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
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!
Pakistani Peanut Pista Biscuits & Mango Drink
I have to confess, the Pakistani’s knows how to make great biscuit cookies! Among my favorites is the Peanut Pista Biscuits cookies shown below.
Peanut Pista Biscuits: Made in Pakistan
I can eat this whole package in one sitting, I swear! My friend has bought this for me to try since he knows how much I like to eat and try new things! I always try to post all my new and unique foodie experience to FCG.com and this is definitely worthy to post about.
Like most ethnic foods, you will have to journey to a local ethnic grocery store nearest you. I believe most Pakistani groceries are along Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, stretching from Church Avenue as far as Newkirk Avenue and beyond. In Queens, you can visit Jackson Heights and pick it up from there as well.
Delicious Peanut Pista Biscuit Cookies
This crunchy and flavorful biscuit/cookie has sprinkles of pistachios bits and the flavor of peanuts which is infused in the biscuit. If you’re a peanut and pistachio fan like I am, you will definitely enjoy this. When you take your first bite, the biscuit will make a crunch as it falls apart in your mouth. As you continue to chew through this, it feels almost creamy and buttery with a kick of peanut goodness with the crunch of pistachio goodness!
To complete this exciting snack experience, I will need a drink!
Regro Ka Tiger Mango Drink
For some of you that know me, I am a HUGE fan of mango. I love Mango Lassi, and this drink satisfies my mango lassi fix! This is a product of Pakistan and tastes great when refrigerated. It is sweet and somewhat thick, like a mango lassi, which is what I love. I can drink the whole six pack of this drink because I am addicted to it. Very delicious in my opinion and if you ever come across to this drink, pick it up and share it with your friends and family!
Until next time,
- FCG
Fun Experimenting with Banana Bread and Thumbprint Cookies!
A Paula Deen Recipe: Banana Bread
Thumbprint Cookies via Simply Recipes.com
My coworker, Karen, last day of work will be tomorrow, Tuesday September 1st. Can you believe how many days that went by that I promise her banana bread? Too many. My goodness, so many promises that I made with her, one included going to a gun range to shoot off a load of steam there. But no matter how many disappointments that comes by her way, this chiefette, as we’re used to calling girls at work, will always smile ’til the end. She has the patience of a saint, heart of an angel, and ambition like a shooting star. She will always be one of my most favorite coworker/friend and I wish her the best as she transitions her new life in South Carolina. I will miss her so much, but I will be happy to know that the best new phase of her life will come up very soon.
In commemoration of her last day, well second to last day, I have decided to devote my Sunday to baking for Karen. I told her and many of my co-workers that I will actually do it because I will probably never get the chance to do so. And once I tell someone that I’m doing something, I make it my personal goal to make it happen! Karen once sent me this Emeril Lagassi recipe for banana bread, but I thought I would try something different; like a Paula Deen recipe because I love her so much. Anyone and everyone who knows me know that I am a huge rocking fan of Paula Deen. I absolutely love and adore her personality and most importantly her delicious kick-ass recipes! If I see Paula walking down on the streets, I’d personally give her one of the biggest hug and kiss and tell her how much I love her! Yes I would.
Now, you think Banana bread is banana bread? Well better guess again!
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