City Gal On The Go
Soul food has its origin in African American culture and is popular in the American south. Some say the term “soul food” originated in the 1960s when “soul” was a widely used adjective to describe African American culture. As New Yorkers, there’s no need to travel south to get your fill of authentic American soul
While we would all love to have as much time as possible to explore a city, sometimes we’re forced to make the most of a short period of time. So what happens if you only have 2 days in Tokyo? Here’s what you can’t miss: Sushi. Tokyo is home to some of the best raw
Amphawa Floating Market Amphawa Floating Market is one of the true gems of Thailand. I arrived at Amphawa via tuk tuk from the 7-11 outside of the Maeklong Railway Market (scroll down for directions). I was the only non-Thai in the tuk tuk and, truth be told, I had no idea if I was going to the
In addition to being a center for culture and history, Harlem is home to some of the best restaurants in New York City. While soul food reigns supreme, Harlem’s bakeries should not be overlooked. No matter what fancies your sweet tooth, you can find it at a Harlem bakery. Best Rugelach – Lee Lee’s Baked
There’s no shortage of fantastic sushi restaurants in New York. But, as good as they are, they will never compare to the fresh sushi and seafood in Japan. Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Food porn everywhere. Inner Market This is where dealers purchase fish directly
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Pad Thai, it’s a traditional Thai dish consisting of stir fried rice noodles with egg, sauce and vegetables, meat or seafood. Crushed peanuts, lime and chives are often used as a garnish. In addition to traditional Pad Thai, fried noodles of all sorts are common in Thai
Greetings from Phuket! I decided to make a quick stop in Phuket Town to check out the night market (sometimes called the weekend market), open every weekend from late afternoon into the evening just outside Phuket Town. I’m pretty sure if I don’t get sick from eating massive quantities of street food last night, I’m
The Lower East Side is my favorite neighborhood when I’m craving a sweet treat. Here are 7 treats you absolutely must try if you’re in the Lower East Side! 1. Bisous Ciao, 101 Stanton @ Orchard/Ludlow. Bisous Ciao specializes in colorful, tasty and trendy macarons. Can’t make it to the Lower East Side? Bisous Ciao
City Gal is a native New Englander. I grew up eating lobster. I never ate a real crab until I was almost 20 years old at a crab house in Bethesda. I was hooked. Eating crabs once or twice a summer throughout the seven years I lived in Maryland was a definite highlight, and probably