Cafe Himalaya

Jason Lam
restauranting
It was storming as I ran into Cafe Himalaya. I noticed it was BYOB, so I had to dart back out in the downpour to grab a beer from the bodega. Cool, anything for BYOB. I was tempted in the momo dumplings, but in...

BB Sandwich Bar

Jason Lam
lunch, takee outtee
So this shop is telling me that they have the world's best cheese steak period. Bold claim for a NY Cheese Steak. I got one and the sandwich is good. I don't know if I would consider it a cheese steak, but stil...

Jennifer Cafe’s Roast Pork

Jason Lam
lunch, takee outtee
Little lunch stand in the East Village serving latino food and empanadas. I wanted to revisit the roast pork lunch platter that I've had years back. I remembered it was really good. This time, the pork had a fu...

Houston’s Burgers

Jason Lam
burger, lunch, restauranting
3
We were at the Galway Hooker Pub for Sartorius' b-day drinks. Etzold had a hamburger. I took a bite and thought it was surprisingly awesome. Dare I say one of the best I've had in NY. Then one of the Sartorius'...

Pan Frying Liver

Jason Lam
homemade
First I tried a little olive oil, salt and pepper = bland. Then tried it again with Adobo seasoning and Balsamic Vinegar until it evaporated = tasty. Next time, MSG = awesome? ...

Antojitos Mexicanos is Spicy

Jason Lam
taco
After taking a cue from the Time Out article where I got Grand Morelos' chilaquiles, I went to check out the other place the line cook recommended for the chicken enchilada. Boy was it good and so spicy. I had ...