Cheap Eats in East Village | New York City, USA
On
a particularly stunning winters days in NYC I declared to the other
travel bunnie upon awakening that we were in for a big day of food.
I think he muttered in response (much like any other day then is
it?) but that is not particularity relevant for review purposed. As
the day progressed we faced the age old conundrum of differing
urges. I had to have some more lobster (as the red-ish hue from my
winter cheeks was fading and I was sure that more lobster was the
only way to put the colour back into them) while the other travel
bunnie was insisting on a traditional pork sandwich.
Russ
& Daughters is where we started out on the Lower East side
and what better way to start the day with the this famous provider
of all things smoked and cured. Upon entering the deli and taking a
number we were quickly disheartened that it looked as though it
would be a long time before we would be placing our order. It
appeared as though the food Gods were smiling upon as that day as
one patron had to leave suddenly and in a sign of
Amercian-Australian friendliness gave us his ordering ticked which
meant we saved at least 15 mins in the line. We both ordered the
cream cheese and salmon bagels and were not disappointed by both the
texture of the bagel or the freshness of the salmon. I am told that
this deli has been serving its locals and tourists alike for almost
a century and all I can say is that if Anthony Bourdain puts it on
his top 13 places to eat at before you die you absolutely must give
it a try.
Total Bunnie Dollars Spent: $28USD (excluding tips)
Luke's
Lobster is a hole-in-the wall style shop with 8 stools and an
whole lot of oh-so-juicy lobster. This east village location is in
fact the very first of the chain's stores and stays true to it
simple eating options. I of course ordered the lobster roll which is
simply a toasted, buttered, split-top bun with a slather of
mayonnaise, topped with 4 ounces of pure lobster and secret spices.
Throw in a side of potato chips, a Maine Root Mexican Cola and the
staple pickle and my craving was immediately satisfied.
Total Bunnie Dollars Spent: $17USD (excluding tips)
Porchetta
is where you would have found the other travel bunnie while I was
passionately devouring my Lobster Roll. It is literally 1 minute
down the street for Luke's Lobster and is set up in much the same
way. Given that the other travel bunnie was only gone for a matter
of minutes before returning to find me at Luke's and proudly
presenting his Porchetta sandwich ($12USD). The recipe was simple, a
crispy roll with succulent pork topped with crispy skin. The other
bunnie tells me that the roll was perfectly seasoned and other than
being a little difficult to eat as quickly as he wanted to (given the
quantity of pork and the crispness of the crackling) it was the
perfect afternoon snack.
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