Comments on: Top 15 Cabbie-Recommended Dishes in NYC

By: Layne

Layne — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:51:36 +0000

PS – John, did you see this? http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2010/07/the-best-cupcake-in-new-york-city-cupcake-shops-bakeries-nyc.html

By: Layne

Layne — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:26:35 +0000

Hi John, Glad you saw the segment. I’m not an expert on either of these foods, unfortunately, as I haven’t had a chance to try a lot of burgers or cupcakes (yet!). I liked the burger at the Parker Meridian Hotel’s burger joint, but I have a feeling there are better ones in the city. I might get shot for this, but I really dig the brownie mint cupcake at Babycakes in the LES – even though it’s gluten free. The other cupcakes there are just OK, but this one is like a shot of chocolate to the arm. As I said, much more tasting to do…

By: John

John — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:01:52 +0000

Hey, just saw you on Channel 7. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the good fortune of stepping into a cab and having you as a driver!

Anyway, what’s your vote for best burger and best cupcake?

By: Layne

Layne — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:23:04 +0000

I wish you were, too. Thanks, Suzi.

By: Layne

Layne — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:22:36 +0000

Thanks, Carlo. I actually wrote about this place here: http://www.taxigourmet.com/2010/07/02/this-ones-for-the-cabbies-top-7-on-duty-eating-spots/

By: Carlo Alcos

Carlo Alcos — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:20:30 +0000

Not sure if you know about this one, but we were pointed it out by a bar owner we befriended. It’s in the East Village, it’s called Punjabi Deli at 114 East 1st St, across from Katz’s Deli. It has a green awning and you go down some steps to get in. It’s tight on space but there’s a little bar you can eat on, or eat on the steps outside. It’s not bad at all, cheap and cheerful. For $3 you can get a bowl of rice and choice of 2 veggie curries (roti + 2 curries is $4). There are 7 curries to choose from and you order them by number. They do microwave the food to heat it up, but for the price, it makes for a great late night snack. It’s frequented by cab drivers too.

By: suzinoz

suzinoz — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:04:20 +0000

Nice summary of some tasty places. Oh how I wish I was in NYC to try some of them. Can’t wait to see what you find in Berlin! Happy travels.

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