Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the company of good friends, some shareable snack foods and, of course, appropriate liquid libations. So here are a few restaurant recommendations in the New York/New Jersey area that are just right for some casual warm weather grazing…
Zengo, 622 3rd Avenue, New York, NY: Achiote-Hoisin Arepas, $11.00; Thai Chicken Empanadas, $12.00; Shrimp-Vegetable Pot Stickers, $12.00; Charred Tuna Wonton Tacos, $13.00; Duck Confit-Daikon Tacos, $13.00; Crispy Shanghai Spring Rolls, $13.00; Spicy Crab Guacamole, $18.00
Pampano, 209 East 49th Street, New York, NY: Quesadillas de Pescado, $13.00; Empanadas de Camaron, $14.00; Taqueria: Tacos, $3.25; Tortas, Quesadillas, Burritos, $8.50; Botaneria: Patatas Bravas, $6.00; Meatballs, $9.00; Tacos Sampler, $8.00; Nachitos, $9.00; Torta Sliders, $8.00
508 Gastrobrewery, 508 Greenwich Street, New York, NY: Oysters on the Half Shell, $1.00 per; “Double Diablo” with Jalapeño Fried Oyster, $8.00; “Slap Yo Momma” Onion Rings with Catalan Aioli, $9.00; “Pikhali” Spinach & Walnut Dip, $10.00; Taquitos Pastor, $10.00; Beef Brisket “Bulgogi” Sliders, $12.00; BBQ Spare Rib Sliders, $13.00; Fried Oyster Po’ Boy Sliders, $13.00
Alobar Restaurant, 46-42 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, NY: Garlic-Glazed Baby Backs, $3.50 per rib; Skin-On Potato Crisps, $5.00; Maple-Bacon Popcorn, $6.00; Kentucky Fried Apples, $6.00; Amish Pig Tails, $11.00
Highpoint Bistro & Bar, 216 7th Avenue, New York, NY: Mini Kobe Corn Dogs with Spicy Mustard, $8.00; Smoked Salmon Bruschetta, $12.00; Cheeseburger Sliders, $12.00; Tuna Tartate Tacos, $12.00
Bin 14 Trattoria Wine Bar, 1314 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ: Assorted Bruschetta: Roma Tomato, Red Onion, Basil, Garlic, Ricotta, $3.00; Tuscan White Bean & Roasted Garlic, $3.00; Wild Mushroom, Pecorino, Truffle Oil, $4.00; Date, Bacon & Bleu Cheese, $4.00; Tuna Tartare, Jalapeño Scallions, Capers, $5.00; Beef Tartare, Truyffles, Parmesan, Quail Egg, Fleur de Sel, $6.00; Salmon Tartare, Ricotta, Basil, Chili-Orange Marmalade, $6.00; Lobster Club, Crispy Prosciutto, Avocado, $6.00; Assorted Fries: Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle, Cinnamon, $6.00; Pecorino Fries with Chili, $7.00; Truffle Fries with Romano, Black Pepper, $8.00; Meatballs & Marinara, Pecorino, $5.00
Pilsener Haus Biergarten, 1422 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ: Gebackene Champignons, Crisp Mushrooms, $8.00; Bavarian Soft Pretzel, $12.00
VB3, 475 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ: Brick Oven Chicken Wings, $8.00; Roasted Eggplant “Meatballs,” $10.00; Arancini, Eggplant & Saffron Rice Balls, $10.00
Costanera Cocina Peruana, 511 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ: Solterito Bruschetta topped with Lima Bean & Corn Salad, $5.00; Empanadas, $5.00; Chori-Papa, Chili-Dusted Potatoes with Spicy Pork Chorizo, $7.00; Papitas con Creams, $6.00; Raw Bar Thursdays: Oysters, $1.00 per; Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell, $0.75 per
Orange Squirrel Restaurant, 412 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ: Squirrel Nuts, Crispy Truffled Potato Cheese Puffs, $9.00; Mushroom Tempura, $9.00; Baked Veal Meatballs, $12.00
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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