New York Trip

I recently returned from a short trip to New York for a holiday.  Food was my main reason for gallivanting around that fine city so I present to you some of my favourite experiences.

For those interested, my top three burgers in order were:

Restaurant
1. The Burger Joint, lobby of Le Meridian Parker Hotel, double burger medium rare with the works
2. Bill’s Bar and Burger, bacon and cheese burger
3. Montmarte, raclette burger medium rare

Fast Food
1. Shake Shack
2. Five Guys, Burgers and Fries
3. Smashburger

Some other things I learnt:
The beef is better in America
The milkshakes are better in America
The coffee is better in Australia (in my opinion)
After having NYC hot dogs, I can never eat a dog at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels again
Maine lobster rolls are worth all the fuss
Go to THELEwala for amazing Indian rolls
Food portions in New York are ‘normal’, no overloaded plates like you’re warned about when you mention an upcoming US trip
Prepare your wallet: meals at breakfast cafes are the same Dollar amounts (ie pancakes are on average $AUD16 here and also $USD16 there but take into account the exchange rate and mandatory tipping!)

Next week, back to regular reviews but for now: minimal talk, just a photo explosion!

Francois Payard Bakery counter

Francois Payard Bakery counter

Francois Payard Bakery meatloaf sandwich

Union Square Greenmarket

Pigalle, eggs Benedicte ($US15)

M&M’s World

M&M’s World

FAO Schweetz

FAO Schweetz (this Nerds box was about 30cm tall)

FAO Schweetz

Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue

Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue, ribs

Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue, brisket

Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue

Fried Oreos!

Chicken phall roll and aloo paneer roll

THELEwala

Shake Shack

Duck Season at Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Le Parker Meridian lobby…

Hidden next to the curtains…

Instructions for ordering at Burger Joint

Wall graffiti

Burger Joint, double cheeseburger with the works, medium rare

Smashburger, chocolate milkshake

Smashburger, bacon and cheese burger

Smashburger, bacon and cheese burger

Smashburger, chicken burger

Smashburger, chicken burger

Clinton St. Baking Company, wild Maine blueberry

Clinton St. Baking Company, chocolate milkshake

Clinton St. Baking Company, Spanish scramble

Clinton St. Baking Company, Clinton St. Omelette

Clinton St. Baking Company, country breakfast

Clinton St. Baking Company, pancakes with warm maple butter

Bronx steak sandwich ($US6)

Deli drinks

Deli drinks

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market, Connecticut lobster roll (butter and lemon)

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market

Broadway Bites food market, General Tso chicken and watermelon & lychee juice

Broadway Bites food market, pulled pork roll

Bill’s Bar and Burger

Sugar Hill golden ale

Bill’s Bar and Burger

Bill’s Bar and Burger, quality takeaway

Bill’s Bar and Burger

Dough Loco

Dough Loco

Dough Loco

Montmarte, raclette burger ($US19)

Gallow Green rooftop bar

Gallow Green rooftop bar

Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine menu

Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine, Cuban sandwich

Great name!

Pedro’s Mexican, Brooklyn

Brooklyn Roasting Company

Brooklyn Roasting Company cold brew

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market

Street market in Tribeca

Street market in Tribeca

Ceci Cela

Ceci Cela croissant

Ceci Cela Danish

Ceci Cela cappuccino

Takeaway pizza

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

Grand Central Station food hall

JG Melon bacon and cheese burger

Supermarket – sauces

Supermarket – bacon

Supermarket – cheese

“Green hot” hot dog

Papaya King menu

Papaya King

(Name unknown) French patisserie

(Name unknown) French patisserie

(Name unknown) French patisserie

Green Cafe counter

Absolute Bagels

Absolute Bagels breakfast bagel

Five Guys vending machine

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Luke’s Lobster

Luke’s Lobster Maine lobster roll ($US16)

The Gray Dog quesadillas

The Gray Dog

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket

Union Square Greenmarket