Varenichnaya: Vareniki With Cherry – The Bite
THE BITE: Some form of dumplings are available in just about every eastern culture, and dumplings have even made their way into central European cuisine. It’s widely held in the food community that the...
View ArticleA Taste Of Sheepshead Bay – The Food: The Bite
THE BITE: Of all the columns I write each year, this one has to be my favorite. This is the column where I break my silence on what’s happening behind the scenes of Brooklyn’s greatest food fest, A...
View ArticleCheese Danish – T & D Bakery: The Bite
THE BITE: I don’t know when donuts took control of the police, but when I was a kid, the stereotype was always a cop and a cheese danish. I guess as Dunkin’ Donuts and the various 24-hour chains...
View ArticleNew Star – Scallion Pancakes: The Bite
THE BITE: I like to eat where our readers send me. I’ve had some interesting recommendations in the past couple of years, but this is the first time I had a recommendation from a reader who also...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Recovery – The Bite
THE BITE: The Bite’s been laying low as Sheepshead Bay struggles to recover from Hurricane Sandy. With so many still without power or heat, it seems a bit insensitive to write about a newly discovered...
View ArticleU.S. Gov’t – Meals Ready To Eat (MRE): The Bite
THE BITE: It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow. This has been one tough year and I’m having a hard time coming up with things to be thankful for. As I reflect on all I’ve faced this year,...
View ArticleCevabdzinica Sarajevo II – The Hot Table: The Bite
THE BITE: Looking for a new place for lunch? Cevabdzinica Sarajevo II (2556 Coney Island Avenue) is trying something new; the hot table. Hoping to rebuild its customer base after the hurricane,...
View ArticleThai Basil: First Look At Sheepshead’s Newest Thai Restaurant – The Bite
THE BITE: When asked what type of restaurants are needed in Sheepshead Bay, I’ve always answered that we need another Thai place. Well, after having that discussion for more than a decade, my desire...
View ArticleTacos El Rey: Burrito Grande – The Bite
THE BITE: Twenty-twelve has to be the year the Mexican restaurant established itself in Sheepshead Bay. We’ve seen the opening of El Mexicano Restaurant, and the soon to be open Jumpin’ Bean on Emmons...
View ArticleEmpire Tortillas Aloha Teriyaki Grill: Hawallan Spicy Wings – The Bite
THE BITE: A Mexican-Hawaiian take out restaurant? Only in New York City. Empire Tortillas Aloha Teriyaki Grill (3556 Nostrand Avenue) is one of those anonymous storefront takeout joints that line...
View ArticleConnie’s Pizza: Meatball Parm Hero – The Bite
THE BITE: Connie’s Pizza (3845 Nostrand Avenue) is one of the survivors of Sheepshead Bay. With Pathmark closed and a Subway shop located almost next door, it has to be. Enticed by a large sign in the...
View ArticleGeorgian Cuisine Apani: Sheepshead’s Newest Georgian Takeout – The Bite
THE BITE: The Bite welcomes Sheepshead Bay Road’s newest business, and I think the only new business to open since Superstorm Sandy devastated the area: Georgian Cuisine Apani. Located at 1520...
View ArticleChop Stix: Fried Octopus Legs – The Bite
THE BITE: On a recent night I sat down for dinner at Chop Stix (3790 Nostrand Avenue, between Avenue Y and Avenue Z) with my friend Ned. Ned likes to joke about whenever someone eats in a Chinese...
View ArticleT & D Bakery: St. Joseph Zeppole – The Bite
THE BITE: Hey, today, March 19, is St. Joseph’s Day. What better way to celebrate than by eating some St. Joseph zeppole? What’s that you say? What are St. Joseph zeppole? St. Joseph zeppole, or...
View ArticleBrooklyn Bloom – Oreo Cheesecake: The Bite
THE BITE: What’s more Brooklyn than cheesecake? How about a New York-style cheesecake baked by immigrants, topped with Oreos? Did you know that the Oreo was invented by NABISCO in New York City in 1912...
View ArticleRoll-N-Roaster: Western Cheez Burger – The Bite
THE BITE: Roll n Roaster (2901 Emmons Avenue, just west of Nostrand Avenue) is well known for its roast beef sandwiches, late night crowds and its 1970s television commercials. But it also sells Cheez...
View ArticleNargis Cafe: Pumpkin-Stuffed Manti – The Bite
THE BITE: The heat wave broke and temperatures dipped to a chilly low 80s earlier this week, so yesterday I figured, “Hey, fall is here, let’s get a taste of it.” Judging by today’s weather, I was...
View ArticleKouros Bay Diner: Waffles And Bacon – The Bite
THE BITE: A few weekends ago, on one of those 20-degree early winter mornings, I was looking forward to breakfast but dreading the moment I would have to leave my apartment to forage for food. I took a...
View ArticleSheepshead Bay Gourmet Market: Almond Crusted Croissant – The Bite
THE BITE: One recent morning, I walked into Sheepshead Bay Fruit & Vegetables Market, also known as Sheepshead Bay Gourmet Market, and while the newly added fresh meats display did entice me with...
View ArticleEl Mexicano Restaurante: A Surprisingly Good Philly Cheesesteak – The Bite
THE BITE: I order my Mexican fare solely from El Mexicano Restaurante, which I consider the best place in the neighborhood to get my taco and burrito fill. The delivery men are friendly, the food...
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