Xi’an Famous Foods, NYC Review
Xi’an Famous Foods has a few locations and they all serve the same delicious and addictive dishes. Everything looks good here and you can’t go wrong. We visited the East Village location and sampled only two items since we had to move on to another eating adventure but the little taste we had was enough to keep us coming back for more.
2011 Rouses Crawfish Eating Contest
Adrian Morgan from Baton Rouge forced world champion eater Sonya Thomas to an eat-off at the Rouses World Championship Crawfish Eating Contest.
Both Morgan and Thomas ate 3 1/4 pounds of crawfish within 10 minutes leading to a tie. Sonya won the eat-off and took home the $2,000 prize. Her winning secret – she ate the shells, legs and all!
Zagat Food Truck Frenzy
From cbslocal.com
The Zagat Food Truck Frenzy, a gathering of 20 of New York City’s favorite food trucks, is coming to Chelsea on Wednesday, May 18.
Why Spain is a Top Foodie Destination
I first discovered Spanish food at a tapas bar in New York City and fell in love instantly, since then I had wanted to travel to Spain and experience the real thing.
I finally had the chance to visit Barcelona; the main goal of the trip was to experience the many tapas bars and excellent food and culture. I was not disappointed and intend to visit again in the coming years for the same reason – the food!
The SAVEUR 100 Chefs’ Edition
Chefs are a special breed. They’re dedicated artists who live and breathe food. Some are ambassadors of international cuisines; others wow us with their creative interpretations. All are teachers who inspire us to become the best cooks we can be. So, when it came time for this year’s SAVEUR 100 — our annual list of great finds from the world of food — we turned to the toques. The result is the most passionate and authoritative SAVEUR 100 yet, a grab bag of chef-recommended tools, tricks of the trade, must-visit restaurants, beloved books, amazing drinks, guilty-pleasure foods, and much more. It’s a peek inside the kitchens, hearts, and minds of some of the world’s most talented cooks — a road map for living the most delicious life possible.
Restaurant Review Oyster Bar at Palace Station, Las Vegas
Of all the delectable gastronomic options in the world, I find myself most intrigued by Oysters. Their fresh-from-the-sea taste and buttery texture keep me endlessly on the tips of my toes, searching high and low for the best Oysters in the world. While traveling for work, or for pleasure, I always make it my mission to find the best Oysters available, no matter what city I might find myself in. It’s become a painstaking, yet altogether enjoyable mission that’s provided me with more than a few surprises.
NYC Top Eats Under $40
The world famous Michelin restaurant guide awarded another 21 inexpensive, neighborhood-favorite eateries “Bib Gourmand” status Wednesday.
There are now 95 restaurants in the city with the revered designation, which is given to restaurants that serve two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less, Michelin said Tuesday.
Flushing’s Sichuan sizzler Little Pepper, Greenpoint’s brick-oven pizzeria Paulie Gee’s, Rego Park’s Taiwanese outpost Andy’s Seafood & Grill, and Brooklyn Heights’ Jack the Horse Tavern were all among the new tasty picks.
Best Wine Bars in NYC
The Bourgeois Pig
111 E 7th Street
New York, NY
212-475-2246
bourgeoispigny.com
A massive wine selection, amazing sweet and savory fondue, and the funky shabby-chic decor make this East Village spot a must visit in our opinion. Enjoy half-price bottles of wine Monday – Wednesday 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Dessert Food Porn With Diana Wentworth
Delicious desserts shared with Diana Wentworth best selling #1 NY Times co-author Chicken Soup for the Soul Cookbook.
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