King On The Move
PAPAYA KING (TRUCK) | Twitter: @PapayaKingTruck for location(s) | 212.369.0648 | papayaking.com
PAPAYA KING (TRUCK) | Twitter: @PapayaKingTruck for location(s) | 212.369.0648 | papayaking.com
...Just as I remembered, drunk or sober! And, let's face it, there are a number of "hot dog and papaya juice" iterations scattered around the city. But this was my first and my favorite for so long, that the nostalgia alone makes up for the slight interior changes, and the bizarre additions to the menu, such as bagels and donuts, which make it less of the "specialty" shop it built an almost global reputation on.... [Full post]
...Not as rich, thick, or even sweet as traditional baked beans, these had as many tastes, if more subtle, and because of the shorter cooking time, the beans kept much of their firm texture while still being able to absorb much of the garlic's flavor, as well as the hints of mustard and tarragon. A nice, hot, stick-to-your-ribs dish—without being heavy—and a nice compliment to an otherwise cold, rainy winter afternoon.... [Full post]