“Sure thing, head to Nica
Trattoria on E 84th St. and 1st Ave., and make sure to
order the gnocchi WITH gorgonzola sauce, NOT pesto…Oh and one other thing: they
only take cash!”
This phone conversation is
not an uncommon occurrence for me. All of my relatives and close friends come
to me when they need to know anything restaurant related.
- Best cheap pizza?
- Best place to lounge around and sip on some of NYC best crafted cocktails?
- Best Chinese dim sum?
- Best burgers?
- Best fine dining French food?
You ask it, I can probably
name it. And on the rare chance that I can’t, I know exactly where to find it. There’s
sure to be a former coworker of mine in the restaurant industry that knows
exactly where to go when you’re craving pork belly tacos at 3 AM.
It really bothers me when
people claim they’re “foodies” but can’t even distinguish the difference
between Rosemary and Thyme. I was born with a hypersensitive pallet. I can tell
you if the water made for coffee was boiled, microwaved, or re-heated with just
one test sip. I can (for the most part) distinguish and break down dishes,
naming different ingredients used. I can also picture flavors in my head and
know what ingredients will complement each other without having taken a bite.
I. am. a. foodie.
Cool blog.
ReplyDeleteIs this going to include cooking ideas or just dining out? I travel a lot and could use local info - maybe you could find other foodie experts to connect with in other cities. Good luck and I'm looking forward to reading more posts.
Hey thanks Steve. I think I am primarily going to focus on dining out, with my personal critiques on restaurants. My goal is not to focus on one specific type of restaurant or cuisine; I hope to cover everything from chain restaurants to hole-in-the-wall hidden gems. I would also like for this blog to be more interactive, where people can ask about what to order at a specific place or request a review of someplace specific. Thanks for reading :)
DeleteI love it!! you are definitely a foodie, "foodie seeks new food experiences as a hobby rather than simply eating out for convenience or hunger" YES!!! finally someone who can help and tell us where to go or find many cuisines belonging to various ethnic groups. You know the deal, you are aficionado of food and drink. You are my BEST personal food GPS...Keep it going!! I want more of this!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tia! Thats my goal :)
DeleteAwesome! I can't wait to discover new places through your recommendations.
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