Name: Lists and Leftovers
Address: US

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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Top 5 Trader Joe's Items

This is a bit of a cross-over list but I thought it’d be useful to have some strategy when making your pilgrimage to TJ’s (the staple of...

Yaso Tangbao

Brooklyn Heights This shop reminds me a lot of Xi'an's Famous Foods with its fast service, lack of seating area at peak times, and casual...

Bleecker St. Pizza

West Village Another very good late night pizza place on par with Joe's Pizza and with a wider variety of toppings. The crust tends to be...

Kale

expiration time: 2 weeks 1. Throw it in every smoothie Kale has a pretty mild flavor and if you want to make sure your smoothie comes out...

Bread

Expiration time: 3 to 8 days 1. Croutons Any easy way to use stale bread in salads quickly or store for use later. Recipe here. 2....

Ground Beef

Expiration time: 3-5 days 1. Meatballs This is a great thing to perfect over time and can be used in pasta an in subs. The basic...

Milk

Expiration time: 5-7 days after the sell by date 1. Mac n Cheese This was one of my 4 main food groups while in college and I like how...

Spicy Village

Lower East Side Although this BYO spot is famous for its Chicken Tray, I highly suggest getting the dumplings to accompany as well. The...

Shanghai Cafe Deluxe

Chinatown This is my reliable xiao long bao fix in Manhattan. The service is brisk like most of Chinatown and the wait can be 30+ mins...

Tasty Dumplings

Chinatown The classic cabbage/pork dumplings are good whether they are steamed or fried. The skins run on the thicker slide but the pork...

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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.