Serious Eats - seriouseats.com

Cider braised sprouts for sure

Definetly the cider braised brussel sprouts and pepitas (though spiced up a tiny notch) Yum!

I spend a most lovely vacation in costa. Def hit the Central Market, and go to the Ceviche stands- best cheapest and most authentic. the Central Market was my favorite part of San Jose. Comida Tipicos is incredible- you will be come addicted to gallo pinto.

Tamarindo has many lovely restaurants, with fish right off the boat

In san jose, there is a great restaurant near the folk art open market I will have to check my notes at home and post again. Every thing is just so fresh- be sure to try as many bebidas (fruit shakes) as you can- my favorite ended up being papaya w/milk.. man i want to go back.

Delta Grill on 48 and 9th is my favorite in the city, but also love Great Jones but find them less consistent.

Soyrizo Empanandas with black olives, potato and hard boiled egg cubes, drained muir glen fire roasted tomato and chilis, onion and black beans. So tasty, and can be eatern on the run!

There is a great little market on manhattan ave in greenpoint- not mexican per se, (I think more El Salvadorian) but they have achiote, good queso fresco, a myriad of dried peppers- plus great prices on staple produce such as tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onions, cactus, etc.

Bigos

Whatever the place is called on the river side of greenpoint ave after manhattan passed the catering/dance hall. So Best.

I concur, she makes me cringe and offers nothing of substance

Rib eye, black and blue

Sweet potatoes mashed with goat cheese and truffle oil.

puttanesca

None in NYC that I know of, but a great cheap seafood place on LI- SouthShore Fish & Clams is known for their awesome twin lobster platters (21.95) and great half shells, etc.. def the fries/beer environment, but seriously good and simply prepared seafood.