It would be a sin if you did not try the popular delicacies served at the restaurants of New York City. There is no substitute for the delicacies that are crafted with pure passion. Here are some of the lip smacking treats of New York city that must not miss indulging in while in the city.
Bagel
Bagels these days are available at almost every supermarket and chain restaurants all over the world. Jewish immigrants from Europe brought this breakfast food to the city of New York during early 20th century.
Bagels have become a breakfast ritual all over the city. The bagels served here are boiled and baked for imparting them a chewy consistency and shiny finish. These are lightened sweetly with honey and malt. The restaurants have mastered the art of crafting the perfect bagel that cannot be matched in terms of flavor as well the texture. Murray’s Bagels and Absolute bagels in Broadway serve the most satisfying bagels in the city. Absolute bagels is known for its 16 variants. Do not forget to indulge in the absolute delight served here.
Hotdogs
Charles Feltman, a German butcher started selling hot dogs in Coney Island in 1871.
Since then, it has managed to become a traditional New York food. Crif Digs and Nathan’s Famous are the two popular eateries to hit if you want to gorge on some tasty delights. The flavors offered at Crif Dogs will blow your mind. Nathan’s Famous has been serving the kosher beef hot dogs for over ninety years. All you need to do is spend $3.95 for indulging in original sausages at this eatery. It would not be hard for you to gorge on some scrumptious hot dogs while in the city. Nathan’s food trucks and diners can be found all over the town.
New York Cheesecake
There is hell lot of difference between a cheesecake and a New York cheesecake. The first cheesecake was believed to have invented by a restaurant owner Arnold Reuben during 1929.
His cream cheese concoction soon found a space on dessert menus all over the city. Junior’s and Eileen’s serves the best cheesecakes in the town. Junior’s serves giant portions of cheesecakes with fluffy consistency. Eileen’s is popular for its dairy-free variants. It serves cocktail-inspired flavors such as Pina Colada cheesecake, blueberry and a lot more variants.
Pastrami on Rye
The first Pastrami sandwich was made by Kosher butcher during 1887, Sussman Volk. It can managed to become an iconic dish of the city since then. This delicacy is made from beef.
The meat is picked with spices and dry herbs. It is then pressed, steamed and smoked. Kate Delicatessen serves the best Pastrami in the city. It opened up in 1888 and became immensely popular due to the film When Harry Met Sally. The tender slices of beef pastrami sandwiched between rye bread with mustard toppings and sour pickles on the sides makes this one of the iconic offerings of the city.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes were mentioned in American cookbooks during 1796.
With time, the competition of crafting the best cupcakes turned fierce. The Magnolia Bakery and the Crumbs Bakeshop serves the best cupcakes. Over 50 different flavors of cupcakes are offered at the Crumbs bakeshop. If you want to indulge in the best red velvet cupcake, then Magnolia Bakery is the place where you must be.
Hamburgers
The first hamburgers were served to German sailors during 1800s to remind them of their hometown.
New York restaurants serve juicy and cheap patties that can be considered to be one of the finest in the world. The Balthazar restaurant serves perfectly grilled hamburger with a thick slab of melted cheese along with crunchy fries. The Shake Shack chain have spread all over the world but originally started off in New York city. Opt for Angus beef burger or a veggie variant with Portobello mushroom for indulging in the finest hamburgers in the world.
