Mark FleischmannNYC Subway Restaurant Tour, Part II: Toshkent (Bath Beach)Surfing around for the second episode of this latest Tour, I stumbled across an Uzbek restaurant. It triggered golden memories of the Uzbek…2d ago2d ago
Mark FleischmannNYC Subway Restaurant Tour, Part I: Lake House Cafe (Van Cortlandt Park)Debut episode of a new blog series combining controlled gluttony and urban exploration — first stop, the BronxJul 18Jul 18
Mark FleischmannNYC Ferry Restaurant Tour, Part III: Big John’s (Rockaway Line)Sunset Park highlights included a definitive chicken souvlaki, gorgeous views of Manhattan, and three industrial-turned-recreational spacesJul 16Jul 16
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXVI: Blue (Snug Harbor)Thirty-six episodes into the Tour, I toasted its conclusion with a visit to Snug Harbor and a Blue Whale martiniJun 30Jun 30
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXV: Casa Blanca (New Brighton)Victorian Gothic chic, scary hike, artful mofongo with a plantain feather, deep-hued tri-color sushi, and 2 or 3 or maybe 4 BrightonsJun 25Jun 25
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXIV: The Veranda (Silver Lake Park)A circuit around a peaceful lake, followed by a veggie burger overlooking a golf courseJun 19Jun 19
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXIII: Don Roberto’s Classic Italian (West Brighton)A stroll in the Staten Island Zoo, chicken scarpariello, and all those Brightons (explained)Jun 13Jun 13
Mark FleischmannStaten Island Restaurant Tour, Part XXXII: Primo Pizzeria (West New Brighton)Having a couple of slices in one of two parks in one of three island neighborhoods with Brighton in the nameJun 10Jun 10
Mark FleischmannNYC Ferry Restaurant Tour, Part II: Kimo’s Kitchen (Rockaway Line)Return to Rockaway Beach for views from the other side of the NYC Ferry, a quick look at the beach, and a Mediterranean mezze platterJun 8Jun 8
Mark FleischmannNYC Ferry Restaurant Tour, Part I: The Wharf (Rockaway Line)The author of The Staten Island Restaurant Tour starts a new series on New York City neighborhoods, comfort food, and yet another ferryJun 7Jun 7