if you have been reading my posts, you know that I love food. Sometimes it gets extreme. Sometimes I HAVE to have something very specific and I don't care if I have to go to great lengths to get it. Here are my TOP 5 food obsessions in New York City. Most of them I have gone on a solo mission to eat on my own, definitely my "happy place". This list could have been longer, but I forced myself to edit!
1. Luke's Lobster- The cravings usually kick in around April and last through the Fall and they are intense. I love lobster and this is by far the best lobster roll in NYC. The best part about Luke's is that they do not use mayo just some lemon butter, secret spices and a buttered roll. The pure Maine lobster meat is the star of the roll. There are a few locations, unfortunately none of them deliver to my apartment. I have to walk about 6 blocks and 4 avenues to get my roll if the Nauti truck is not close by. Apparently, Caviar the delivery service will deliver Luke's, but I haven't attempted that yet. I think I like it better when it seems harder to get!
2. La Rosticceria at Eataly-The Prime Rib Panino is my obsession. The problem is, they always run out. They start serving at 11am, my advice is to get there on the early side. Every time I have been there after 5, the Prime Rib and the Carne of the day are sold out. It is ridiculously flavorful and I have been known to go there alone on a summer Friday and devour the whole panino in Madison Park. Side note, the rotisserie chickens are delicious as well!
3. Shake Shack-Luckily I do not live far from the original Shack in Madison Park, but it is far enough to check the Shack Cam and see how long the line is. If the line is not too long, I will volunteer to go, wait and bring back dinner before it gets cold if my husband will agree to eat Shake Shack. I am a classic girl, Shack Burger with Cheese, fries and a lemonade is the usual order.