Layne’s Top 5 Food Finds

With a Buenos Aires grill master - Photo by Axel Alexander

With a Buenos Aires grill master - Photo by Axel Alexander

My Top 5 Cabbie-Recommended Restaurants in New York:

Tangra Masala – Indian-Chinese in Elmhurst, Queens
The Door – Jamaican in Jamaica, Queens
Cherry Hill Gourmet Market – Russian in Brighton Beach
Papaye – Ghanaian in the Bronx
Ganapati Temple Canteen – South Indian in Flushing, Queens



My Top 5 Cabbie-Recommended Restaurants in Buenos Aires:

Parrilla Peña – Steak, tiramisu and more in Barrio Norte
Albamonte – Thin-crust pizza in Chacarita
Panaderia Santa Teresita - Struffoli and alfajores in Las Cañitas
La Aguada – Empanadas tucumanas in Barrio Norte
Spiagge di Napoli – House-made pastas and Balcarce cake in Boedo


2 Responses to “ Layne’s Top 5 Food Finds ”

  1. Ingrid on July 22, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Hi: I saw your report on TV yesterday. could you please let me know where the Cihcuifritos restaurant is located. I would love to try the acapouria. Thanks for a great report,
    Ingrid

    • Layne on July 22, 2010 at 7:45 am

      Hi Ingrid! Glad you caught the report. Here’s a list of links to maps and write-ups about all the spots we visited on that ABC News tour, including Cuchifritos, which is on 116th near Lexington Ave: http://www.taxigourmet.com/abc-news-takes-a-ride-with-taxi-gourmet-2/
      Let me know what you think of the alcapurria :)
      Layne

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