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New York City Finest Restaurants
Apr 22nd
The wonderful city of New York is one of the most populous cities with a vast mix of cultures. Due to the fact that it is also a trend setting city it also has very strong influences over the fashion world, entertainment, and culture. Due to these strong influences New York you will find some of the best restaurants with the best cuisine anywhere in the world.
Within the food culture of New York you will soon find that the vast number of immigrants from all over the world influences it. You have the Italian and Eastern Europe culture that has made New York famous for their amazing cheesecakes for example. It may sound unbelievable but New York is home to just around 4,000 different types of food vendors from all different types of cultures.
Another great thing about New York is that it is the main host to some of the best Haute-cuisine restaurants. You will quickly find a vast array of different types of top cuisines such as English, Indian, and Chinese among others.
Due to the fact that New York is home to some of the finest restaurants in New York you will never have to worry about running out of choices when you are looking for a night out on the town. There are a variety of different kosher restaurants that are home to some of the greatest red meat in the world. Also there are a variety of other great restaurants with amazingly delicious foods.
No matter what you are looking for in your dining out experience in New York you will surely find it. If you are looking for a quick meal the hot dog vendors located around the city are some of the most popular on the run meals for anyone. If you are looking for a great Greek restaurant New York is home to some of the best.
If you are looking for Mexican restaurants you will find some of the best Mexican cuisine located right in the heart of the city. You can also head to China Town to find some of the best Chinese food you have ever tasted. If you are in the mood for a great Italian meal you will even find it here.
New York is one of the most populous cities in America. You should really consider giving some of these great restaurants a try. No matter what you may be hungry for you will surely find it here. If you are looking at heading to New York on your next vacation you can check out the Internet for all the great food that they have to offer. Come on over and check it out today.
New York City’s Chinatown Restaurants
Apr 21st
Chinatown is located in Manhattan, New York. It is one of the largest Asian communities In America. There are many wonderful restaurants nestled in Chinatown. They have the greatest Asian groceries and markets in New York City. Here you can find any ingredients you need to make authentic Asian cuisine. I recently got some Chinese recipes while visiting Chinatown. These dishes are very easy to prepare. I will start with a seafood recipe first.
Fried Live Fish in Pepper Sauce:
2 thin slices of live fish
1 bowl of corn flour
Minced ginger and scallions
Salt
1 dish of pepper sauce
1 head of lettuce
First make shallow parallel cuts across the fish slices. Then marinate fish with salt, ginger, and scallions. Put the oil in a wok or deep non-stick skillet. Fry the fish until it is crisp. Take the fish out and put it on top of lettuce slices on a plate. Sprinkle with pepper sauce. That’s all there is to it.
Here is another favorite of mine. It is also an extremely easy dish to prepare.
Beef in Oyster Sauce:
1 piece of beef fillet
1 egg
Soda
Sugar
Salt
Oil
Oyster sauce
Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Water
5 mushrooms
Coriander
Minced garlic, ginger, and scallions
Shred beef and add the egg, soda, soy sauce, and cornstarch-water mixture. Blend together to make a batter and let it set for 30 minutes. Put beef and shredded mushrooms into a wok or a deep non-stick skillet. Deep fry until done. Heat oil and add garlic, ginger, scallions, sugar, and oyster sauce. Mix into a juice. Pour shredded beef into the juice. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander and sesame oil and serve.
New York City’s Food Tasting Events
Apr 21st
Chinatown in New York offers people the opportunity to experience their culture and taste their traditional and authentic Chinese cuisine. This tour takes you on a walk through Chinatown. You get to sit down at two of their best restaurants and enjoy their traditional dishes. You also get to stop at many unique specialty shops for more food tasting. Some of the specialty shops that offer this food tasting experience are Peking Duck house, Nice Green Bo, Dim Sum Go Go, Hisn Wong, and Hon Cafe. This tour lasts for 3 hours and begins at noon.
There is a Japanese food tasting event that allows you to explore Japanese culture. This is a sit down event. It lasts for about two and a half hours and begins at six p.m. Some of the authentic Japanese dishes that you will eat are Sashami, Nigiri, Maki, Japanese Tapas, fresh wasabi, Japanese dessert, and Japanese Sake. This tasting will fill you up for the night.
