As a new resident of Jersey, I still stumble around New York City like a tourist with my camera in hand. On nice days I like to walk, instead of catching a cab. This gives me the chance to people watch and find places to explore. However, this can also be accomplished on The Urbane Epicurean’s Food Tours. (If your confused on who and what UE is click here.
On a breezy day last September, the Mr. & I met up with The UE’s tour group in the East Village. Tour maps were provided by UE click here .
Our first stop on the tour was Mamoun’s.
Falafels at Mamoun’s
Falafel – a chick pea mixture of onions, parsley, garlic, and spices stuffed in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce. (via http://mamouns.com)
http://mamouns.com/
22 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10003-8022
(212) 387-7747
Stop number 2 was Pomme Frites
These are the 2nd best batch of fries in the world. The golden arches take first with a coke of course.
Smiles & Fries.
http://www.pommesfrites.ws/
123 2nd Ave.
New York, New York 10003
212-674-1234
3rd stop
S’Mac
I’m a GRITS. Girl Raised In The South. I think mac and cheese should be served at all meals and functions. So this place is where I lost all control and attempted to eat an entire pie of mac & cheese.
Notice the dark spot on the inside top of the box. That is the nutritional content label, it reads: greasy goodness
http://www.smacnyc.com/
S’Mac – Sarita’s Macaroni & Cheese
345 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-7912
Number 4: Wecksler’s Currywurst Bratwurst
Don’t really do Brat and Beer. So at this point in the tour a friend and I made a detour for some sneaks. She was kidnapped and didn’t have on the proper shoes. If Brats are your thing, I am certain this is the best place. The UE said so.
http://www.currywurstnyc.com/
120 First Ave
New York, NY 10009
5. Crif Dog
You look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a hot dog real bad! – Legally Blonde
Tater Tots and Hot Dogs. I repeat Tater Tots! Check their site for the menu. They have a dog for everyone!
NYC’s #1 Weiner
113 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10009-5161
6. Snack Dragon
The most amazing veggie tacos.
They are open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Snack Dragon
199 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10002
Lesson learned midway through this tour: No matter how tasty the food is do not devour an entire serving at each stop. You will have no room for the most amazing tacos ever at the end.
7. Whole Foods Beer Room
The tour ended at the Wholes Foods Beer Room. The Mr. & I were stuffed and sleepy so we headed back after Snack Dragon.
Whole Foods Beer Room
199 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10002
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