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.
Restaurants
At the source for true New York cheesecake
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.
The ecstasy of pastrami at Katz’s Delicatessen
Meg Ryan got it right at Katz’s Deli, but you’d be forgiven if you thought she was swooning over the pastrami.
Russ & Daughters bagels are worth the wait
One of the most venerable of “appetizer” shops on the Lower East Side, Russ & Daughters has terrific bagels and a memorable scene.
Essex Market charts NYC’s changing tastes
Essex Market in Lower East Side is slick and fun, offering temptations for the eye and the taste buds alike.
Lombardi’s, where New York pizza got its start
Down on Spring Street at the north edge of Little Italy, Lombardi’s has been making New York pizza since 1905.
Gray’s Papaya carries the dog and juice standard
One of the pioneer hot dog and tropical juice stands in New York, Gray’s Papaya continues to feed the masses on the cheap.
Woks still pop at Chinatown’s Wo Hop
A recent addition to the James Beard Foundation’s America’s Classic list, Wo Hop in Chinatown preserves Americanized Chinese fare.
Savoring summer’s sweet end at iconic clam shack
We couldn’t let summer pass without a reverential visit to the iconic clam shack, Woodman’s of Essex, for a fried clam basket.
Atlántico knows how to salute National Lobster Day
Lobster bocadillo with house-made potato chips and glass of cava was how Atlántico in Boston’s South End toasted National Lobster Day.