There is also an Italian walking tour and tasting event in Greenwich Village. You get to experience a traditional Italian neighborhood, their culture, and cuisine. This event lasts about 3 hours and starts at noon. The Italian places you will eat from are Monte’s Trattoria, Bellavitae, Cuba Restaurant, Camaje, Joe’s Dairy, Pino’s Prime Meat Market, and Once Upon a Tart.
There is the Chelsea Market and Meat Packing District Walking tour and food tasting event available too. This event lasts three hours and starts late morning and early afternoon. Here you get to experience foods from seven specialty shops. They are Macelleria, Lobster Place, Buon Italia, Chelsea Market baskets, Amy’s Breads, Sarabeth’s Bakery, and Eleni’s.
New York is a place of many nationalities and cuisines. There are many other events and festivals throughout New York. The food here is so diverse, that anyone will be able to find cuisine they enjoy.
Hop Kee Restaurant In New York City
Apr 21st
Hop Kee Restaurant is a restaurant that specializes in authentic Cantonese dishes. It is located at 21 Mott Street in Chinatown in New York City. It is located in a Chinatown basement, so no need to dress up. Their phone number is (212) 964-8365. Their price range is between $3 and $14 dollars. They serve home style Cantonese cuisine. There cuisine is better than most other Chinese restaurants in the area.
They serve egg rolls that are stuffed full of pork, shrimp, cabbage, and are very crispy. Their boy choy was also crisp and never limp. The beef chow yun was cooked perfectly with tender and delicious pieces of beef served with rice noodles.
Their cuisine has a distinct flavor. Unlike some Chinese restaurants that have dishes that taste basically the same. The Hop Kee Cantonese Restaurant has fresh and very flavorful dishes. This is a local restaurant that has been in business for over 40 years.
Renowned chef and writer, Anthony Bourdain has been to Hop Kee to dine. They have autographed photos of many famous people on their walls. Some even write that Hop Kee is the best Cantonese restaurant in New York. It is also one of the favorite Filipino standbys of New York City. The waiter recognizes when you are Filipino and speaks in catch tagalog phrases.
The decor is not the best in the world, but their food more than makes up for that. Some more dishes that you can get here are beef and garlic sauce, chicken chow mien, salt and pepper pork, and shrimp with walnuts. Their service is courteous, efficient, and very friendly. The atmosphere was very laid back. It was like having dinner with friends.
This Cantonese Restaurant is one where you walk inside and take a number. You may have to wait a few minutes, since they are usually crowded. You then place your order and are seated at one of their round tables. You then enjoy an authentic Cantonese meal. Chinatown in New York is a little piece of China here in New York City.
For The Best Chinese Food and New York…
Apr 21st
American Chinese food was developed in the nineteenth century to suit the western palate. They placed Chinese restaurants in towns where Chinese food was unheard of. The Chinese people used local ingredients and bridged our wide food gap. This gave us all the chance to enjoy the delicious and traditional Chinese dishes.
There are two types of Chinese Restaurants. First there is the Famous all you can eat Chinese Buffet. Second is Chinese Take-out. This makes it convenient to call orders in and enjoy your meal at home.
Traditional Chinese dishes place more emphasize on vegetables. The American Chinese food usually uses vegetables as a garnish. Stir frying, deep-frying, and pan-frying are the typical ways Chinese food is cooked. The dishes are usually cooked very quickly in a wok. American Chinese restaurants use western ingredients instead of traditional Chinese ingredients in their dishes.
Here is a list of three of the best Chinese Restaurants in New York.
Fuleen Seafood is located at 11 Division St. between Market and Catherine St. in New York. The seafood is so fresh that their saltwater tanks aren’t part of the decor. They have Hong Kong style cuisine.
Buddakan is located at 75 9th Ave. Chelsea, New York. It is decorated like the great hall of China’s Palaces. Their cuisine includes Taro Puff Lollipops and Mongolian lamb chops.
Then there is Mr. K’s. located at 570 Lexington Ave. on 51st St. in New York. This Chinese restaurant was made a favorite by Washington Politicians and branched into New York. They serve Peking duck and Sea Bass in Szechwan sauce.
I have only listed Three of New York’s best Chinese restaurants, but there are many others. Don’t forget to check out New York’s famous China Town also. New York offers a variety of fine dining experiences for any palate.
