what to eat in NYC, summer 2011

i love going out to eat, its probably one of my favorite things to do. I am constantly on yelp.com or menupages.com on either my phone or my macbook. hopefully if i get hired soon ( crosses fingers ) i will be able to try out this list. I picked out what looked best on blogs and sites according to reviews and photos.

1. Calexico

— locations, 24th street & bway (manhattan) ,greenpoint & redhook (brooklyn).

I love mexican food and the menu looks awesome!

2. Clinton St. Baking

— location, 4 cliton street

I’m not a huge fan of breakfast but brunch is a must.

smoked salmon sandwich with scallion cream cheese

crab cake sandwich

3. Maharlika

— location, E 12th street & 1st ave

Filipino food, why not? i have never tried it but i have heard such amazing things about it. The spices, condiments and most importantly the culture of the food makes me what to try it.

adobo stuffed chicken wings with scrambled eggs and garlic fried rice

mango-stuffed french toasted with caramelized baby coconut

4. Hill Country

— location, 30 West 26th street

Once i was watching a show on the foodnetwork and it was all about BBQ and how its done right, from the big slices of bread to the paper bags. I didnt think there was any in nyc until i researched and found Hill Country.

5. Lombardi’s

— location, 32 spring street

according to the website its the first pizzeria ever. and according to the reviews its he best pizza ever. and i love white pizza therefore i must go.

White Pizza

6. The Mercer Kitchen

— location, 99 Prince street

all american food, i would love to try the desserts.

7. Delicatessen

— location, 54 prince street

american food, i always pass by and i would love to try their french toast.

8. Calle Ocho

— location, 446 Columbus ave

latin american cuisine can possibly be one of the best types of food in the world. the unlimited sangria alone is a reason to go.

Paella

UNLIMITED SANGRIA?!