I think I liked the supermarket the best out of all the stops we made on this tour. It is huge and you can find things there you wouldn’t find in regular supermarkets. I was surprised how many different kinds of seafood they offer. I could not believe they also have carp which is a type of fish that is in abundance in my country and is traditionally served for dinner on Christmas Eve.
Another version of a a burger I recently tried is the famous ramen burger – a classic beef patty, cheese, and a “bun” made of ramen noodles. Although, I love to try new things and the burger in general was delicious, I would not trade a traditional bun for this version. The texture of the noodles combined with the burger just doesn’t do it for me, unless I’m up for hand-held spaghetti bolognese.
This past summer, I went to Smorgasburg in Williamsburg. It’s like a flea market with food. So much food and so little time! One of the best bites I tried was the Scotch Egg – a soft boiled egg inside a crispy “meatball”. You can choose the meat – chicken, lamb, etc. The lamb was delicious! The outside is fried and crispy, the meat is well seasoned, and the egg yolk is SOFT (beats me!). There is usually some kind of a sauce to accompany the egg. Highly recommend!
I could not help but post my dinner in this section. I went out to watch the hockey game and of course I wanted to enjoy the game while trying an unfamiliar bite. I went to the Ainsworth to check out the mac n’ cheese burger. It did not disappoint! The creation consisted of a bottom bun, fried mac n’ cheese patty, burger, scoop of mac and cheese, and a top bun. It’s like a sophisticated version of hamburger helper!
I had no doubt prior the the visit of this iconic eatery that I would like anything we try. I love fish prepared in any way. Needless to say I looove lox!! We tasted bagel with cream cheese and lox (my favorite of course, except that I would choose an everything bagel). We also tried herrings in cream sauce which is a delicacy somewhat similar to what I know from my country so I was familiar with the taste.
Neither did I know that chocolate comes from white slimy seeds of a fruit! (Sounds healthy, right?) Although most of the class did not seem to enjoy the goat cheese chocolate, it was my favorite! Not only because I like weird stuff but also because I am a huge fan of goat cheese.
I love trying new foods, especially foods from other countries. The Greek bakery Artopolis has an extensive selection of desserts and baked goods. Besides of traditional Greek goods, such as spanakopita and baklava they make cakes, cookies and bread. I will be back!
I was very happy we went to Maharaja Sweets because I had planned on visiting this Indian dessert shop. I am familiar with Indian food and I love their desserts. I didn’t like the ones we tried on the tour that much but I went back after class and picked different ones. I loved all of them. Most Indian sweets contain spices such as cardamom, curry, and anise. They are often made with nuts and condensed milk.
The “donut” on top left is pretty much a soft donut soaked in syrup. The square next to it has a texture resembling baklava – it sheds thin layers when you take a bite. The almond-topped piece is a traditional Indian cookie that I believe is made of chickpea flour, nuts, and spices. The last piece is a soft mixture of nuts with condensed milk.
I think this cheese shop was my most favorite out of all the locations we visited on our field trip to Flatiron. It was cool to see how they make cheese there. We got to taste it, too. There is also a wine cellar (with a happy hour!) downstairs. I am planning to check that out!
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