Category Archives: Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Sally’s Apizza & Frank Pepe: A New Haven Pizza Pilgrimage

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Craig Nelson

Pizza. While many Americans declare pizza to be an unhealthy obsession, I can eat it almost every night of the week. In fact, the one time we visited Napoli, Italy, we did just that, eating one Neapolitan pie per day … Continue reading →

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Di Fara: The Pizza Served in Heaven (or at least Midwood)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Craig Nelson

If you know anything about pizza or New York, then you’ve heard of Di Fara Pizza. Located way out on Avenue J, it’s a trek for those without a car coming from Manhattan. The line is always ridiculous with waits … Continue reading →

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Bagels: A Bite of New York City History

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Craig Nelson

It’s a debate that never ends: Who makes the best bagels in New York City? Everyone has their favorite, but opinions can get heated. But that’s the fun of the New York bagel obsession. Although it’s getting harder and harder … Continue reading →

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Pizzeria Regina: Anchovy Pie with a Live Soundtrack

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Craig Nelson

Growing up just outside of Boston, one of the most memorable summer activities was venturing into the North End with my family for the Italian-American festivals that seem to take place almost every weekend during the hot summer days of … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Lunching on a Budget: Motorino

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Craig Nelson

Have you ever imagined getting a free, gourmet lunch everyday in your office? Well, I lived that dream for 16 months at a little search engine company that doesn’t hold back when it comes to feeding their employees. Those days … Continue reading →

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Drinking in Chinatown, All Hail Winnie’s

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Craig Nelson

Chinatown is an eating paradise. But as a drinking destination? Not so much. Sure, you can visit those fancy cocktail bars on scenic Doyers street if you have the attitude and the cash (or someone else is buying), but for … Continue reading →

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Getting Social on Lenox

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Craig Nelson

A few months ago we attended a grand opening party for Corner Social, a sharp looking bar and restaurant in the heart of Harlem. It’s on Lenox Avenue, just a block from bustling 125th Street and kitty corner to the … Continue reading →

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The Bronx And Back Again: Louie & Ernie’s Pizza

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Craig Nelson

“Where You From? Manhattan, Right?” Although he waited to ask us as we were paying the bill on the way out, the friendly pizza maker nailed us from the moment we had walked in. It wasn’t that we had a … Continue reading →

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Street Food of Chinatown

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Craig Nelson

Take it from me. Manhattan’s Chinatown is packed with incredible cheap eats. I worked out of an office on East Broadway for over five years, and I took full advantage. When you start doing the math, it works out to … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Slice Of New York

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Craig Nelson

How can such a simple food bring such enormous pleasure? We ask ourselves this question every time we step up to the take-out counter at Patsy’s Pizzeria (2287 1st Ave b/w 117th & 118th). While we wait to order a … Continue reading →

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