I was in New York City this past weekend and needless to say, food is always a priority when I'm in the Big Apple. When I visit Anne and David I can expect to be fed well, but at affordable prices. Below are some of the highlights.
Chicken Tikka and Puri
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dian food is a staple with Anne and David. They eat it frequently and no matter where we are together, I can expect to eat it. Indian food is usually cheap, but doesn't taste its price. I think it's really hard to screw up Indian food. Chicken tikka is what I ALWAYS order at Indian restaurants, and the chicken tikka I had at Anne and David's favorite Indian spot was pretty good. It wasn't quite as spicy as I would've liked, but that could've been my fault. And the puri....top top top. Fluffy, crispy, etc.
Pancakes and Bacon at Cafe Orlin
I rarely go out for breakfast food so whenever I spend money on pancakes and bacon, it's a big deal. Pancakes with mind blowing diameters, sweet blueberries and crispy bacon is a special treat. This delicious little cafe in St. Mark's Place is affordable and has lovely covered outdoor seating.
http://www.cafeorlin.com/Lamb Burger with Goat Cheese and French Fries at BelcourtThis delicious brasserie is located in the East Village, right under David's apartment (jealous). Their stuff
is pretty pricey but their lamb burger is $12 with goat cheese for $2. Lamb burger was cooked just right and the goat cheese was yummy. My one complaint, way too much goat cheese. The goat cheese almost overwhelms the lamb, you want a good balance. We sat outside and I had the unfortunate experience of having my fries taken off my plate by a drunk bystander. I mean, I enjoy the drunk munchies as much as the next person, but this was ridiculous. It took me a couple of seconds to register what was happening, but I did stop him from coming back for seconds. The fries were tasty and I'd want to steal them too, but really guy? Seriously???
http://belcourtnyc.comFinal thoughts, I think I should start using my digital camera and taking pictures of the food I eat.
dian food is a staple with Anne and David. They eat it frequently and no matter where we are together, I can expect to eat it. Indian food is usually cheap, but doesn't taste its price. I think it's really hard to screw up Indian food. Chicken tikka is what I ALWAYS order at Indian restaurants, and the chicken tikka I had at Anne and David's favorite Indian spot was pretty good. It wasn't quite as spicy as I would've liked, but that could've been my fault. And the puri....top top top. Fluffy, crispy, etc.
is pretty pricey but their lamb burger is $12 with goat cheese for $2. Lamb burger was cooked just right and the goat cheese was yummy. My one complaint, way too much goat cheese. The goat cheese almost overwhelms the lamb, you want a good balance. We sat outside and I had the unfortunate experience of having my fries taken off my plate by a drunk bystander. I mean, I enjoy the drunk munchies as much as the next person, but this was ridiculous. It took me a couple of seconds to register what was happening, but I did stop him from coming back for seconds. The fries were tasty and I'd want to steal them too, but really guy? Seriously???
I don't know how many of you are o'ssed with Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, but it's a pretty good show, highlighting a massive problem in America: school lunches. Schools serve processed pizza after processed pizza, french fries are considered a vegetable, and the "fruit" is fruit cocktail, dripping with sugary syrup. Nasty. I found this blog, written by a teacher who decided to eat school lunches everyday for a year and she's chronicling what she eats and how she feels. Pretty interesting stuff. Check it out.
