When we come to NJ, to Scott’s (empty) childhood

When we come to NJ, to Scott’s (empty) childhood home, we mostly want to grill, since we can’t do that at home in Queens. But we also want to explore, because that’s what sustains us, and we want to help support small local businesses while we’re at it. We’ve been eating pretty well on these visits, and this weekend’s lamb barbacoa meal from Matawan’s @el_rinconcito_de_mama was no exception.

And what a deal it is: homemade tortillas, smoky consomé de borrego, and a pound of tender, slow-roasted meat for just $20.95. With the rice and beans we added, this fed our family of 4 happily. Everything was delicious, down to the salsas on the side.

If you’re in Central Jersey, check it out (this dish is weekends only). And let us know where we should eat next time!

For everyone else: Remember there’s always something delicious nearby—you don’t have to travel far. Support your local restaurants, and better yet try one you haven’t yet. Your new favorite dish may be waiting. 💫

#mexicanfood #barbacoa #matawannj #njeats #centraljersey #centralnj #njfood #eatlocal #supportsmallbusiness #saverestaurants #newjerseyfood #travelforfood #foodadventures #travellocal #goexplore #eatyourworld

This @merriweathernyc iced latte hit the spot on t

This @merriweathernyc iced latte hit the spot on this sultry day ☀️, and the BLAT sandwich ⬅️ was absolutely delicious, chock-full of arugula, avocado, tomato, and perfectly salty hits of crunchy bacon and prosciutto. Just what we needed to fuel up during a Queens—>Jersey car ride.

This detour through the West Village to see our great friend Pete (who owns Merriweather, in full disclosure) and grab lunch was the first time we’ve been back in the area in months. It’s weird and also wonderful: I miss Manhattan! Anyone else in the outer boroughs feel that?

#westvillage #merriweathernyc #nyceats #nyclove #iloveny #nycfood #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalrestaurants #saverestaurants #manhattan #summervibes #icedlatte #goexplore #eatyourworld

When in coastal Connecticut ... eat buttery lobste

When in coastal Connecticut ... eat buttery lobster rolls! 🦞 These from @lazylobsterct made me so happy, with their generous hunks of lobster and fresh, sturdy house-made baguette. We drove 8 minutes north to a small public beach on the Long Island Sound to enjoy these the proper way, with toes in the sand.
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I’m super grateful for the simple pleasures we still have access to right now: local travel, good food, beautiful scenery, family visits outside. Even this could all disappear (again) tomorrow in a new lockdown if things in NY change. So I’ll wear my mask, be cautious, and enjoy this all while I can! ☀️
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#lobsterroll #connecticutlobsterroll #milfordct #localfood #localtravel #traveltoeat #connecticutgram #ctvisit #goodtoct #lazylobstermilford #connecticutfood #goexplore #eatyourworld

Papri chaat from Majaraja Sweets was often an earl

These dahi batata puri are maybe the perfect bite

These dahi batata puri are maybe the perfect bite of food, between the creamy yogurt, the crunchy shell, the soft potato within; the spice, tang, and sweetness of the chutneys. It’s layers of flavors and textures we can’t get enough of.

So much so we had to order it as part of our @angel_indian_restaurant takeout last night despite warnings the crispness of the puri softens the longer you wait to eat it. I was well aware of the risks; I’ve been there before. Thing is, it still tastes delicious even if it gets a tad too soft. Even so, I ran home with it!

Angel has a few parking-lane tables outside now, and business looked brisk. We are still largely eating our takeout at home, but this stretch of 37th Rd is quiet enough that it seems a good bet for eating in (outside). Are you eating at restaurants a lot now or still mostly sticking to takeout/delivery?

#indianfood #indianchaat #angelindianrestaurant #jacksonheights #queensfood #nycfood #nyceats #queenstakeout #supportlocal #saverestaurants #eatlocal #supportsmallbusiness #goexplore #eatyourworld

