Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Get Stuffed!

One of the best things about living in New York is THE FOOD! Which makes it almost impossible to narrow down which restaurants we want to highlight as our favorites...

Instead, we've compiled a list of some of the best dishes (at $10 and under) that we've eaten in the past week. From steamy dumplings (always a favorite), to the best sandwiches available 24/7, to overstuffed tacos, we hope you'll get a chance to try these plates at least once in your lifetime. Until then, maybe you can just salivate over our photos.

M Shanghai in Williamsburg is one of our favorite places to go, period. The Steamed Juicy Pork Buns pictured here are only $5.00 for an order of 6, and come with a tangy, gingery sauce that the waiters mix up for you at the table.

There must be crack in these Spicy Wontons, also from M Shanghai, because we find ourselves craving them all the time. They come drenched in a rich peanut sauce, and at only $6.00 for 6 pieces, it's not rare for us to get two orders each.

Coming from Los Angeles, it is hard to find good, cheap Mexican food in Manhattan, but we've always been a litle obsessed with La Esquina. We especially love hitting up the cafe during the day, when the place is a bit more low-key and you can opt to sit at one of the outdoor tables if the weather is right. The Bistec Tacos pictured above are stuffed with perfectly-seasoned meat that's grilled to perfection, and at $10.00 for two, fit nicely into our budget.

For everyone living in the East Village or Lower East Side, there should be one eatery on your speed-dial: Sunny & Annie's. This unassuming deli on Ave B and 6th Street has come to be one of our favorite sandwich makers in New York. With a never-ending list of incredibly creative sandwiches, all under $10, you can't really go wrong. Try the Bush, pictured here, which is stuffed with Teriyaki chicken, avocado, mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, red onions, seaweed and ranch dressing. Or go for the Pho Real, hand-crafted to resemble a bowl of Pho noodle soup, complete with roast beef, onions, cilantro, bean sprouts, hoisin and sriracha sauce.

Like what you see? Don't worry, we have plenty more food and restaurant recommendations to come...so don't fill up!

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