New York Favorites

I struggled to find more restaurants that I have been to and could discuss, but it looks like I have talked about all of the restaurants I could remember enough information to write about. So I thought to myself, "what can I talk about this week?". Then it hit me, New York favorites! New York favorites are classic foods most New Yorkers eat on a daily basis. You will find this to be very true by observing New Yorkers in their natural habitats.

The first, and probably most famous, New York favorite is the dollar slice of pizza. The dollar slice of pizza is great because it is only a dollar and tastes amazing. Most people will say "there is nothing like the dollar slice" and they are right. You can find a dollar slice on almost every block in NYC and at almost every corner store/deli in most neighborhoods. The dollar slice is a regular-sized cheese slice of pizza, usually topped with garlic, oregano, parmesan cheese, and red pepper, served on a white paper plate. However, these toppings can be change due to ones likings. Most New Yorkers can be found eating a dollar slice after school, during lunch breaks, or for late night snacks during the summers. My favorite dollar slice spot is in Elmont, New York. The pizza shop is located in a shopping area called "The Op" (I know, New Yorkers and their slang). The shop is always busy with high schoolers being that it is across the street from a high school. It is definitely one of the biggest hang out places for teenagers.

The next New York favorite is a drink many of you may be familiar with: the fruit punch Arizona. For some odd reason, New Yorkers have developed a strong bond with this drink. Fruit punch Arizona is the flavor most people would be seen with along side their meals like the dollar slice. Although Arizona comes in many sizes, there is one specific size that New Yorkers tend to buy the most: the over-sized soda can size. It sounds weird, but most people, including myself, do not feel as if they have a complete meal without a fruit punch Arizona. And what makes it even better is that this drink only cost 99 cents! Clearly people in NY love things that only coast a dollar. I have actually seen people count 99 cents to give to the cashier instead of just a dollar (my mom does this all the time). Another key thing about buying the dollar slice or fruit punch Arizona is that you just put the money on the counter and leave. The cashier already knows how much it is and doesn't have to check. Fruit punch Arizona can also be found almost anywhere in New York.

Lastly, a well-known New York favorite is the bacon, egg and cheese. If you are on social media, you might have seen a meme that says New Yorkers say bacon, egg and cheese as one word: baconeggandcheese. I have to admit, that is very true. But this is a classic $1.50 (we added 50 cents!) sandwich that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The bacon, egg and cheese is usually prepared on a roll but can be prepared on a bagel as well. Anyone in New York can tell you that they have had this sandwich at least once in their lives. Because I don't like cheese, I usually order bacon and egg on a roll with salt, pepper, and ketchup. Most people add hot sauce, salt, and pepper to their sandwiches. Unlike fruit punch Arizona and the dollar slice, which taste good no matter where you go, not all deli's make a good bacon, egg and cheese. To find your "spot" you will have to go through a series of trial and error.

I would definitely suggest trying one of these favorites long before going to any of the restaurants I have previously discussed. Maybe they will become one of your favorites!