HARLEM.

After 2 years and 3 months, I can finally say that I've trekked to and ate at Dinosaur BBQ.  I've been craving to come here because Hill Country stunk especially when it pretends to be from Tejas and also I had a Blackboard Eats coupon (free online).  The sausage had a superb mix of herbs and spices but not too spicy.  We didn't even need to use their two sauces. For three people, two platters w/ four sides and banana coconut pudding was sufficient.  Have you ever been excited about cornbread and especially at a bbq joint?  Well, it was a disappointment here.  The sides were not spectacular, to include the mac and cheese - extremely sad about that.  Maybe it was because it was served a small side and not an appetizer or just got the last scoop of it.  I'm not sure but anyway, next time I'll try their Creole Spiced Deviled Eggs! They also have chicken wings but not sure why someone would order that at a bbq joint. 

Quaint little sandwich and breakfast shop in Boston. It is the #1 breakfast place listed on Yelp, so I had to try it. 
The food here is amazing--though it does take awhile to get your food since seating is limited to 8 people inside and 4 people outside and there are only 2 chefs. 
A bit pricey--but completely worth it for a gourmet "home-cooked" meal. 

MURRAY HILL.
Once you step inside the restaurant, you would feel cozy as if there was a fireplace inside.  They only sell thin crust pizza.  For all you Texans, give thin crust a chance!  I was craving Papa Johns for the past two weeks and am now giving up that craving now that I finally ate at Vezzo.  Although the waiter did not know the specific soups of the night, we agreed that it is because no one really orders the soup, rather patrons only come here for the thin crust.  We gave him a break on that one.  Inside, there are about 8-10 tables, either sitting 2 or 4 persons.  Outside on the patio, there are at least 6 tables. Inside, there is a bar that allowed people to sip on their drinks while waiting to pick up their order to go.  I suggest calling ahead of time to place a to go order ((212) 839-8300)


Overall, this is my go-to-pizzeria in my neighborhood.

178 Lexington Ave
(between 30th St & 31st St) 
New York, NY 10016
Tel:(212) 839-8300

www.vezzothincrust.com

LOWER EAST SIDE.

CASH ONLY. Great place for table of two. They pronounce the place: broo*skeh*teh*ria. The paninis were delicious. One of the paninis was overpowered by the amount of brie. I was very happy with the ricotta cheese with the right amount of honey. Our waiter was wonderful! He brought us more bruschetta after our initial plate was depleted. The basil pesto panini was brilliant. I would come back! 

92 Rivington St
(between Ludlow St & Orchard St) 
New York, NY 10002


www.bruschetterianyc.com



Deals? Weekend brunch is $12.50 with a complimentary glass of wine or OJ AND coffee or tea. They have happy hour Monday to Saturday, 4-8 pm, you can get $12 worth of carafe of wine and choice of any bruschetta! 

KIPS BAY.

For some reason, I have been intimidated from walking in this Turkish restaurant - maybe because it has dim lighting and I like to see my food.  Finally! I walked in. Service was wonderful but, of course, this Turkish food was delicious. The waiters were very kind and were attentive to pouring water. They even asked if we wanted more bread for the eggplant appetizer. After our meal, the waiter definitely knew how to sell their desserts. He came out with a tray of at least six samples of different dessert options. Although I was looking for baklava, he didn't have to convince me on the other options! We chose havla, which is made from oil, flour, and sugar as its main ingredients. The waiter informed us that the restaurant buys the havla from a manufacturer that has been producing them for the last 120 years. Would I go back? Yes and I'll bring a group of friends.

115 Lexington Ave
(between 27th St & 28th St) 
Manhattan, NY 10016

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