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A "Sprinkles", In Time
SPRINKLES CUPCAKES | 780 Lexington Avenue (bet. 60th & 61st Sts.) | 212.207.8375 | sprinkles.com
Steakin' It Easy
Steak 'n' Shake Signature | 1695 Broadway (Bet. 53st & 54th Sts.) | 212.247.6584 | steaknshake.com |
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Look Out, Ol' Macky's Back!
...but the pleasure of the McRib is having it take me back to a time when I didn't know of or care about truffles, or omega-8s, or "locally-sourced"; the boneless pork sammy is delicious enough to pay no mind to this mess you're bound to make. It is the White Castle slider experience on steroids, without having to be drunk or stoned to truly enjoy.... [Full Post]
Landing On The Fairway
...On the third day, finally depleting my supply of the smoked salmon and sopprasata, I recreated my fried egg sandwich masterpiece, this time with camera ready.... [Full Post]
Dear John's
John's Pizzeria (Times Square) | 260 W 44th St. (Bet. Shubert Alley & 8th Ave.) | 212.207.3339 | johnspizzerianyc.com
"Chip" On The Ol' Block
...And it was quite good! Lots of flavor, great textures, juicy pork, toothsome black beans, crisp lettuce; it all worked together surprisingly well—and not just for fast food—and was plentiful enough to excuse the $8 price tag (over $10 with the addition of guacamole).... [Full Post]
"Shake" Wait
...The flattop-grilled, "squished", Pat Lafreida beef is still stellar—caramelizing to a slight crisp on the outside while flavorful juices ran clear from the moist interior—and topped off with an "crisp"-fried, earthy, plump portobello mushroom oozing with hot, sharp and mellow muenster and cheddar cheeses, which winds up being more of a treat than a necessity, but is charming nonetheless... [Full Post]
Energy Kitchen
...There was a lot more to enjoy than previous incarnations of "healthy burgers" I've had in the past, the ostrich meat while quite lean, possessing a decent meat flavor without any gaminess. Crisp carrots and lettuce added nice texture and moisture, rounded out by aromatic hints from the whole wheat bun and a little "zing" of flavor from the packet ketchup I put on top.... [Full post]
Grom Is Da' Bomb!
...Creamy it was, perfect cold temperature, and rich and layered with a host of complimentary flavors. A nice, clean yet robust vanilla flavor evened the smoothness of the "egg cream"-based gelato. Shards of pure chocolate were small enough to melt on the tongue on contact, while the cornmeal helped keep the biscuits crispy and crunchy until the very last spoonful.... [Full post]
The East Wing
...But I would never pay $20 for these again, aware of the fact that I could easily make bigger, better, tastier wings myself at home for half the cost of a platter. The unjustifiable price point is the lasting impression I was about to leave with. Was I paying for the staff who, even with the place starting to fill up with other curiosity seekers, outnumbered the customers by at least 2-to-1, or their frilly, layered clothing and hipster berets and fedoras.... [cont.]
Pizza In A Cone? Only O-K!
...So, the verdict? First of all, let me say that the term pizzacone is a misnomer. As all should know, the word pizza means "pie" in Italian, and this is not a "pie" nor a "slice" of one. It would be like calling a calzone a "pizza pouch". This is a whole other animal.... [cont.]
Shacking Things Up
...So, it's not a debate of which burger is better. Sometimes—and thank goodness not often—, I'm really in the mood for a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, and nothing else would make me happier. Most burgers I consume during a year I prepare and cook myself. Could you do a lot, lot worse than Shake Shack? Easily. Could you do better? Maybe, but you'd have to work to find it.... [Full Post]
