You guys, my imminent move back to California is finally happening. After 4 years of living in Manhattan, my move date is set for end of summer. That's 60 days away and I'm freaking out!
So YOU KNOW I've been making a list and checking it twice. My foodie list that is.
When thinking about what I'll miss the most from NYC, there's a few categories for me.
It's definitely going to be a crazy 60 days of eating adventures...
Update: Here's a roundup of the restaurants we ended up going during July and then our last 30 days in August.
So YOU KNOW I've been making a list and checking it twice. My foodie list that is.

When thinking about what I'll miss the most from NYC, there's a few categories for me.
- The top of my list is all the Japanese food here - I'm thinking mainly izakayas (Hello: Sake Bar Hagi) and ramen, so you'll see a good amount of those on the list.
- Close second is Korean eats like Pocha 32's budae jjigae and the most amazing Korean Fried Chicken at Mad for Chicken. Truly the best kind of KFC.


- Delicious Italian food. Think amazing NYC Pizza from Marta or just the street corner. There's also fancy places like dell'anima that I'm dying to finally try.
- Cheap eats. Mamoun's in St. Mark's is a must and where am I going to get my Sichuan fix now? Will def pick up a bowl of X'ian Famous Food's Noodles. Then, there's Shake Shack which I don't think I can compare to In n Out since I'm a Cali girl at heart, but I do love those crinkle fries. Oh, and not sure how much this counts as a cheap eat, but Handy Nasty, I will never forget you and will definitely have to pay a visit to say goodbye.


It's definitely going to be a crazy 60 days of eating adventures...
Update: Here's a roundup of the restaurants we ended up going during July and then our last 30 days in August.
Fo'Sho Hitting These Up
New & Want to Try |
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Blanca | Cosme (![]() |
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Fuku
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Huertas | dell'anima | ||||
Takashi Ramen
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Ramen Lab
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Dassara Ramen | ||||
Estela
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Repeats of Food I'll Miss the Most |
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Mad for Chicken | Kang Ho Dong | Ippudo | |
Totto Ramen | Pocha 32 | Mourmon's | |
Shake Shack | X'ian Famous Foods | 2nd Ave Deli | |
Sake Bar Hagi | Curry Ya | Han Dynasty | |
Desnuda | Halal Guys | Sushi Dojo |
Want to go if I have time
Italian & Pizza |
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Carbone | Parm | il Buco Alimentari & Vineria | |
Peasant | Marta | Lucali | |
Japanese |
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15 East | Hakata Tonton | ||
Katsu-Hama | |||
Bagels & Brunch |
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Brooklyn Bagel | Black Seed Bagels | Russ & Daughters Café | |
Clinton Street Bakery | Élan | ||
Other Good Eats |
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Betony | Momofuku Ko | The Dutch | |
Spotted Pig | Breslin | M. Wells Steakhouse | |
Wolfgang's Steakhouse | BLT Prime | Little Beet Table | |
Narcissa | Casa Mono | Bâtard | |
Fette Sau | Smorgasburg | Zabar's |
Foodie Friends: What am I missing here on the list? If you had 60 days left in NYC, what places would you be hitting up?
You guys, my imminent move back to California is finally happening. After 4 years of living in Manhattan, my move date is set for end of su...