Num Pang!!

You know how I feel about sandwiches...I've told you before. But I think I have found a place that's top all others. Num Pang is a Cambodian sandwich shop serving up a variety of surprises...this is a something for everyone kind of place.
The sandwich shop is a cute little take out joint, with reasonably priced food, and an open kitchen, which makes me very happy.  They have two locations in NYC, one in midtown, the other near union square.

There are so many things on this menu I wanted to try but I thought it might be a bit glutinous to order six sandwiches for myself. But geez...it's so hard to decide, cut me some slack.
I tried the pulled duroc pork sandwich with spiced honey, the grilled skirt steak sandwich with crushed coriander and peppercorn, and the grilled corn on the cob. Both sandwiches were served on toasted, semolina flour baguettes, with cucumber, shredded pickled carrots, and chili mayo. The grilled skirt steak was tender and juicy. The pulled pork was mouth-watering. And the corn...OMG! This was my favorite part! I'm disappointed I only ordered one. It was grilled, smothered in spicy mayo, shredded coconut, chili powder with a hint of curry. Seriously, there is no way for me to describe to you how amazing this corn 

was...you just need to go try it yourself. (quick tip-order more than one!)

They also have a ginger barbecue brisket sandwich that I hear is excellent, and a coconut tiger shrimp sandwich that I can't wait to try. I'm definitely headed to Num Pang again this week. Maybe I'll bump into you there. I'll be the one at the counter balancing multiple ears of corn on my already stuffed tray!

Num Pang

140 E41st Street (bw Lexington & 3rd)

21 E12th Street

The Hangover Cure

There is nothing worse than the day after a great night...the payment for all the fun you had the night before...the hangover.  "You want to play, you have to pay" as my mother would say.  But i have something to ease your pain...the ultimate hangover cure.  
Gorilla Cheese NYC is one of NYC's most popular food trucks and they are serving the coveted hangover cure. Their specialty? The grilled cheese sandwich, of course! The menu consists of a long list of grilled cheese varieties, tater tots, mac & cheese bites, and creamy tomato soup.

I hunted Gorilla Cheese down when I was in desperate need of my own cure. I had the cheddar, crumbled bacon and tomato on wheat, with a side of tater tots. Oh boy!  It was everything a grilled cheese is supposed to be...buttery, crispy and stuffed with all the things I love.

Gorilla cheese NYC is casual and unpretentious...they are not trying to be some fancy shmancy truck...they are about grilled cheese, down and dirty...that's why I love them. Sure, you can have your grilled cheese with BBQ pulled pork, prosciutto, or caramelized onions...if you want. You can get dipping sauce for your grilled cheese, like balsamic glaze or sweet thai chile.  But in my opinion, there is nothing like the classic grilled cheese sandwich, and they serve it up perfectly!
Great job Gorilla Cheese...I am cured! ...until next time...




Check out their website or follow Gorilla Cheese NYC on twitter for mobile food locations.
http://gorillacheesenyc.com/

Want a Bite of My Crepe?

When I eat a crepe, I think it tastes different than when everyone else eats crepes. My crepe has different ingredients, a different taste and brings me a world of emotion that no one else experiences. Want to taste "my" crepe? I bet you do! Let me explain...

My first and most memorable crepe was eaten under the Eiffel tower. And when I eat a crepe any where, I feel like I am right back there, standing under the Eiffel tower with my husband...I bet yours doesn't taste like that, does it? The ingredients in my crepe are more than just some chocolate and strawberries; they are joy, passion, and good company.

I recently enjoyed a nutella and banana crepe at Bar Suzette’s booth at Mad. Sq. Eats on 25th & 5th (get there before they shut down, only open until oct. 21). It was nothing short of what a crepe should be…light, delicious, and satisfying.  Plus to top it off, I enjoyed this crepe, as it should be, amongst great company with my favorite cousins, who enjoy a good crepe as much as I do.

