, a small family-run gem that feels like a little local portal into authentic, fresh Greek cuisine so you can be part of the holiday fun too, even if you’re not lucky enough to be Greek! 😉 🇬🇷

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