papaya

Return of the King


...New York City has provided its hungry masses its most iconic foods, such as the New York-style pizza slice (not even nearly replicated anywhere else in the U.S.) and the bagel. Add to the list the hot dog and you might have an accurate list of the most eaten items throughout all five boroughs.... [Full post]

Gray's Gastronomy

...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]



All Hail The Other King!

...I helped myself to a "recession special", two dogs with a medium papaya juice, as I enjoyed the rewarding solace of a quick, cheap, and never disappointing meal.... [Full post]