Hungry White Girls Bucket List: Chow Style

If you are like me, you love finding new places to get your chow-down on. One my most favorite sources of new and exciting places to find nourishment is the Travel Channel. I just can't get enough of it. Re-runs? No problem- I love those to. Looking at delicious food over and over again makes tickled pink and that leads us to the first entry of Hungry White Girls Bucket List: Chow Style.

The first place on my list is called R. U. HUNGRY? I saw this New Jersey FAT sandwich food truck on the Man vs. Food Series on Travel Channel. On the show the host was challenged to eat five FAT sandwiches in 45 minutes. Obviously I'm not looking to take on that challenge but I really would love to try these delicious looking sandwiches someday.

R. U. HUNGRY? has been a Rutgers University staple since the FAT CAT sandwich was concocted in 1979. It's the place where everyone goes when they are in the mood for a creative and calorie packed meal. I personally cannot wait to try the FAT DARRELL which is comprised of chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and topped with lettuce, tomato and marinara sauce. Sounds like food heart attack that I cannot wait to have!

R. U. HUNGRY? is located at 40 College Ave. NewBrunswick, NJ,  08901. For more info check out there website here and since I know this is going to be on your bucket list now, lets just rent a party bus and go together!







photo from: thisiswhyyourehuge.com

Moon Dancerrrrrr

     Moon Dancer Winery in Wrightsville, PA is the perfect escape for anyone. With their French Country Chateau over looking the Susquehanna River and there large selection of European Style dry wines, this place pretty much sums up the definition of wonderful. It's a charming and romantic place with live music year round and I love it!

Inside Looking Out

The beautiful patio!

      My adventure to Moon Dancer Winery happened last summer when my mom and her friends invited Annie and I to come "hang with the girls" as my mom likes to say. And "hang with the girls" we did, along with a lot of other fun activities like listening to a live jazz band, having a picnic, taking funny photos with a roast and much more.

    When we arrived we each paid a cover as we were driving in which included a wine glass to take home. Then we went to the wine bar, sampled a few choices and decided on the Peach wine. I'm and not much of a drinker so naturally, I let Annie make the final call.

Angie  doing the sniff and swirl technique.

Peach it is!

     After the wine selections we made we headed out to the back yard to set up our picnic and relax. What a cool experience. I for one love picnics and the fact that Moon Dancer Winery encourages you to bring food along to enhance their wine is fantastic. We had a really great time and I cannot wait to go back again!

"The Girls"

     Moon Dancer Winery has live acoustic music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Summer Concerts, Jazz Festivals, Corporate and Private Events and of course Weddings and Bridal Showers. They are located at 1282 Klines Run Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368. For more information click here. So go ahead- wine a little, you'll feel better.

Happiness Galore: The Bagel Store

      The Bagel Store is so good that it has been featured on The Food Network, The Chew and the Cooking Channel. Scot Rossillo has been passionate about bagels for years calling The Bagel Store a "true labor of love." Every bagel is hand-rolled and "done the old fashioned way but with creativity made in small batches using only the finest natural added ingredients." And this is why The Bagel Store rocks.

     They have unique flavors of both bagels and cream cheese. They are most famous for their "Bacon, Egg and Cheese" Bagel so that is what I ordered and it was amazing!

     Some of the other bagel flavors they have are Vinegar N Salt, Pumpernickel, French Toast, Sun Dried Tomato and  Super Cinnamon Raisin. Some of their mouthwatering cream cheeses include; Buffalo, Bacon N Cheddar, Blueberry, Cannoli, Spinach Artichoke and Walnut Raisin.

     I love this place because it is delicious, cheap and the staff is quick and friendly not to mention that they also ship bagels and cater. Try it out for yourself at either of their locations at 349 Bedford Ave. Brookly, NY 11211 or 754 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211. Eat it up all ready!

Brooklyn Bangers

      This past weekend my friends Lauryn and Laura came to the Big Apple for a visit and I couldn't wait to take them to the Fort Green Flea. This flea market is so much fun! It is held in the 40,000-square-foot schoolyard at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School in Fort Green, Brooklyn. It is "part vintage bazaar, part hipster hang, part old-fashioned town square, and part food bonanza" and I love every inch of it.

     I love looking at all of the vintage clothing and jewelery as well as the handmade goods by local artists. This past weekend we checked out Brooklyn Bangers. They offer all sorts of yummy hot dogs such as; Cheddar Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Weisswurst, Knackwurst, Bratwurst and Spicy All Beef Sausage. I went with the Cheddar Bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and it was fantastic. Brooklyn Bangers can be found every Saturday at the Fort Green Flea or at their home store located at 111 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

While I was enjoying my Brooklyn Banger...

