A Spoonful of Sofrito: Best Pizzas in New York! New York Pizza Tour!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Best Pizzas in New York! New York Pizza Tour!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

New York City is world renown for its pizza!  Let's be honest, when you eat pizza outside of NYC the quality and flavor never seems to measure up.  I remember tasting pizza in Philly, Boston, San Juan, and Los Angeles and thinking to myself how sad these slices were-nothing is like NYC pizza!

Before my Chicago fam starts beefing with me, let me say that Chi-Town deep dish is incredible and there's nothing like it in NYC.  Still, I prefer a good old fashion NYC dollar slice any day!

Check out Mikey Chen's latest video, from his YouTube Channel Strictly Dumpling!,  as he gives us a tour of his favorite pizza eateries throughout the City. I know I'm heading downtown for that incredible Vodka Pizza at Rubirosa and that cheesy artisanal slice at Kesté as soon as possible! I hope you join me!

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

 

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Favorite Ramen Bowls in NYC!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Favorite Ramen Bowls in NYC!

Sofrito Lovers,

As Fall progresses, it's getting colder and when the nip in the air gets too intense it becomes time for hot soup-in particular, Ramen!

I love me some Ramen! I mean, real Ramen, not that heart attack causing swill you can buy for fifty cents at the bodega! I'm talking about a hot steamy bowl of Japanese deliciousness full of veggies, pork, and copious amounts of chewy noodles!  That is what real Ramen is and if this description is foreign to you, then you need to check out the article below and get your ass to one of these spots.  

Once you have some real Ramen, you won't ever go back to those little salt bomb bags!  Okay, I can't front! When things are bad and I need a quick ramen fix, then I get a Machuran Oriental flavor, but I doctor it up as much as possible!  But still, you must try some of the spots mentioned in the EatNYC 

article below!  I guarantee you'll love them!

Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen Provecho!

Warm Up With Our Favorite Ramen Bowls
Published on October 22, 2017 by Zoe Becker

Face it: It’s going to start getting cold here in NYC. It’s undeniably fall and what comes next? That’s right. Winter (UGH). Winter means cold weather, sweaters, and hot soup. Don’t go for just any soup, though, try these bowls of ramen which just happen to be some of our faves...

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A Spoonful of Sofrito: Where to eat on the Upper West Side!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Where to eat on the Upper West Side!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

To quote Stephanie Tuder and Robert Sietsema (my all time foodie crush), "The assertion that there are no good restaurants on the Upper West Side simply isn’t true." and I couldn't agree more!

The whole reason I started this blog was to enlighten people who think good food can only be found under 96th St.  When I first saw this post, I thanked the Foodie Gods for this blessing!  It's about time Eater.com featured these delicious uptown eateries!

This list is pretty awesome; I'm a huge fan of Makana and Curry King!  Check out the list for a few more amazing spots!  Go taste for yourself! ¡Buen provecho!

Where to Eat on the Upper West Side 

 

 

From the best smoked fish to mouth-scorching dry pot by Stefanie Tuder and Robert Sietsema Nov 1, 2017, 5:02pm EDT

The assertion that there are no good restaurants on the Upper West Side simply isn’t true. From the upscale establishments around Lincoln Center to the cluster of great inexpensive eateries along West 106th Street to the string of mid-priced bistros marching up Amsterdam Avenue, the UWS has lots to offer.

Here, a map to the best, arranged geographically from north to south.

 

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A Spoonful of Sofrito: 4th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

4th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest!

Sofrito Lovers,

Mark your calendars!  Set your IPhone reminders!  Saturday, November 18th from 2pm-9pm join us at The 4th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest at the El Barrio Artspace!  

This contest is a celebration of the incredible art of making Pasteles, which I describe as Puerto Rican tamales made from green banana, platanos, or yucca dough.  The dough is filled with a stewed meat (pork, chicken, or whatever),  wrapped in platano leaf, boiled, and served hot with your choice of condiments. Usually served during holidays, good pasteles are a celebration unto themselves!  They remind us of family, holidays, good times with friends, and how beautiful our culture is!

Every Boricua (Puerto Rican), thinks his or her parent or grandparent makes the best pasteles or that their family recipe is the most amazing!  This competition puts the daring and bold's claims to the test!  It's all friendly competition of course...yeah, right!

Check it out and GO TASTE FOR YOURSELF! ¡Buen provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Top 5 CREEPY Facts About Starbucks!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Top 5 CREEPY Facts About Starbucks!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

It might shock you all to know that I hate coffee!  Yes, this Puerto Rican doesn't like to drink café!  I think this widespread concoction is nasty as hell!  I'd rather drink mouth wash than that garbage!  

Now, before you all beat me like a dime store piñata, just hear me out!  I was never raised with the stuff; my mother didn't believe in serving us this life blood of the Latino community.  When I was older and tried it for myself, I found the taste foul and off putting!

I know many of you love coffee and in particular Starbucks!  Being the enemy of all chain restaurants, bars, and coffee shops (I'll explain later), I thought it was necessary to share the video posted below from WatchMojo.com, Top 5 CREEPY Facts About Starbucks!  I found it really informative, interesting, and disgusting!  Get ready to have your mind blown!

Suck on that frappuccino!  Watch and then NEVER taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: Easy Trini Corn Pie!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

Easy Trini Corn Pie!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

Caribbean Corn Pies are a delicious little-known dish that juxtaposes the sweetness of corn with savory spices, herbs, and the occasional tangy cheese. Corn pies easily pair with most cooked meats and vegetable medleys!  Whether as a side dish or entree, you'll see that corn pies are an incredible addition to your meal!

The video below, from Cooklikeajamaican, features a recipe for a Trinidadian Corn pie that is nothing less than spectacular!

Watch, cook, and then taste for yourself!  ¡Buen Provecho!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: 5 Seafood Standouts in NYC!

A Spoonful of Sofrito: A pinch of advice that will add a lot of flavor to your life.

5 Seafood Standouts in NYC!

 

Sofrito Lovers,

I don't know what it is about the autumn weather, but I never crave seafood more than when it's Fall!  Despite my partner David's deep seated pure hatred of seafood, I still manage to get my mariscos (Spanish for Seafood) on from time to time.  I just have to do far far far away from him and then brush my teeth thoroughly afterwards or there will be no smoochies for me!

When I came across this incredibly informative article on ChowHound, I knew I had to try out some of these eateries and, of course, share this post with you!  I'm slowly making my way through Ms. Liu's list and so far I've loved them all!  I highly recommend Laut in Union Square, the food was incredible!

Read the article below and go taste for yourself!  ¡Buen provecho!

5 Seafood Standouts in an Infinite Sea of Options!

by Liana Lau, Chowhound

 
New York City is a twenty-four-hour amusement restaurant park brimming with 45,000 rides for all ages. An urban layout of 200 cuisines, for a daily estimate of 8.55 million thrill-seekers, probing for the next meal to savor. Excitement awaits you every time a door is opened, when your name is heard through the crowd to the seats that will take you on a remarkable experience. New York City converts every ingredient in the world, creating a melting pot of revolutionary art forms. Seafood is the Picasso, a predominant figure in this gargantuan metropolitan, innovative, forward-thinking and imaginative.

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