Helana Specialty Pierogies-NY

Helana Specialty Pierogies
RR 209
Kerhonkson, NY 12446


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You gotta find it to taste it. Be sure to find this hidden gem. The pierogies melt in your mouth and the kielbasa is delicious. Super secret spot that only a few people know about. Helana makes pierogies for restaurants and wholesales them but she will sell them out the back if you know. With 10 of more varieties and some seasonal pierogies the possibilities are endless. House made kielbasa and stuffed cabbage is sure to fill your polish fix. Sold by the dozen with some sourcream on the side. These are the greatest pierogies I have ever found. Simply amazing and so fresh. Turn at the giant gnome and you will find this secret spot. Its so worth the trip I promise.

Torrisi-NYC

Torrisi Italian Specialties
250 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10012

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-Unique Eats
-No Reservations
-Meat Men
-The Mind of a Chef
-The Taste
 
Torrisi has taken NYC by storm. Bringing Italian American farm to table to the mainstream. Using only the most local and fresh ingredients, Torrisi has its own philosophy on cooking. A small cute Italian place just outside Little Italy. Torrisi  was named best turkey sandwich in NY by Serious Eats and being on No Reservations has propelled them into the spotlight. Deli by day and crazy trendy restaurant by night. They only offer a price fixed and you only get what they want to feed you no menu to choose from. Everyone says you are sure to be blown away. I was under whelmed by my turkey sandwich it was abit small and $10. I hear their dinners are culinary genius. House made mozzarella to order? Seriously? They make you a ball of fresh mozzarella from scratch to order Holy Crap!!!! They take all their reservations for the whole night at 5:30 so get inline.  The chicken parm is suppose to be amazing also. I wouldn't stop here for a sandwich again  but I would come for a crazy fresh amazing 10 course prefix dinner ($50). Check out the video

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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop-NYC

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th S
New York, NY









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-Lx Tv
-FoodOgraphy
-United Tastes of America
-Eat St.
-The Best Thing I Ever Ate
-Bizarre Foods
-No Reservations
-The Layover
-Unique Sweets
-United States of Bacon

-Ice Cream Nation

-Guilty Pleasures 

-The Chew

The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck has graduated to its new home on E 7th St in the village. The best foodie street in all of Manhattan. With even more flavors, toppings, and products this is an instant hit. Incredible combinations of flavors on soft serve ice cream. They also carry ice pops, whoopie pies, and coffee. This is the trendiest biggest thing to hit the food scene this year. Already fully endorsed by Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern expect a line out the door. I had'nt been to the truck in a year but the Salty Pimp tasted better then I remembered. Dulce de Leche and fluer de sel lined cone with soft serve vanilla injected with dulce de leche dipped in chocolate and more salt on top. Best ice cream I have ever put in my mouth
I swear. Pumpkin butter, lime curd, fig sauce, wasabi, curried coconut, olive oil, or carmelized bacon! The toppings are craaaaaaazy! Please go here now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop opening ceremony and benediction from Kathleen McGivney on Vimeo.

Papaya King-NYC

Papaya King
179 E 86th St
New York, NY 10028






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-The Originals
-Unwrapped
-No Reservations
-The Layover
-A Cook's Tour

Who hasn't been to a Papaya King? A New York City staple and many foodies dirty little secret. Who would have thought fresh fruit drinks and greasy dogs go so good together. Pick up a recession special 2 dogs and a papaya drink for around $5. Since 1932 Papaya King has been squeezing fruit all over NY. Locations are all over but don't be confused with the fake Papaya Dog or Grays Papaya. Some consider Papaya King the best hot dog in the city. Definitely a quick good bite. A NY classic!!!

People's Pops-NYC

People's Pops
425 W 15th St
New York, NY 10014

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-I saw it on TV but cant find the show
-Unique Sweets
 
Hidden away in the the Chelsea Market across from the Tuck Shop  this spot was a welcome reprieve from the humid hot weather. Everything is made fresh with real fruit. They feature unique rotating flavors each day. Yesterday it was Apricot Jasmine, Roasted Red Plum, Yellow Plum Shredded Mint, and Cantaloupe Ginger. I had the watermelon basil and it was a mellow flavor that surprisingly worked well together. Had bits of fruit throughout. They also have shaved ice. Like real deal shaved by hand from a huge block in front of you. It was watermelon yesterday. Cost for a pop is $3.50 and shaved ice was $2.50. Not too horrible as they are a small business trying to survive in this overpriced city. Also, they are a good choice if you are watching your sugar intake. Made from natural ingredients. They have stands all over the city so watch out for them. So refreshing on a hot day.

Ruthy's Bakery-NYC

Ruthy's Bakery
75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

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-United Tastes of America
 
Ruthy's is known for their crazy decorated cupcakes and pastries. They were on the Cooking Channel show United Tastes of America for their meatballs. Meatballs huh? Well Spaghetti and Meatball decorated cupcakes. Not real meatballs, just cupcakes that look like meatballs. Weird right? Well anyways stopped by in the Chelsea Market and boy was I disappointed. By far the worst cupcake I have ever ate. I cant even compare it to Walmart cupcakes because Walmarts are better. No joke. I'm totally convinced the cupcake was 2 weeks old. I would not stop here. Their cakes look crazy maybe even better then the Cake Boss. But looks aren't everything. At $5 a piece stay far away.

RonnyBrook Milk Bar-NYC

RonnyBrook Milk Bar
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

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-The Best Thing I Ever Ate

You have probably seen RonnyBrook in your local market. You know, the $5 glass bottle of milk with the $1 deposit. Based in the Hudson Valley, RonnyBrook is known for having the best milk and even better chocolate milk and ice cream. When they wanted to open a store then went straight to the heart of Manhattan in the Chelsea Market. Being voted the best milkshake in Manhattan by Serious Eats and the NY Times, RonnyBrook has taken NY by storm. With milkshakes like Chocolate Orange Peel, Pumpkin Pie Creme Brulee, or Apple pie to name a few your taste buds are in for a treat. I grabbed a Pumpkin Pie milkshake $6.50 ouch! Welcome to Manhattan where everything costs more but tastes better. If you have ever had RonnyBrook chocolate milk then you know what my milkshake tasted like. Do yourself a favor and pick up some RonnyBrook milk and support your local farmer. Best MilkShakes around!!!!