Adam! I have been waiting for a post like this.

I live a block from Smiling and I have never liked it, the sauce is too candy-sweet for me.

But I have been ordering from Lenny's ever since I used to live a block away from that place. I was really pleased to see your green check mark on that map, a truly good NY slice. As soon as I read this I walked right on over—my mouth watering—to grab a slice.

I even tried Peppe's based on your review and I, too, found the crust too bland.

This was a really great idea, thanks again for such a great post. Can't wait to try Tomato & Basil.

Ps... Can we convince Ed to do a similar post focusing on sandwiches, map and all?

Dinosaur Wango Tango

Kettle Chips (next to Zapp's - strangely missing) are some of my favorite chips out there. Their Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper being tops in my book.
I checked out their website, but I couldn't find the Aztec Chocolate, Royal Indian Curry, Dragon Five Spice or Twisted Chili Lime. Where'd you find those?

Also, in the Syracuse area, there are Terrell's, who makes a Dinosaur Bar-b-que flavor which is really good, different from most barbecue chips out there (in a good way).

I will have to respectfully disagree, I don't really like a sweet bbq sauce either and I don't think their sauce is too sweet.

Personally, I love to add their Garlic Chipotle Pepper Sauce over my bbq, they don't keep it on the tables for whatever reason, so you have to ask for it. My mouth waters just thinking about that hot sauce, it goes perfectly with meat, it is absolutely delicious.

ps... went to 'Ino last night and had the Truffled Egg Toast, and man, that was so FFFFing good! I also tried to go to Il Buco for the Porchetta Panino, but they are closed for renovations...

Yes, the Dinosaur! The wings are great, and the bbq is some of the best I've ever had. I'll even go as far to say the best in the city.

Ben & Jerry's

Crunchy

Bialy

Whipped Cream Cheese

Sauerkraut

Dark Chocolate

Sweet Butter

Pastrami

French Fries

Espresso

Crispy

Dark Meat