Gourmet Mexican Food from The Taco Truck
The Taco Truck
Btw York & Hudson Street
Jersey City, NJ
*Not available Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Taco Truck
Tacos from a truck? Yes, I was skeptical at first, but this truck attracts plenty of new and existing loyal customers everytime that it is parked here in Jersey City. This truck is located one stop away from New York City, the Exchange Place stop, aka my take of a mini version of Wall Street of Jersey City. There aren’t a lot of restaurants in the neighborhood, besides your usually Subways, Cosi, Au Bon Pain, Marker’s, Kitchen Cafe, Garguilo’s, and several others that might be of some walking distance. There have been food trucks parked around like Nick and Perry’s and Lucinda’s, but none of them attract a crowd like The Taco Truck.
Having said that, my co-workers gave me the final push to come to this truck. When we came here at 2pm, there was still a decent line. Be warned that there is quite some wait before you get your food. When you come here during rush hour, I hear that you can wait up to 40 minutes, so consider that before you take your trip over there.
Affordable Japanese Food at Sun Cafe Restaurant
Sun Cafe
67 Reade Street
Btw Church and Broadway – City Hall Downtown Area)
New York, NY
(212) 608-3822
Reservations: Not required
$10 minimum for delivery
Sun Cafe is tucked away in the outskirts of City Hall where for many years I did not know existed. I have worked and gone to school in my undergraduate days in this neighborhood and not once noticed that there was a Japanese restaurant, let alone an affordable and peaceful Japanese restaurant. The only reason why I am aware of this restaurant is because of my brother. He and his friends came to this restaurant one day for a friend’s party and told me that for $15 that you spend, you get unlimited sake. He also said that if I’m not a fan of that, the prices are very affordable; for example soda is just $1 and where can you get that in restaurants these days. To make up for the times of not being aware of this restaurant, I decided to come to this restaurant with my friend Sally to see if my brother is right! Plus, times are tough; I have to get more bang for my buck for sure!
Sun Cafe Japanese Restaurant
Good Chinese Food Outside of Chinatown? Sammy’s Noodle Shop & Grill – West Village
Sammy’s Noodle Shop & Grill
453 6th Avenue
(at 11th Street)
New York, NY
(212) 924-6688
Outside Photo of Sammy's Noodle Shop & Grill
Have you ever had a craving for Chinese food or noodles but didn’t feel like going downtown to Chinatown to get it? I know I do and sometimes, I just don’t have the time or the patience to go over there. Be advised that you must bring a fatter wallet than you normally do because Sammy’s is not only not located in Chinatown, but they also do not charge Chinatown prices. Think about that! Located in the West Village, Sammy’s is the sure quick solution for your my Chinese craving!
The Famous CoalFire Pizzaria and Restaurant in Chicago, IL
Coalfire Pizza
1321 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-2625
Reservations not necessary as it is first come first serve!
Coal Fire Pizzaria and Restaurant
Front shot of Coalfire Pizza
Is Coal Fire really the best pizzaria in Chicago of 2008? According to the Chicago Reader it is! I personally try not to let reviews give me a bias opinion of the restaurant because then it might disappoint me if my expectations aren’t met. That has happened one too many times before so I figure that it’s best not to take reviews seriously, except for this one of course! But in all honesty, a lot of good reviews to me means a good recommendation and it makes me want to find out myself.
Five Hungry Guys hitting up Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries: Queens
Five Guys Famouse Burgers and Fries
13201 14th Ave, Flushing
(718) 767-6500
Having never heard of Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries until recently (I know, where have I been?! Stuck in the office too long!) and having only eaten In N Out Burger this past summer when I was in California (absolutely delicious by the way), I was all too happy to raid this burger joint. My Australian friend, Gary, wanted to hit a Greasy, fatty, delicious Burger spot before we hit the bar and him leaving the States for his home down under. I was recommended this place.
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries Queens NY
Five Guys Famous Burgers: Juicy Cheese Burger
Late one friday night, my group of, wait for it… Five Guys… No really it was five of us guys! We wanted a good burger dinner before hitting up Barcade in Williamsburg. Did this place hit the spot of five hungry guys? The pictures will do most of the speak. More after the jump!
