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Favorite Food

Favorite Food

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Created by Christian de Botton • Updated On: September 4, 2011
The Brindle Room is one of Favorite Food.

1. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: The burger was really, very good, and for what they charge (only $10), it's impossible to say no to.Also, not on the menu, but their poutine is ridiculously wonderful.

Porchetta is one of Favorite Food.

2. Porchetta

110 E 7th St (btwn Ave A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: The crispy potatoes with burnt ends may be one of the best food-things on earth.

Caracas Arepa Bar is one of Favorite Food.

3. Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (btw 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 361 tips and reviews
Zabb Elee is one of Favorite Food.

4. Zabb Elee

75 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: Everything here is really great. Not a red curry on the menu, which is refreshing. I am particularly a fan of anything they serve with cripsy pork.

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of Favorite Food.

5. Xi'an Famous Foods

81 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 314 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: Have been getting the D1S every Sunday for the past month or so. Really great flavors, nice and spicy, and I absolutely love the texture of the noodles.

Hummus Place is one of Favorite Food.

6. Hummus Place

109 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Ave. A.), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · East Village · 74 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: I'm as far from a vegetarian as one could get, but the Shakshuka Halumi is still one of my favorite meals. Really well balanced, strong flavors.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of Favorite Food.

7. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: This place being down the street is clearly going to be a problem.

Calexico Taco Cart is one of Favorite Food.

8. Calexico Taco Cart

1 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Food Truck · Brooklyn Heights · 10 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: Really great, fresh tacos. If you're starving, the Carne Asada burrito will make you very happy.

Kate's Joint is one of Favorite Food.

9. Kate's Joint

58 Avenue B (E 4th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 53 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: Best brunch deal I've found. Their omelette of the day is great for hangovers. The cheap drinks don't hurt, either.

Ennju is one of Favorite Food.

10. Ennju

20 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Union Square · 86 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: Never got sushi from here, always went with their katsu dishes and soups. They do a really, really great curry katsu with a really good, thick, beef curry. Could easily make up two meals.

Oyama is one of Favorite Food.

11. Oyama

188 1st Ave (btwn E. 11th & 12th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 32 tips and reviews

Christian d.Christian de Botton: Been going here since I was in high school 6 years ago. The sushi is great for the price (50% off all sushi). Also, the pork fried gyoza are delicious. 2 rolls and gyoza for about $10, can't beat that