The folks at Taco Bell and Frito-Lay have joined forces to bring us the next generation of taco-chip hybrids: the Doritos Locos Tacos Doritos in both Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch flavors. That's right, a chip version of the taco version of a chip. So meta. We kind of wanted to hate them, but really couldn't. More
Williamsburg is a party neighborhood to be sure, but also more of dining out destination every day. So when it gets late and you're feeling hungry after a drink or two, you don't need to sacrifice good taste to fill your belly. More
Making cocktails is one part creativity, one part knowledge of the classics. And there are a lot of fine tomes out there that detail the cocktail tradition. What books can teach us the most about drinks? We asked 16 bartenders for their favorite cocktail books. Here's what they had to say. More
Chorizo, provolone, and sweet olive salad come together in this salumeria sandwich. More
The Lower East Side has no shortage of booze-spongey food open late on the cheap. But some bites are better than others, worth a special trip no matter the hour. From hero sandwiches and corner slices to meatballs and steamed crab legs, here are 15 ways to eat well after after dark on the LES. More
Trying to find a decent lunch around Penn Station is hard at the best of times, but battling the crowds to get to Sergimmo Salumeria is worth it. More
There are a lot of chocolates in New York City, but not all of them will get you...brownie points on Valentine's Day. From well-executed classics for the purists to more unusual flavor combinations for adventurous chocolate lovers, any one of these 7 choices would make a deliciously thoughtful gift. This year, if you're going to gift chocolate, do it right. More
Food-friendly events for the weekend and beyond. More
We've put together a list of our 20 favorite dips, from the classic Ranch to Hot Salsa Verde to the Super Bowl-friendly Buffalo Chicken Dip. Try any one of these and it'll be like you ate a meal without even having to lift a fork. More
Whether you're planning on actually watching the Super Bowl or just using it as an excuse to eat excessive amounts of wings, here are plenty of options for you. More
East Village newcomer (and Wayland expansion) Animals serves a surprisingly complex vegetarian sandwich that delivers on its promises. More
Nestled in the cozy little expansion of The Wayland, the newly opened Animals offers a selection of about a dozen sandwiches that sound as wild as its name suggests. The most obviously enticing option on the menu was the Pulled Bacon ($9), and barring some bread issues, it's nearly as delicious as it is pretty. More
Say hello to one of our newest interns, Lily! She first realized she was a serious eater during her 8th grade computer class, when she'd spend her free time making Powerpoint presentations of food photos while everyone else played Neopets. We totally get you, Lily. More
Everything we made this week. More
Everything we ate out on the town this week. More
@debbymmmmm Hmm, taking a "you chose to have this job, so don't complain" attitude is really unfair and oversimplifies the problem. Also, I don't think fast food workers really get tipped that often...you might have made a good living, but as the post says, the average salary for fast food workers in NYC is $11,000. How are people supposed to support themselves (and their families) with that, especially in a city with such a high cost of living? Why WOULDN'T they complain? Just because these workers "knew what they were getting into" doesn't mean they should just shut up and quietly accept their terrible pay.
It's not as easy as just going out and finding different work. If it was, we'd all have our dream jobs.
I guess it seems pretty simple to me--tipping generously is nice, and doesn't it feel good to be nice? Isn't that what little Haley Joel Osment taught us in Pay it Forward? Kind of...?
@gdev i've only seen delivery fees when ordering from places that delivery by car, so i assume that those delivery fees go towards gas and...other car related maintenance stuff. if that really is the case, then i think that's pretty reasonable since delivery guys often use their own cars.
Oh god, the subject of tipping gets me so riled up. Delivery guys should AT LEAST AT LEAST be tipped the same as you would tip the waitstaff, but so often they're under-tipped. Think about it, it's more work and more dangerous to bring food to your (or my) lazy ass. It's so shitty that websites like Seamless always defaults to a $2 tip no matter how large your order is. If you get more food, you should tip more, just like you would in a restaurant!! But to be fair, I didn't notice that until I started working in a restaurant. I'd usually be way too hungry and just assume my tip was adjusted accordingly...but it wasn't. So that's something to be aware of.
Also, @mgchan if the food is cold or gross or your order was messed up, it's not fair to assume that it's the delivery guy's fault and short him his tip for doing his job. It could be the kitchen's fault or the waitstaff's fault, and besides, the delivery guy still brought you the food, right? I mean, I kind of get it, tipping for bad service doesn't feel great but tipping is like a social contract. 15% is the bare minimum, and if you're at least getting the bare minimum service--getting water, having your table cleaned and your gross food leftovers bussed, getting food delivered, whatever--you should be paying for that...unless you straight up did not get your food or got spit on or something. Otherwise, do it yourself! People who work in the service industry (at least in the US) often make below minimum wage and depend on those tips to make up their income (which even then, is not great).
I was a slice of Pizza for Halloween!
@Amy--Thanks for the tip! I actually tried it a few weeks ago and was really pleased that the bus pops you out right at the door. You're right, SUPER easy.
Awesome post Max!!!!! I can't wait to try San Rasa. I was thinking of going this Sunday, but I guess I'll have to change my plans and leave Sundays for Lakruwana!
Oh my god, baby Hambone!!!!!!! I'm dying
So cool! Did you try any of the baby shrimp?
I wish I was there right now
this is how i'm spending my weekend!
Sahadi's, of course! Also Mediterranean Foods in Astoria, H Mart in Flushing, and Stinky Bklyn.
Whoa, what a way to make Frito Pie even better!
Erin, this was great!
Hambone, I just want to love you!
apple sauce AND sour cream!
anthony bourdain feeding me russ and daughters
Grand Army Plaza!
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Well, at least it was better than that awful waffle pork belly disaster