“Boba tea,” “pearl tea,” “bubble tea” — this Taiwanese drink goes by many names. Despite your name for it, as a New Yorker, you have probably had a sip of this bubbly goodness in one of its many forms. The original drink is a mix of brewed tea, milk, sweetener, and tapioca bubbles shaken in […]
The first day of Spring 2017 also marked the day that avocado spread arrived at Starbucks. Stepping up its already diverse menu, Starbucks is introducing the following food items and beverages: Organic Avocado Spread Ice cream (only in Seattle) Lemon Chiffon Yogurt Parrot cake pop Cascara Latte New flavors of Teavana Iced Tea New Packaged snacks While Starbucks does not […]
Williamsburg has become a hipster haven and something of a cultural icon in New York. Thankfully, the neighborhood’s status comes with numerous fantastic restaurants and eateries, which now reside on practically every street. Café Mogador, a Moroccan restaurant that also has a home in the East Village, sits on Wythe Avenue, a couple of blocks away from […]
Williamsburg, a neighborhood that is absolutely ripe with trendy eateries and restaurants, is also home to some of the best barbecue in the city, and I’m not talking about Fette Sau. Juniper is a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant that sits on Berry Street in the middle of Williamsburg. Just a block from the L train, this […]
As cheesy and petty as it may sound, L’Ecole should change its name to L’No. Restaurant Week, which occurs biannually, is an opportunity for people to get lunch or dinner at a fixed price in some of the ritziest and most expensive restaurants in the city. It should be an event that celebrates food, even if it […]
I had the pleasure of trying spatzle two summers ago. I’ve been hooked on it ever since, and a big bowl of it is the definition of comfort food. For those that don’t know, spatzle is a dumpling that is served in Germany and France, made out of flour, eggs, and milk. It’s an extremely […]
When someone asks about bakeries in New York, most people’s minds automatically go to Dominique Ansel, of the cronut craze, or maybe Balthazar or Bouchon. These bakeries are staples and cultural icons in New York City, serving delicious pastries and desserts at a premium. However, when I make this next claim, bear in mind that money […]
I was hesitant to go to Num Pang Sandwich Shop for a very long time. Although everything looked appetizing and the Yelp reviews checked out, I was scared. I usually don’t like sandwiches with carrots, cucumbers, and mayonnaise. The worst part was that I couldn’t even take off any components of the sandwich, as there […]
Pancakes. Pancakes are a gift from the culinary gods. They are so versatile and are beckoning for toppings, but if you’re a purist, you can eat them plain with a little bit of maple syrup, of course. Before I go any further with this review, I just have to issue out a disclaimer: there is […]
This past weekend, I spent a great day in Williamsburg with my mom. Whenever I am able to come to this hipster haven, there are two locations that are always on my hit list: The Meatball Shop and Oddfellows Ice Cream Company. These places are perfect for a relatively cheap meal in an increasingly expensive […]
