Spanish Food
NUCHAS Empanadas – The Perfect Spring Bites!
Originated in Spain and Portugal, Empanadas are stuffed pastries that are usually baked or fried and filled with meats, cheeses, and/or veggies. NUCHAS, the all-natural unique empanadas, offer an international flavor with passion baked into every bite. With a Food Truck located in the heart of Times Square on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets, Nuchas bakes [...]
Read moreI Think I’ll Pass On GOYA’S TOSTONES!
Since dining at Sofrito recently, my craving for fried plantains, also known in the Dominican & Puerto Rican communities as Tostones, has been plaguing me! So much so, when I came across the GOYA Tostones in my grocer’s freezer, I knew I had to scoop up a box and try these at home. The directions [...]
Read moreThe Cuban Sandwich, BALDUCCI’S
I’ve been wanting to write about THE CUBAN SANDWICH for a long time! It’s one of the world’s best creations and if ever I’m in the mood for a sandwich and can spot one on a deli menu, it’s an automatic order of mine! This sandwich blooms with flavorful and has a combo of ingredients [...]
Read moreCROQUETAS!!!!
Croquettes are small breaded fried rolls or cake patties that are usually made of potatoes, meat, onions, vegetables, cheese or a combination of ingredients! I fell in love with the Spanish tapas version of croquettes while living in Spain. Croquetas, the Spanish term for croquettes, are usually made of ham and cheese, chicken or some [...]
Read moreSALCHIPAPAS!!!
I don’t know if it’s because I did a semester abroad in Spain or if it’s because I’m daily mistaken for a Dominican or Puerto Rican, but for some reason I have a special place in my heart for Spanish and/or Latin American food! Whether it’s paella, potato tortilla or chorizo, there’s something about the [...]
Read moreTAQUITOS at La Esquina
The other night I stopped by La Esquina for dinner… I’ve written about this popular New York restaurant favorite of mine a few times before, so I won’t go on too long… (See my original review of La Esquina here). If you read Burgers & Bourbon regularly, then you know that one of the best [...]
Read moreHave You Tried GRUBHUB.COM?
Over the weekend, I wanted to order something from some place new, without having to go far or waiting forever… I googled “NYC take out” and came across the siteGRUBHUB.com! It was easy and has become my new go-to for ordering food! I had never used it before. I put in my address and up [...]
Read moreMY $6.00 DINNER: Arroz con Pollo, Tropical Grill, Harlem
Latino food is easy to come by in Harlem, but very few of them have the flavor, taste and prices of Tropical Grill located on Adam Clayton Powell between 127th and 128th Streets. They offer a fresh half rotisserie chicken with rice and beans all for $6. You can get a whole chicken for $9 [...]
Read moreVIVICA TAKES MANHATTAN! (LA ESQUINA)
La Esquina is a celebrity haven for many reasons – its dim setting, its “secret” underground entrance, its private reservation line and its famous recipes are just a few reasons stars like Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jay Z, and Beyonce add to the long list of bold-faced names who are regularly spotted there. Situated at [...]
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