Egg Creams
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Egg Creams
We wil be traveling to New York in June. On Food Network they mentioned two places in Brooklyn to try these. My husband says that any deli in Manhattan will have them. Are they as good? Or is it worth going to Brooklyn?
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I personally would not travel to Brooklyn just for an egg cream. There are a number of places in Manhattan that have them.
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/492647
Imo, these drinks hold more appeal for those who had them as a child as they provide some nostalgia. As a drink unto itself, it ain't that special (imo).
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/492647
Imo, these drinks hold more appeal for those who had them as a child as they provide some nostalgia. As a drink unto itself, it ain't that special (imo).
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Egg creams are good as nostalgia - and any coffee shop (NY type for eating - not Starbucks type) will do one. Fine as an experience - but I wouldn't trek to Brooklyn for one. Just like bagels and black & whites, you can get good ones many places in Manhattan.
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nytraveler, I'm interested in all things NYC this week as I'll be there in less than 2 weeks.
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Ahh, thanks!
Another thing to add to my NYC diet. So far it's pizza, bagels, street food, black and whites and strangely enough cupcakes. I've seen several places that mention "the best cupcake". Good thing it's a walking city.
I think I'll pass on the egg cream but is there anything else I should know about?
Another thing to add to my NYC diet. So far it's pizza, bagels, street food, black and whites and strangely enough cupcakes. I've seen several places that mention "the best cupcake". Good thing it's a walking city.
I think I'll pass on the egg cream but is there anything else I should know about?
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Jewish-Knishes, half sour pickles, potato pudding, noodle pudding, rugelach, babka, Kossar's bialys, kasha and bowties
Italian-Rice balls, prosciutto (or lard) bread, smoked mozzarella, pignoli cookies, Italian Cheesecake (ricotta based)
General-cheesecake, street pretzels, Gray's Papaya (Two cheap franks with a papaya drink), Sullivan Street Bread, Amy's Bread, Tom Cat Bread, Little Pie company's Apple Walnut Sour Cream Cake, Cones (ice cream on Bleecker Street).
Chinese-fried turnip cakes, spicy chow fun, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory,
Spanish-Despana chorizos, Iberico ham (Very, very expensive)
Eatern European-blintzes, pirogies, and potato pancakes, Kilbesa (Polish sausage)
That should get you started
Italian-Rice balls, prosciutto (or lard) bread, smoked mozzarella, pignoli cookies, Italian Cheesecake (ricotta based)
General-cheesecake, street pretzels, Gray's Papaya (Two cheap franks with a papaya drink), Sullivan Street Bread, Amy's Bread, Tom Cat Bread, Little Pie company's Apple Walnut Sour Cream Cake, Cones (ice cream on Bleecker Street).
Chinese-fried turnip cakes, spicy chow fun, Chinatown Ice Cream Factory,
Spanish-Despana chorizos, Iberico ham (Very, very expensive)
Eatern European-blintzes, pirogies, and potato pancakes, Kilbesa (Polish sausage)
That should get you started