Alexander Rea

"Need a taxi? Exit on the 8th Ave side and avoid the long line on the 7th Ave side."

"Chef Simin Glenn's Tchoup Shop serves up some serious New Orleans flavors with a bit of Indochina influence. Start with the pork cracklin. "Beaner" pic attached. Eggs over pork rice and beans."

"There's an ice cream parlor opening up across the street. I don't know which location is more genius."

"Get the wheat berry salad with ricotta. It's excellent."

"The East Village original is classic but if you like more light and space go one stop on the L train to this Williamsburg location. Go before 10 AM on weekends and get the middle eastern eggs."

"Get the pork chimichanga."