Go for the shared plates that have a homey, eclectic taste. You must try the casserole of rosemary & pepper ham-spiked mac n' cheese.
Bringing Puerto Rico to East Harlem with their piles of fritters, meat stuffed potatoes and plantains.The most impressive is the " jibaro en canoa, a plantain canoe stuffed with a bevy of meat."
Try the chicken-based shio ramen.It may be a light broth, but it bursts with flavor including the yuzu-kosho chili pepper and citrus.
Acclaimed Chef Corey Cova knows how to pair sweet with savory. You must try the "seared lobe which comes with marshmallow, peanut butter, apple, and hazelnut crumble."
Go here for authentic soul food. Check out the heap of shredded collard greens sautéed with onions, garlic, and green peppers.
Order the fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade, which has that smokey BBQ flavor with a spicy twist.
Patsy's is the only coal-oven pizzeria in Manhattan that sells by the slice.
Make sure you get the homemade macaroni and cheese and stewed okra with tomatoes as sides to the crunchy fried chicken.
Try the massive portion of chile rellenos which is piled high with melted Oaxaca cheese.
Where else but in NYC can you get an incredible and cheap fish sandwich from a restaurant connected to a church?! Featured by Martha Stewart, the best dish is the fried whiting sandwich.
