Pat and David, Author at Hungry Travelers

Going to see the inventor of chopped cheese

Frankie Frank, grill man at Hajji’s Deli in Harlem, invented the chopped cheese sandwich a quarter century ago. He still makes a great one.

The man behind Sullivan Street Bakery saved us all in the early pandemic with his crusty bread recipe. Now he delights us with Roman pizza.

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Between S&P Lunch in the Flatiron District and and Lexington Candy Store on the Upper East Side, we enjoyed strong tastes of NYC yesteryear.

Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks in the East Village is an essential stop for any avid cook while visiting New York City.

When we learned that Junior’s claims The World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake®, we rode the F train to Brooklyn to put that boast to the test.

With its roots in the 19th century brick factory of the National Biscuit Company, Chelsea Market set standard for new Manhattan food halls.

Meg Ryan got it right at Katz’s Deli, but you’d be forgiven if you thought she was swooning over the pastrami.

One of the most venerable of “appetizer” shops on the Lower East Side, Russ & Daughters has terrific bagels and a memorable scene.

Essex Market in Lower East Side is slick and fun, offering temptations for the eye and the taste buds alike.