NYC Eats

New York City is a very special place for Alexander and me. It's where we fell in love with each other and shared all our first memories together. Many of those memories were made over delicious food and drinks, and as we plan our next visit to the city I remember all those good times and the delicious meals! I love to make lists, and I love food even more, so here's our list of NYC food favorites along with our handpicked menu items:

BREAKFAST

• Grey Dog: The Challah French Toast is delicious!
• Murray's Cheese: Breakfast Burrito
• Ray's Deli: Every New Yorker has their favorite place to get a bagel, and ours is Ray's

LUNCH

• Toasties: An unassuming sandwich shop that has some tricks up its sleeve. Try the Alice, layers of turkey, granny smith apple, and brie!
• The Meatball Shop: You can't go wrong with anything on this menu, but our favorite is the kitchen sink with the family jewels!
• Rockaway Taco: In the summer we would travel all the way out to the beach at Far Rockaway just to get fish tacos from this stand. They also have the most refreshing italian ice I've ever tasted
• Taim: Taim was the first falafel I tried and I never want to try anyone else's. We both love the Harissa Falafel Sandwich, a little spicy but the perfect balance of flavors

DINNER

• Joseph Leonard: We went on our first date here, the atmosphere is perfect and so is the pan roasted chicken
• Pam's Thai: A hole in the wall jewel on 49th street. It doesn't look like much, but the Red Curry, Spring Rolls, and Thai Iced Tea will keep you coming back for the authentic Thai flavor!
• James: My favorite is the burger, with the herb fries, and the St. Anne's to drink!
• Dumont Burger: The burgers are great, but we go here for the DuMac and Cheese with bacon. If you can't go there, get the New Brooklyn Cookbook and make it yourself!
• Fette Sau: The best BBQ I've ever had, and that's saying something because I'm from the deep south. The baked beans are also to-die-for and the beer selection is great
• Sweetwater: We found this place while exploring one day and it became a fast favorite. We both love the burger with caramelized onions and I like to drink the hot toddy they serve when it's cool outside 
• Victoria Restaurant and Deli: I discovered this place when I was living in Harlem. This is the most authentic Dominican food I've had in the states. The chicken nachos are my go-to take out food!

DESSERT

• Donut Plant: Vanilla Bean, Creme Brulee, and Valrhona Chocolate donuts are a must
• Billy's Bakery: Billy's was our Sunday afternoon ritual. I love the lemon bars and the caramel pecan cheesecake
• City Cakes: A designer cake shop that also sells the biggest and most delicious chocolate chip cookie!
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: It's worth it to find one of these trucks and taste their special flavors. Try the Earl Gray Tea ice cream or the Palm Sugar (my favorite)

What are your favorite places to eat?