Fuku Koreano sandwich: An off-menu item at David Chang's new fried chicken joint in the East Village, this sandwich is exactly the same as the regular fried chicken sandwich with the addition of pickled daikon radish. The pickled veggies are well worth the extra dollar (at $9), as they cut through the surprisingly fatty fried chicken. The chicken itself is very moist and mostly dark meat, and the seasoning of the breading is spot on. The sandwich comes with a side of Saä sauce, which tastes like a combination of s... (read more) 4.0/5.0
fuku friedchicken davidchang eastvillage sandwich recommended 4.0 koreano
Dodoya Simple Soybean Drink: A Taiwanese soybean drink that is much lighter and less sweet than your typical American soymilk. Very refreshing. Healthy, hydrating, and invigorating. Purchased from M2M in Manhattan. 4.0/5.0
soydrink dodoya soy drinks taiwanese recommended 4.0 simple soybean drink
Shake Shack ChickenShack: A Brooklyn-only, limited edition specialty, the New York-based burger chain pays homage to Southern fried chicken and does it successfully. The white meat fried chicken is remarkably moist, and the fried coating is lightly seasoned and spiced. This classic chicken sandwich is paired with classic accompaniments, including lettuce, pickles, and an herb mayo. The Martin's potato bun is the same as what you find with the burgers: slightly sweet and in good proportion to the meat. As a burger per... (read more) 4.0/5.0
shakeshack chickenshack chicken friedchicken brooklyn recommended 4.0
Vermont Switchel Company Switchel: an invigorating, unique blend of maple syrup, lemon, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and molasses. A great option for those who don't want an overly sweet beverage. Perfect accompaniment to a meaty sandwich. Would be even more awesome if it were carbonated! 4.0/5.0
vermontswitchel switchel drinks recommended 4.0 vermontswitchelcompany
Siggi's strawberry yogurt: Thick Icelandic skyr yogurt packed with protein (14g!). Surprisingly filling and very lightly sweetened, though the strawberry flavor is still prominent. 4.0/5.0
siggis yogurt strawberry recommended 4.0
Poland Spring raspberry lime sparkling water: Surprisingly good mainstream drink. Very clear fruit and citrus flavor that doesn't leave a salty aftertaste like a lot of seltzer. Affordable and widely available. Highly recommended. 4.0/5.0
polandspring seltzer sparklingwater raspberry lime citrus drinks recommended 4.0 sparkling water