Last night’s fried seafood feast from Keyport Fi

Last night’s fried seafood feast from Keyport Fishery was EPIC. 🍤🐟🦐🦀
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This cash-only fish market-restaurant hybrid, standing across from the Raritan Bay in Keyport, NJ, since 1936, is legit. The takeout-only menu is mostly fried fish and seafood (aside from shrimp cocktail and homemade soups), and it’s a perfect fry, uniform and light. The fried shrimp are eminently poppable (especially with the homemade cocktail sauce). The soups, like the spicy Louisiana crab soup pictured, are packed with seafood. The sandwiches, like the fried local flounder pictured, are as simple as can be—two thin fillets on soft white bread served with lemon, homemade tartar sauce, and fresh coleslaw—but they’re pretty perfect. This one was only $8.99.
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And the generous servings of fries also hit the spot 🍟. (There’s a delicious fish cake shown too.)
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We brought our haul, which cost far less than we’d expected, to a nearby beach park to eat, with views of the Verrazano Bridge and NYC skyline in the not-too-far distance 🌆.
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We will be back and forth between this part of NJ and Queens all summer, and you can bet we’ll be eating local and supporting small businesses wherever we can! Tag us in your pics of local food and we’ll be happy to share.
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#eatlocal #localfood #keyportfishery #keyportnj #keyportwaterfront #raritanbay #njshore #friedfish #localfish #familypicnic #beachpicnic #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportsmallrestaurants #saverestaurants #goexplore #eatyourworld

Salty, sour, sweet, spicy (and icy)—this Mexican

Salty, sour, sweet, spicy (and icy)—this Mexican “diablito” hits allll the flavor notes on a steamy hot summer day. It’s filled with shaved ice, plenty of fresh chopped mango, chamoy, hot sauce, Tajín, and a chewy spicy-sour tamarind candy straw on the side.

Props to @foodandfootprints for posting about this last summer—we finally went out looking for this stand last week (see second pic). It’s called Ya Llego Tu Papi; he sets up during the day on Roosevelt Ave near 86th St. Regular raspados (shaved ice) are also available.

#jacksonheights #queensfood #streetfood #streetvendors #nycfood #nyceats #mexicanfood #raspado #diablito #nycstreetfood #queenseats #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportstreetvendors #goexplore #eatyourworld

“A huge concern for us is whether people will st

“A huge concern for us is whether people will still dine out as much as they used to. We’re still not where we need to be in terms of the help we’re receiving, but it’s moving in the right direction. What we need are less loans and more programs that address the unique issues that the independent restaurant industry faces, and hopefully all of the advocacy by various industry groups will achieve this.”—Dudley Stewart, co-owner of The Queensboro

One of the larger restaurants in Jackson Heights, @thequeensboro hasn’t taken its space for granted during the pandemic: As the situation here grew increasingly dire, the restaurant became a staging center for JH’s incredible grassroots Covid Care Neighborhood Network, where food donations were brought and packed up for volunteers to distribute to those in need. The Q also partnered with Queens Together and @wckitchen to provide meals for essential workers during that time—and increasingly offered takeaway/delivery cocktails and family meals to customers.

As co-owner Dudley also says in his interview (see it and three others at the link in our bio): “People were going hungry, we’re a restaurant, we should be helping to feed them.”

It’s inspiring how this restaurant has stepped up to serve our community—let’s all return the favor by swinging by for a meal (they have fried chicken today!) or a cocktail!

First pic shows the restaurant’s shiny new sidewalk setup (it remains open for takeout + delivery at certain hours). Second pic is the yummy to-go frozé and mezcal margarita; third pic shows all the groceries we picked up from the Q and delivered when we volunteered for Covid Care.

#thequeensboro #queensfood #jacksonheights #supportlocalbusiness #supportlocalrestaurants #nycfood #eaterny #eatyourworld

“We hope to grow with our business plan, and hel

“We hope to grow with our business plan, and help support our fellow street vendors with adapting to this. We hope Jackson Heights is able to have its hustle and bustle back, and that we’re all safe as well.”—Stephanie Sucasaca, Antojitos Doña Fela

See Stephanie’s full interview plus three others from Jackson Heights in the link in our bio.

The family-owned Peruvian street cart @antojitosdonafela has been active throughout the pandemic, quickly adapting to ever-changing conditions with the help of the @streetvendorproject nonprofit (and zero government aid). Theirs is an inspiring, hopeful story of neighbors helping neighbors, and the success of more grassroots efforts to keep businesses afloat (and local healthcare workers well fed).

You can help support vendors like Doña Fela via the @streetvendorproject’s Covid-19 Emergency Fund; see the link in their bio.

Pictured is the excellent $20 “trio marino,” a lunchtime special for 2: arroz con mariscos, ceviche de pescado + chicharrón de pescado con yuca frita (fish and cassava fried to perfection). Second slide is the delicious pollo al cilindro (roasted in a cylinder). There are so many other things to try here, from the morning tamales to the tender anticuchos (grilled beef hearts, just out of view in my first pic!).

#antojitosdonafela #peruvianfood #jacksonheights #streetfood #queensfood #queenseats #nycfood #nyceats #eaterny #supportlocalbusiness #streetvendorproject #eatyourworld

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