Laura was standing guard of the trash making sure everyone disposed properly.

After the market we headed to Time Square and played at Toys "R" Us. We check out the massive Lego statues and bought lots of candy. Everyone should go here at least one time in their life so here is the address for you: 1514 Broadway NY, NY 10036.

Next we went to see a Broadway show! We got tickets for Jekyll and Hyde staring Constantine and Deborah Cox. The cast was really talented and we had a great time. It was a jam packed day and we all had a blast!

Earl of Sandwich

     So one time my friend Annie was like "Oh My Gosh Olivia...you have got to try Earl of Sandwich," and that was that. When Alex and I went to Atlantic City for the weekend we walked right on over to Earl of Sandwich and got ourselves some of the goods. Well... we got lost for almost a mile and couldn't figure out what casino it was in, but when we finally figured it out, then we walked right on over.

"I'm pumped to find Earl of Sandwich!"

"Seriously- where is this place?"

"Earl of Sandwich straight ahead!"

      Alex and I visited Earl of Sandwich in the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. It's quick service and the sandwiches were delish! Their menu is made up of hot sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast and desserts. Check out their full menu here. It's a good place to go if you want some yummy food in a hurry. I got their famous Hawaiian BBQ sandwich. Its made of grilled chicken, ham, swiss, pineapple and Hawaiian BBQ sauce. 

Hawaiian BBQ

 Earl of Sandwich has a lot of locations and luckily one of them in right here in NYC at 1290 6th Avenue (W 52nd st between 5th & 6th ave) New York, NY 10104. Go get some meat between two slices of bread already!

Finger Lickin' at Sticky's Chicken

     Sticky's Finger Joint is the first variety gourmet Chicken Finger restaurant in New York City. This unique spot only uses "antibiotic free, hormone free, cruelty free, free range chicken" to serve of some of NYC'S tastiest chicken fingers. You are probably thinking "what's the big deal? Its just chicken fingers," but you are so wrong. Keep reading to find out all about the place that's "crunching things up" with their fantastic chicken!

     

     From the outside no one would know how fantastic this place really is. I discovered Sticky's Finger Joint because my best friend Annie was visiting for the weekend and her favorite food is chicken. I mean this girl talks about making a cook book called "365 Days of Chicken." So, after a few minuets of searching the web for a finger lickin' good chicken joint, I came across Sticky's Finger Joint on The Underground Gourmet's 2012 Cheap List (check it out here) and we headed on over. 

We were surprised and excited when got there to see the variety of chicken fingers they offered. Since they sell each flavor in one strip or three we tried a few different strips and I'm so glad we did. 

Starting on the top left is the General Sticky Tso, Salted Caramel and Wasabi. On the second row we have a side of Truffle Fries and a Bada Bing. There are so many  flavors to choose from but Annie and I agreed hands down that the Salted Caramel was our favorite. At Sticky's Finger Joint they also make a plethora of homemade sauces to dip your chicken and fries into. Check out the full menu here. 

Can't wait to dig in!

 Are you craving these delectable chicken fingers yet?! Head on over to Sticky's Finger Joint at 31 West 8th Street, New York City, NY, 10011 or call them at 212-777-713. Everyday they open at noon and keep the chicken coming till super late. Oh, and the best part is they cater so I'm pretty sure Annie might have them cater her wedding someday due to her love of chicken. Enjoy ya chicken folks!

Hungry White Girl and Annie :)

Amaing Rice Ball's at Faicco's Italian Specialties

 

     I discovered Faicco's Italian Specialties while on a Greenwich Village Foods of NY Tour. If you haven't heard of this thing called a "food tour" you need to sign up for one the next time you go to a major city. Food tours have become one of my favorite hobbies over the last few years and every time I go somewhere new I look for one. For more information on the New York Foods of NY Tours click here (The Chelsea Market Tour is awesome as well!).

If you are looking for the perfect old school butcher for all of your Italian needs you will be sure to find it at Faicco's Italian Specialties. They have an assortment of  Italian meats as well as a wall full of tomato sauces, olive oils, bruschettes, pastas and much more. Anything you need to cook an Italian feast, you can find right here in this tiny shop. 

My favorite part of the shop are the Rice Balls. Its a small round ball of creamy rice dipped in bread crumbs and lightly fried and served warm. So, so delicious. Its the perfect little Italian snack and they only cost a dollar!

Faicco's Italian Specialties is located in the West Village at 260 Bleeker street NY, NY 10014. You can also reach them at (212) 243-1974. Now... go have a snack!