Neptune Polish-American Restaurant
Got stuck in the city when my train got stuck on the track. So I walked around the East Village and into Neptune. Old Polish people dining here at this diner-esque restaurant, either enjoying themselves over co...
Pi Day @ Pies-N-Thighs
Celebrated Pi Day (3/14) with members and friends of ScienceBlogs & Serious Eats at the new Pies-N-Thighs. We were supposed to meet up at 4pm, but found out last minute that they close from 4-5pm everyday. ...
Sakagura – The Hidden Japanese Restaurant & Secret Menu
Had a late dinner with Marcellus, who is making these great illustrated letters to his nieces & nephew. It's weird how I often seek Marcellus' knowledge on Asian culture in New York, even though I'm the one...
Vegan Slices at Vinnie’s Pizzeria
Zzalgern0n, the guy who brought you the Cherpumple Pie-Cake video, stopped by New York on his way to shoot a doc in Africa. He's very particular in what he eats --a vegan that doesn't eat much vegetables. He to...
Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine
Went out with Ramen and Friends to Elmhurst, Queens to eat Malaysian food at Taste Good ...and it tasted really good. One of the best group meals I've ever had. We ordered a lot of food and it was only $12 each...
Engeline’s Filipino Restaurant
Jumped on the bus in front of my apartment to head north to Woodside, Queens for some Filipino food at Engeline's. The restaurant has a diner feel to it, with all-male waiters in white polo shirts and a bakery ...
Big Nick’s Pizza & Burger Joint Too
Met up with Jody & Christa at the second Big Nick's in the Upper West Side. George Plimpton look-alikes, who probably have gone there for decades, eating pizza with forks. $1.50 Miller beer & $2.40 Jum...
Upi Jaya Indonesian
I went to Upi Jaya, the place Mar recommended for authentic Indonesian food. It's a family run restaurant on a quiet street. Maybe quiet, but has some character --as I saw a man in front of me on the sidewalk s...