I don't know if I'm homesick or if I'm just food sick (new word alert!). The one thing that I LOVED about living in NYC was the variety of food that you can find. Somehow, our old file folder of menus made it all the way to Argentina. It literally made my mouth water. There are some things that I'm ok about because I've learned to make them on my own and other things, I just wish I could get an overnight delivery. Although I love the bread and pastries that I've had here in Argentina, there is nothing like a New York City bagel. Preferably with cream cheese and strawberry jelly. I've been torturing myself with Gothamists Best of lists. Here is a list of my own. Purely based on nostalgia.
Best Butter Ipoh Squid: Nana in Park Slope. This stuff is basically crispy calamari, extra spicy! Plus, they have a great Asian fusion menu and pretty stiff cocktails.
Best Chicken Wings: Dallas BBQ Love the fact that you can eat the wings as they are, or dip!
Best Almond Croissants: Choice Market in Clinton Hill. They had two locations right around the corner from our apartment and we would usually go to Choice Green for a quick coffee and pastry or to Choice Market on Lafayette if we wanted to sit and read the paper. They would always give Fifi a Madeline...love those guys!
Best take out Mac & Cheese: Mac Bar in Soho. The Classic, Primavera and 4 cheese are my favs. Plus if you get the larger size, they come in these cute elbow macaroni shaped boxes!
Best Food Cart: Calexico on Wooster and Prince in Soho. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their black bean and avocado quesadilla complete with crack dip.
Best Cannoli: Ferrara Bakery & Cafe. When I was pregnant with Fifi, I had a craving for cannoli and I walked my big pregnant ass all the way from Wooster and Prince, down to Grand and Mulberry. It was worth it.
Best Peanut Butter Cookies: The City Bakery in the Flat Iron District. In addition to having just a wonderfully catered menu each day, their cookies and hot chocolate are unbelievable!
That's all I can think of for now in terms of what I'm missing. Please, feel free to share your favs in the comment section.
Until next time,
Tchau, Tchau!!
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