New York City has a lot of restaurants. Some of them are pretty good; some of them are terrible. Since we love food and we love New York City, we’d thought it be interesting to have a food “borough off” between Brooklyn and Queens. The question: which borough has the better tacos? To achieve this important but ultimately impossible task (there are so many tacos to try even in just these two boroughs) Joseph and Carolyn sampled numerous places in their respective boroughs and out of these picked a winner for the other to try. Then they each decided: which is the best? The answer might surprise you.
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Pizza My Heart
JACKI: I LOVE pizza! I am of the mindset that even bad pizza is delicious, which might not make me the best person to review the best slices of New York pizza, but I'll do my best. I grew up in California, but both my parents grew up in New York City and all I have ever heard about is how much better the food is here, especially the pizza and bagels. Luckily for me, I have lived here for almost seven years and have made up for lost time.
ABBY: When Jacki and I were assigned this blog post, I was thrilled. I also love pizza and will use any excuse to eat it. Jacki and I had a great time walking around Manhattan and tasting five different New York-style pizza slices and I would happily sign up for the follow-up post. We kept it to Lower and mid- Manhattan because: a) that is where we live and work and we are somewhat lazy; and b) to open it up any further at least for this initial post would not feasible, as there are so many great options (just ask this guy).
Read moreSome Like It Hot Pot
Dating back approximately 1,000 years, hot pot refers to several East Asian varieties of stew, consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. Varying vastly by region, typical hot pot dishes include thinly sliced meat, leaf vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings, and seafood. The cooked food is usually eaten with a selection of dipping sauces.
Ashley: I discovered the deliciousness of hot pot with a group of friends here in New York City a few years ago and have been going on a near monthly basis since that time. I love it for both the culinary and social experiences. My favorite culinary aspect of hot pot is the dipping sauces. Most places have a make-your-own sauce bar and it can make or break your meal depending on how you mix it up. Sensitive stomachs beware!
Liz: I would definitely classify myself as an adventurous eater who loves to experience different cuisines. When Ashley spoke of her hot pot adventures I knew I wanted in! Over the past months I have really enjoyed discovering the different variations on “hot pot” in New York City. I also really appreciated spending the time with Ashley and learning from her sage sauce-making abilities.
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