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Indonesian Food Bazaar

Indonesian Food Bazaar Al-Hikmah Mosque 48-01 31st Avenue (at 48th Street) Astoria, NY 11103 718-721-8881 Following up on a post from last week, this Sunday a small group of us headed out to Astoria, Queens to attend the first Indonesian Food Bazaar of the season.  Held monthly at the Al-Hikmah Mosque, this event brings together some [...]

DISCOVERIES

Each week this section delivers updated posts on restaurants, foods and snacks that are well worth seeking out. The posts will highlight new or unusual tastes from various regions, and will point you to great finds throughout the five boroughs. This page may also include advice and reviews from other reputable food sites, as well as information on food events taking place in the city.

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Markt…Chelsea’s Standout Belgian Brasserie

Markt 676 6th Avenue (at 21st street) New York, NY 10010 212-727-3314 http://marktrestaurant.com/ Easily one of the trendiest restaurants we’ve featured on tastecation, Markt echoes the Belgian brasserie experience, focusing on a seafood heavy menu of North Sea classics. The restaurant is a transplant from the Meatpacking District, so the vibe here is upscale, and teeming with an after [...]

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Tanoreen…Still Impressive After All These Years

Tanoreen Restaurant 7523 3rd Avenue (corner of 76th Street) Brooklyn, NY 11209 718- 748-5600 http://tanoreen.com/ Having garnered just about every critical accolade imaginable, we set out this past weekend for Tanoreen in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to see if the food did in fact live up to its hype.  Described on their menu as “Middle Eastern Cuisine with [...]

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Sun Hing Lung Co…The Place For Cantonese Rice Rolls

Sun Hing Lung Co 58 Henry Street, Frnt 1 (between Catherine and Market Streets) New York, NY 10002 212-962-7032 When most of us think of Chinese food, the first images that come to mind are steaming bowls of wonton soup, massive platters of stir fried noodles, and various cuts of roasted and fried meats.  But another Chinese [...]

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Spicy & Tasty…A Name That Foreshadows Your Meal

Spicy & Tasty 39-07 Prince Street (between 39th Ave and Roosevelt Ave) Flushing, NY 11354 718-359-1601 Sometimes a restaurant’s name succinctly sums up the eating experience you’ll find there.  Such is the case at Spicy & Tasty, a top notch Sichuan eatery in Flushing, Queens, where the restaurant lives up to its billing with foods ranging from mild [...]

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Sripraphai…The Best Thai In New York

Sripraphai 6413 39th Avenue (between 64th and 65th streets) Woodside, NY 11377 718-899-9599 http://sripraphairestaurant.com/ No longer a secret, Sripraphai (pronounced See-prah-pie) is the most critically acclaimed Thai restaurant in New York City, and for good reason.  If you’ve never been to Thailand, and have been judging the country’s cuisine solely based on your local takeout joint, Sripraphai will open your [...]

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New World Mall…A Food Court That Puts Others To Shame

New World Mall 4012 Main Street (enter from Main Street or Roosevelt Street) Flushing, NY 11354 718-353-1635 At first glance, New World Mall looks like any other modern shopping complex, a glassed-in structure similar to those you’d find in Manhattan’s Herald Square.  But once inside, the insanity and cacophony that is any Chinese gathering hits you square in the [...]

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Euzkadi- An Under The Radar Tapas Find

Euzkadi 108 E 4th Street (between 1st & 2nd Avenues) New York, NY 10003 212-982-9788 http://www.euzkadirestaurant.com Flying below the trendy food scene radar, Euzkadi, a dimly lit tapas bar in the East Village, turns out flavorful and exciting small plates in a dark and romantic setting. This eatery is set up just as a tapas joint should be. [...]

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Amazing Mexican Where You’d Least Expect It

Fast & Fresh Burrito Deli  84 Hoyt Street (between Atlantic Avenue & State Street) Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-802-1661 Unexpected in a neighborhood like Boerum Hill, Fast & Fresh Burrito Deli serves up some of the most delicious and authentic Mexican staples the city has to offer. From outside, this eatery looks like little more than any other corner bodega, [...]

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Bánh Mì Saigon Bakery- Not Your Average Sandwich Shop

Bánh Mì Saigon Bakery 198 Grand Street (between Mulberry & Mott Streets) New York, NY 10013 212-941-1541 A standout in the city’s bánh mì craze, Bánh Mì Saigon Bakery delivers unique and flavorful Vietnamese sandwiches for those on a shoestring budget. The shop, a secret worth discovering, is part jewelry store, part bakery.  Walk down the long, expansive hallway, [...]

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Xin Jiang Prosperity Kebabs- A Gem Under The Manhattan Bridge

Xin Jiang Prosperity Kebabs (under the Manhattan Bridge) Chinatown, Manhattan Situated under the Manhattan Bridge, Xin Jiang Prosperity Kebabs fires up all types of meat skewers, from lamb and fish balls to chicken and gizzards. The stand was recently recognized for excellence as a Vendy Award finalist, a distinction that’s well deserved.  While they didn’t win the cup, [...]