Recommendations
Things I return to after actual use: places, books, tools, and films with enough signal to recommend directly.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
NYC Restaurants
Practical dining picks across New York City, with firsthand notes and clear tradeoffs.
View list →NYC Underrated Places
A filtered directory of lesser-known NYC spots that still clear a high local-signal bar.
View directory →Chinatown Non-Spicy Intel
A restrained field guide to mild Malaysian orders at Curry House on Pell Street.
View guide →NYC Pastrami Ranking
Aggregate ranking of 30 food blog lists to find the consensus best pastrami in the city.
View ranking →Books
Books worth your time and attention.
View list →Apps
Tools I consistently use and recommend.
View list →Films
Films I strongly recommend watching.
View list →Tex-Mex and Suburban Mexican in NYC
Where to find the chips-salsa-margaritas-rice-and-beans vibe in New York.
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