How to eat in NYC... by yours truley

I have a question about gyro's. I saw a lot of places selling them when I was in NY and I tasted a few. I came to the conclusion that it tasted somewhat like spam and the consistency was the same as spam or meatloaf. I thought it was real meat but it looks and tasted like processed meat. Is that true gyros or did I just go to the wrong places? I think I tried 3 different places then I just gave up.

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

I have a question about gyro's. I saw a lot of places selling them when I was in NY and I tasted a few. I came to the conclusion that it tasted somewhat like spam and the consistency was the same as spam or meatloaf. I thought it was real meat but it looks and tasted like processed meat. Is that true gyros or did I just go to the wrong places? I think I tried 3 different places then I just gave up.

it's sliced lamb

Originally Posted by RENNTURK

iif you guys like steak, try Peter Lugers in Williamsburg, Smith and Wollensky, and Ruth Chris's. prime stuff

you forgot Wolfgang on Park Ave

btw, if you guys like big portioned italian food, try Carmine's

Originally Posted by ajy1013

Lombardi's was ok, but not great. According to Bon Apetite (sp?) magazine, the best pizza in the states or world is supposedly in Phoenix, AZ at Pizzeria Bianco. Tried to go there, but the wait was 3 hours in 98+ degree heat, so didn't get to try it. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to try it next time I go back home.

Totonno's Pizza is ok, but their garlic knots taste amazing.

As far as cupcakes, I don't know much about Magnolias, but Billy's Cupcakes on 22nd and 8th ave is pretty tasty. Tastiest frosting on a cupcake I've ever had...not too sweet, tastes just right.

Joe Shanghai is pretty good if you like soup dumplings, but I'm sure there are better places to get soup dumplings in Chinatown.

I'm still waiting to try the cart food on 53rd or whatever it is...I hear the line gets ridiculously long at times.

Best fries I have ever eaten is at Les Halles, 28th and Park. This is Anthony Bourdain's old place. One of my favorite restaurants in the city hands down since the prices are reasonable and the portions are just right.

Shanghai Cafe on Mott st. > Joe's Shanghai in soup dumplings.


and everyone , you guys have it wrong. The best pizzas are in Brooklyn. Bensonhurst, Fort Greene, Park Slope. NYC is overpriced and not that good. The last time I had good NYC pizza was at 2 Boots, but it was about 7 years ago, and I can't say how it is now.

Originally Posted by ///A

you forgot Wolfgang on Park Ave

btw, if you guys like big portioned italian food, try Carmine's

i didnt forget, i never tried it so i didnt want to give reccomendation, how is it? is it worth checking out? and how are the prices compared to the 3 i listed

bondi road Lower east side/ Australian food.

Water club restaurant

Takoyaki stand in the east village

East Sushi

Originally Posted by ///A

it's sliced lamb

Maybe processed lamb meat? I really felt like I was eating something processed and not real meat. It wasn't that bad but I was expecting more.

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

Maybe processed lamb meat? I really felt like I was eating something processed and not real meat. It wasn't that bad but I was expecting more.

dude if you want real gyro go to ali baba on 34th and 3rd

Originally Posted by RENNTURK

dude if you want real gyro go to ali baba on 34th and 3rd

Will try in when i go back in three years if that is the best

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

Will try in when i go back in three years if that is the best

its authentic turkish doner (gyro), ive been to that place we a few fanatics before and they loved it

Originally Posted by RENNTURK

its authentic turkish doner (gyro), ive been to that place we a few fanatics before and they loved it

Then why do the greeks say theirs is better? Which is really which?

Originally Posted by ///A

Shanghai Cafe on Mott st. > Joe's Shanghai in soup dumplings...

I don't disagree with you there. Shanghai Cafe does taste better than Joe's Shanghai. Best thing about Shanghai Cafe is that its never extremely packed and you don't have to share your table with random people, unlike Joe's Shanghai. Plus, I didn't want anyone else to know about Shanghai Cafe...thanks for letting everyone know. J/k. Haha.

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

Then why do the greeks say theirs is better? Which is really which?

its not, its just whats typically served here is greek style

Originally Posted by RENNTURK

its not, its just whats typically served here is greek style

Oh I see. I better go back there and sample everything again No problem. The girls I saw when I went to a club at the meatpacking distrct were so anyway.

Originally Posted by Breyton-BMW

Oh I see. I better go back there and sample everything again No problem. The girls I saw when I went to a club at the meatpacking distrct were so anyway.

aha i bet you saw me there, i RIP up the meat packers district clubs, yes the girls are and most of them are actually inteligent

what clubs did you hit?

Originally Posted by RENNTURK

aha i bet you saw me there, i RIP up the meat packers district clubs, yes the girls are and most of them are actually inteligent

what clubs did you hit?

I forgot the names. This was more than 3 years ago. There were a lot of fine model like girls there.

Originally Posted by RENNTURK

aha i bet you saw me there, i RIP up the meat packers district clubs, yes the girls are and most of them are actually inteligent

Lies.

what clubs did you hit?

What clubs do you hit? Hint: Don't say Cielo.

Originally Posted by Gbimmer

Lies.


What clubs do you hit? Hint: Don't say Cielo.

cielo is chill il music there, but not in awhile

i need all you New Yorkers to hit up Gabys pizza in queens, Hillside ave and Francis Lewis. I dont know one person that said this place doesnt have the best in NY.

I'd just like to point out that grown men debating where to get the best cupcakes is the gayest thing I've ever seen.

Edit: Even when they pretend they are asking because they plan to hit the city "with the girl"