There are a million international varieties of shaved ice, but Taiwanese-style holds a special place in my heart. While some have fruit toppings, you'll traditionally find sweetened beans, jellies, taro root, and related goodies, tied together with a generous drizzle of brown sugar syrup, and if you're lucky, a hit of oh-so-sweet condensed milk. No wonder I was determined to find New York City's perfect bowl. I pared the list down to 11 spots in Manhattan and Flushing—and found the best shaved ice in New York. More

[Photograph: Robyn Lee] We've never done this before, but SE overlord Ed Levine thought it'd be a good idea and we all agreed. Invite one of our serious eatin' readers (who will be in New York City tomorrow morning—that... More