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Rockaway Taco
There’s been a lot of press about the Rockaways lately – the surfing, the scene and the new food kiosks opening up on the boardwalk. But before you get distracted by the latest additions, don’t forget to hit up the original shack that made the Rockaways a food destination, because it’s still the best out there.
Started by David Selig in 2008 and chefed by Andrew Field, Rockaway Taco is a beachy, Montauk-esque takeaway joint across from abandoned houses and around the corner from a row of boarded up shops. There may be more Williamsburg weekenders in the Rockaways now, but this area still has a long way to go until total gentrification. Colorful little Rockaway Taco is a beacon of good food and good vibes, unskippable if you’ve already made it all the way out to the end of the A line. (more…)
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Agnanti Meze
The same crew that set out on this winter’s Arthur Avenue food tour met up again a few weekends ago, this time in Astoria. Our mission: to seek out authentic Greek food at the end of the N line.
It may seem like typical Greek food is everywhere now. Most supermarkets stock deli containers of tzatziki and eggplant dip, kalamata olives and pitas, but a lot has gotten lost in translation. This country that prides itself on the super freshness of its ingredients and the strict tradition of its recipes, neither of which you’ll find in most processed Greek food. (more…)
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