Out of Town Eats: New Haven - Bar

Welcome foodies! As the Foodie Finders NYC Crew continues our food filled road trip, we stopped off at Bar, known for their mashed potato pizza.    

This unique starch-on-starch combo was excellent. Only available in full pies, customers are encouraged to customize their pizza. The most common creation is a white pizza, topped with mashed potatoes and bacon. Of course, that is what we ordered. I would recommend this thin crust specialty to anyone looking for a pizza topping twist. I'm looking forward to mix it up even more next time - I'm thinking a sprinkle of cherry peppers sounds like fun!

-Mike

Out of Town Eats: New Haven - Geronimo's

Hola foodies! The Foodie Finders NYC Crew is on the road again, and this time we are visiting some college food hot spots. The Yale University area is chock full of good eats. Today, we stopped off at Geronimo's for some great southwestern fare - which is worth the trip for the guacamole alone. 

The guacamole was the clear star of the meal. If you want to take it to the next level, add roasted corn and Applewood smoked bacon. Sometimes I find that when it comes to guacamole, add-ins can get a little gimmicky, but in this case I couldn't be more wrong. The bacon and corn perfectly complimented the fresh and creamy avocado. With the bacon craze taking over the food community, It makes me wonder why more people don't add bacon to guacamole. 

Another great offering was the selection of Navajo Frybreads. I really enjoyed the Chorizo and Fig Frybread. Flakey dough, sweet fig puree, and smokey sausage add up to an excellent appetizer. 

Next up, nachos! More specifically, pork pibil nachos. Pork pibil is generally a slow roasted pork preparation, originating in the Yucatán Peninsula. This version had a rich sweetness that juxtaposed the spiciness of the raw jalapeños on top.  Overall, it was a delicious dish. 

Lastly, we ordered the Smoked Buffalo Brisket Tamales. The buffalo meat was very salty on its own, but when eaten with the pickled onions and tamale, the flavors meshed together well. 

Time for something sweet! The Tres Leche cake was a great creamy and moist option. 

Geronimo's was a fun stop on this road trip. My number one recommendation is to order the roasted corn and bacon guacamole (and get some pork pibil nachos while you're at it!) 

-Mike 

Buddakan - NYC Restaurant Review

Hi foodies! I recently enjoyed an awesome meal at Buddakan. Below I have featured the best dishes of the night. Enjoy these beautiful photos! 

Edamame Dumplings

The savory edamame dumplings was a clear standout dish of the meal. They taste even better than they look.

Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly

What is better than a doughy steamed bun? A doughy steamed bun filled with sweet pork belly topped with spicy shallots for a subtle kick.

Szechuan Pork Dumplings

I love dumpling that explodes in your mouth. The rich meaty broth from these pork dumplings really hit the spot.

Chilled Udon Noodles

During an amazing meal, it is always nice for a change of pace to enjoy a cold savory dish. The chilled udon noodles served that purpose well - which only gets better when the lime sorbet on top melts into incredible peanut sauce.

Glazed Alaskan Black Cod

To restore some heat in this meal, I enjoyed the Glazed Alaskan Black Cod. The sweet and nutty miso glaze really made this a spectacular dish. 

Passion Fruit Meringue

The creative architectural layout of the Passion Fruit Meringue is an excellent reflection of unique flavor and texture of these dishes. This is an absolute party for the taste buds.

Almond Bread Pudding

This "hot mess" of a dessert is a rich and warm way to end of spectacular meal. The fresh bananas cut through the rich caramel sauce perfectly. 

I hope you enjoyed this review. I highly recommend Buddakan to anyone ready for a flavorful adventure. Happy holidays and happy eating!

-Mike