Broadway Bites 2014

Greenly Sq pop-up market proves to be a street food paradise.

Some seriously creative culinary vendors include Graffiti/Me & You, Jicama, Chutney, Asia Dog, Red Hook Lobster, Brooklyn Taco, Gelato Ti Amo, Hong Kong Street Cart, Bar Suzette, Mighty Balls, Mexicue, and more!

  

Sifting through each outdoor kitchen stand to find the best bite is tough...but only because all the choices seem equally delicious and I want to try everything at once!

We finally decided to try the buzzed about Teriyaki Balls from Mimi and Coco NY.

BEST. DECISION. EVER. When I eat out I like it to be something I've never tried before and can't just whip up at home. These Teriyaki Balls were really satisfying and unless you have some serious time and a food scientist background, I don't see myself (or anyone else I know) going home to make them, which is what makes them special and worth the trip to 33rd st. 

The outside coating of the ball has almost a pancake-like texture, then you can choose the inside stuffing...sausage, shrimp, or potato.  We tried the first two options and the flavors are sweet, salty, crunchy, tender...pretty much everything you could want in one BITE. 

Next, since it's summer (and we walked over 20 blocks from our office to get here), we thought something fresh and light would serve us well. Two Tablespoons was the perfect choice for a healthy vegan and gluten free meal....for two non-vegan, non-gluten free girls so you know it's good!

We each ordered a combo that came with two rolls and a noodle salad. pictured below is their Lentil, Beet, and Goat Cheese Roll, Corn, Coconut, and Curry Sauce Roll, Cucumber, Edamame, and Sesame dressed Noodle Salad, and Lentil, Kale, and Masala Sauce Noodle Salad. That's a lot of commas...I can't even pick a favorite because I loved it all, the lentils were cooked and spiced perfectly, and the corn/coconut roll was sweet and crunchy. 

I really can't wait to come back to #BWAYBITES over the course of the summer and try everything else! For example who can say no to a wood burning oven in the middle of a busy street in Midtown Manhattan?
NO ONE. Exactly, that's my point.

Just head over to 33rd and Broadway any time between 11am-9pm daily from June 3rd to August 1st and find your favorite bite, will ya!

For more info visit http://urbanspacenyc.com/broadway-bites/

National Beef Jerky Day 2014

"There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate" -Robert Brault

In honor of National Jerky Day, I give you the #meatrushmore masterpiece! Free beef jerky today, June 12th, in Columbus Circle. Paleo eaters rejoice.

Assembly Media Summer Party at the Mondrian Soho

Starting things off right with a fresh spring roll at the Mondrian Hotel Penthouse in Soho.

Hor d'oeuvres passed around included chicken satay, toast with cheese, oil, and shaved truffles, steak skewers, veggie skewers, mini lemon cream cannolis, and strawberry shortcake mmmhmmm

Marlena and Diana, my best friends (and fellow food lovers)! 

NYC, all I see is untapped food

Bread and truffles

Cannoli freaks close out the night

Big Apple BBQ 2014

This past weekend BBQ joints from all over the country met in Madison Sq. Park to worship the stuff of America. Pulled pork, brisket, and sausage populated the menus and brought in huge crowds of delicious smoke and meat-lovin people. These are my kind of people, all ages, laying down a blanket in the park, waiting in line for a taste of summer.

Salt Lick BBQ came all the way from Texas just so we could appreciate their brisket and sausage with essential white bread and coleslaw

Smokers decorated the streets of Madison ave, making you wonder how something resembling a pig graveyard could be such a delight 

 The view wasn't so bad either! 

Even this guy looks like he's having a good time...cigar in mouth and all

Delaney of Brooklyn had their own take on sausage and brisket served with salty tomato and onion

Some other places we tried that are not pictured were Bob Gibson's whole hog, 17th Street baby back ribs, and Homestyle BBQ for beef ribs. All delicious and made for a spectacular day!