Have a Fiesta at Tacombi

Tacombi makes me feel like I have stepped back in time. When I was there I felt like I was living inside the movie Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights and it was awesome.

Tacombi serves up traditional Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner. The portions are small but that's alright with me because then I get to try more things! Not only do they have your staple Mexican food choices like tacos, entradas and quesadillas, but they also serve these delicious fresh fruit drinks like Horchata (Mexican drink made of rice and cinnamon), Auga De Sandia (Watermelon juice) and Agua De Jamaica (Mexican Hibiscus Tea). To see the full menu click here.

The restaurant it self is cozy and the front is wide open so passerby's can feel welcome to join in. With folding tables and chairs, the air-condition-free atmosphere just makes sense. In the center of the restaurant sits a vintage trailer where the food orders come out of. The music is bumping and you can tell that everyone is having a great time at this Mexican escape.

What are you waiting for? Come join the fiesta already! Tacombi is located at 267 Elizabeth Street in New York, New York. For more information visit their website here.

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Tasty Pastries at ARTOPOLIS in Astoria, Queens

 
Artopolis is a sweet-treat heaven. Located in Astoria, Queens for the last two years, they have everything you need to turn that frown upside down. Their shelves are fully stocked with freshly baked cakes, cookies, pastries, tarts, bread and Greek specialties.

Let's talk cake people. This place has 13 different kinds; Praline Chocolate, Passion Fruit, White Chocolate Mouse and list goes on. Check out these works out art for yourself!

After the cakes, I saw the tarts. Yummy! The tarts at Artopolis looked too good to be true. They come large and small in flavors like mixed fruit, strawberry, blackberry and apple.

 

 The cakes looked divine and the tarts seemed fantastic but when I saw the case of pastries it was over. The mini cakes and tarts were just so cute that I wanted one of each. Luckily, neither my wallet or waistline could afford that so I had to decide on one.  

Chocolate Supreme for the win!

My friends and I had such a great time exploring this bakery and enjoying the delicious treats and I cannot wait to go back! For the full menu click here. Next time you are in Astoria take a trip to Artopolis at Agora Plaza 23-18 31st street Astoria, NY 11105.

Elaine and Brandon

Panavahn and Hungry White Girl

Alex and Jess

White Girl Gone Crazy at Boca Chica

It's been a long time my friends and I am really sorry about that. I have been going through some great changes and trying to get situated. Some of those really great changes include getting a promotion, turning 23 and moving into a fabulous two bedroom apartment with FIVE windows in the heart of Brooklyn. So now that we are all caught up, let get back to the magic at: Boca Chica.

Boca Chica is this small seven table restaurant that serves up dynamite Dominican food. My friend Elaine introduced me to Boca Chica and since I consider "Rice and Beans" it's own food group, I fell in love instantly.  Luckily Elaine has got the Spanish language down and she was able to guide us through the meal. My main phrase of the evening was "gracias!" and it got me everything I needed.

We indulged in some proper Dominican fare such as: fried pork chops, fried fish and you can't forget the rice and beans.

 Needless to say, after this meal we were stuffed. Check out Boca Chica at 96-20 37th Ave  Queens, NY 11368. Trust me, it is worth the long subway ride!

Tacos with Panavahn

 Panavahn is a name you are going to be hearing about quite frequently. This girl has now introduced me to four of my new foodie favorites and I cannot thank her enough!  

El Tenampa is the focus of today's discussion. It's half grocery store, half Mexican restaurant and all delicious. El Tenampa is family owned and operated and makes authentic tacos, burritos, tortas, soups and rice and beans. They also have an awesome salsa bar with homemade guacamole. Plus while you are enjoying the fantastic food, you can watch Spanish Soap Opera's on the main TV's in the restaurant.

The food is super cheap and super tasty. One taco is $1.75- you just can't beat it! It's real authentic Mexican food so if Chipotle is what you call Mexican, you'll be in for a rude awakening when you visit El Tenampa.

El Tenampa is located at 706 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY and the party's in the back!

Noodles and Dumplings at SUPER NOODLE

 I have been wanting to try this place for the longest time. With a name like Super Noodle I figured it had to be delicious and thankfully I wasn't disappointed. We entered the tiny West Village spot and got ourselves some noodles and dumplings. 

Shrimp Noodles

Beef and Cabbage Steamed Dumplings

Vegetable Pan-seared Dumplings

Everything was really good and stinkin' cheap. They have a large variety of soups, dumplings and noodles. Check out the full menu here.  Super Noodles is located 70 7th Ave S, New York, New York 10014. So, forget making your Chef Boyardee- tonight its time for some Super Noodles!

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Greenpoint / McCarren Park Greenmarket

     The Greenpoint/McCarren Greenmarket is exciting the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY every Saturday year-round from 8:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. I discovered this market a few weeks ago after completing a Saturday morning run with the North Brooklyn Runners club. I was intrigued from afar when I saw the massive piles of fruits and veggies, and by the time I finally walked through the whole market I was a huge fan.

     This Greenmarket brings the Williamsburg and Greenpoint communities together to shop, mingle and enjoy the beauty of the park. Since opening in 1997, the market has been supplying patrons with fresh milk, yogurt and cheeses; as well as grass-fed beef, pork, chicken and rabbit. My favorite part of the market was the homegrown fruit and vegetables. Talk about freshness. I wanted to take some of everything home! The market also sells honey by the pound, fresh eggs and baked goods galore.

 

     So, the next Saturday you have open take a trip to this beautiful Greenmarket and support the local farmers at: Union Avenue between Driggs and North 12th street in Brooklyn, NY. And remember; bring your recyclable bags and stay green!