Seriously, a crepe should always start with nutella...anything else is a mistake. But Bar Suzette is serving up both sweet and savory crepes, ranging from nutella & coconut to cheeseburger. They also have the most amazing looking French fries, but I'll check that out next time. I was there for one reason only.

Their booth is very cool, with great music, friendly service, and a bit of alcohol, serving wine and prosecco.

Bar Suzette’s home base is their cash only creperie in the Chelsea Market food court.  Their menu is constantly changing…all the more reason to visit often.

So go check it out...order a crepe, take a seat and close eyes as you take the first bite. Imagine yourself...with your family, best friend, or better yet, the man (or woman) of your dreams, standing under the Eiffel tower. Now that's my crepe! Yum!

Bar Suzette: World Crepe Bar

Chelsea Market

425 W. 15th Street

My Big Fat Love Affair

Dear my darling husband, I confess...it's true! I'm having an affair. But my love affair with Fatty Crab shouldn't come in between us. I think we can find a way to make it work with all three of us together. Please consider the possibilities...

Dear reader, please don’t judge me. My husband is rather slim, and I have always had a thing for fat boys. That's why, when Fatty Crab arrived in my life, I couldn't just let it be a one time thing.

Fatty Crab has a group of restaurants and kiosks around Manhattan: Fatty Crab, Fatty Cue, and Fatty Snack.  Each has its own menu with a Southeast Asian base.  Fatty Snack has a southern twist and they currently have a booth set up at Madison Square Eats on 25^th St. & 5^th Ave.  They are serving a BBQ pulled pork bun that will make u reconsider previous relationships.

The BBQ pulled pork is a little oily, but it's spicy, and oh so tender. It's complimented with a pickle, which adds the perfect crunch. It's all served on a Chinese steamed bun that’s light, airy and slightly sweet. It almost tastes like nothing...the buns only purpose is to prevent you from grabbing fist-fulls of pork.  It's the perfect nest, allowing the pork to take center stage.

Well there it is! I’m finally free of my secret, and I want to shout it from the rooftop.

I'm in love with another, and I don't care who knows it.

You can find Fatty Snack at Madison Square Eats until October 21, or check out their website for all their locations.

Holy Lobster

I finally found it! The sandwich that has no peers. I have had many a sandwich in my day, every kind imaginable....so I like to think of myself of a sandwich pro.

So what's on this heavenly sandwich you ask?

Drum roll please...LOBSTER! Exactly! I know what you’re thinking right now. Do I really want lobster on a sandwich? Lobsters amazing and all, but does it belong on my sandwich? The answer is, “YES”! And after you try this version, you’re going to agree, there is no better place for a lobster.

The Red Hook Lobster Pound is serving up the most insane lobster roll I've ever had. I had the Maine style lobster roll, which is definitely the way to go since it's their specialty. They drive to Maine a few times a week to get fresh lobsters. Then they toss huge (and I mean HUGE!) chunks of lobster in a touch of mayo, celery and spices.  Now here's where they go completely above and beyond. They serve this lobster on the most delicious bread. This bread is also brought down from Maine, toasted, and buttered, and piled high with ¼ lb. of lobster meat.

It's amazing! The taste is fresh, and light, and ohhh so heavenly.

The Red Hook Lobster Pound’s home base is of course Brooklyn, serving tons of lobster rolls at various Brooklyn events.  They also have a mobile Lobster truck, that you can hunt down via twitter or their website.  But currently, they have a booth set up at Mad. Sq. Eats, daily from 11am-9pm, until October 21.  Madison Square Eats is an outdoor food fair at Madison Square Park at 23^rd & Madison Ave.  There is huge variety of food to try but The Red Hook Lobster Pound is surely the best bet. 

You've just got to try this miracle of a sandwich. It doesn’t get much better than this.

The Red Hook Lobster Pound

284 Van Brunt St

Brooklyn, NY