We got to check out Citi Field's new concession stand menu: the Shackburger (studying abroad in Queens), tacos from Danny Meyer's El Verano Taqueria, clam chowder from Dave Pasternack's Catch of the Day, salami sandwiches from Mama's of Corona, and bites from the Acela Club, the restaurant that will overlook left field. This is definitely not Shea Stadium. More
Mets blogger Zoë was at Citi Field yesterday for the St. John vs. Georgetown game and shared menu visuals on her blog Pick Me Up Some Mets! "The Shackburger was delicious, Blue Smoke fries some of the best I've... More
Gothamist rounds up the concession stands coming to the new Citi Field baseball stadium opening April 13. Vendors will include Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, and Box Frites. The stadium will also have a "premium dining area" in the Delta Sky360... More
With so many Mexicans living and working in Corona you’d think that a new tortilleria wouldn’t be that big of a deal. Chowhound's buzz about Tortilleria Nixtamal indicated otherwise though, and inspired me to take a hike from my... More
As far as MSG goes, I'm with Jeffrey Steingarten. There's no such thing as “Chinese restaurant syndrome.” I'll be sure to report back if I experience chifa syndrome though.. Before anyone gets the wrong idea about this place, I should... More
Years of eating in Colombian restaurants have conditioned my brain and palate to associate the word chicharrón with crispy, fried pork skin. So the first time I saw chicharrón con salsa verde listed as a special at a Mexican... More
The days of Indian Summer may be numbered, but that didn’t seem to phase Timmy O’Leary—the man behind Timmy O’s Frozen Custard. Visiting his two-month old store, which is practically around the corner from the Lemon Ice King of... More
Photograph of Donovan's Pub from wallyg on Flickr; photograph of El Sitio's pork chops from wEnDaLicious on Flickr; photograph of Sripraphai from roboppy on Flickr; photograph of Leo's Latticini (Mama's) from Kathy Chan If you're going to the U.S.... More
Photograph by Dave Cook A few weeks ago while I was feasting on huaraches and pupusas, at the Red Hook ball fields Serious Eats meet-up I ran into Dave Cook, the man behind Eating in Translation. It’s always good... More
Named for the highest peak in the Andes, Panaderia Aconcagua isn’t as scenic as its namesake, but that doesn’t matter since there are plenty of tasty treats to be at this bakery/cafe. The display case is filled with all... More
