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Are you eating in or out?

This is probably the hardest question a thrifty but hungry millennial has to answer in a city of unlimited ingredients and restaurants. But who says you can't have your cake and eat it too?

In this blog, you'll find creative ways to use your leftovers more efficiently and lists of the best places to eat that one thing you're craving when you do venture out. Whether you're in or you're out, you'll always find something delicious.

EATING IN

Inspirational leftover ideas

EATING OUT

The newest Top 5 lists

EXPLORING

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Oficina 1M

Soho I went to Oficina 1M for brunch on a Sunday and was shocked that there was no wait and it wasn't crowded. In a prime location in...

Despana

Soho It's been almost 6 months since I was in Spain and I still dream of the pintxos in San Sebastian. One of the best places I found to...

Zoralie

Hell's Kitchen I had never really had Dominican food before eating at Zoralie's and found it to be incredibly hearty and flavorful....

Soba Noodle Azuma

Hell's Kitchen This is my go to local joint for Japanese dishes other than just sushi (although its pretty fresh here don't get me...

Charles Country Pan Fried Chicken

Harlem During the bomb cyclone this past weekend, the only thing that could have coaxed me out of my apartment was the lure of authentic...

Spiegel

Lower East Side My friend finally took me to this Israeli diner in the Lower East Side that I've been meaning to go to for a long time....

Drunken Dumpling

East Village The Drunken Dumpling has been on my list since it hit the scene a year ago. Now that they hype has died down, I was able to...

Abiko Curry

Koreatown To cure your curry craving, head to Abiko Curry in ktown for a quick fix. The curry here is very smooth, flavorful, thick, and...

Very Fresh Noodles

Chelsea This sounds blasphemous but I may have found noodles better than Xians Famous Foods and they come from a tiny, unassuming stand...

Fu Run

Flushing Even though the prices are a little bit higher than other restaurants in the neighborhood (but still below $20), the portion...

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About Me

As a Taiwanese-Brazilian lefty with a weakness for pork belly, I started this blog in the hopes of sharing the best versions of dishes I have discovered in this city as well as creative ways of making the most out of your weekly grocery run.