Jay Eats Worldwide

Welcome to New York!  I spent two weeks in New York City working, but had time off to checkout the food scene (and some of my NYC favorites too).   The day started off in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Smorgasburg . The New York Times calls Smorgasburg ,  "The Woodstock of Eating" and Mario Batali calls it  "The single  greatest thing I've ever seen  gastronomically in New York City" So, of course it was on the list! (the season closes on November 21, 2015 for this location) Being toward the end of the season, there weren't as many vendors, but I got a great taste of what it's all about. Something not to miss, if you like food. See What Jay Eats...  The Short Rib Bone marrow, roasted red peppers, and almond from Carnal at Williamsburg Smorgasburg . So tender, I could've had another one. But more food on the way...  Cheese Curds Fried cheese, so good. ...

 I attended Ramen Champ's Grand Opening back in January 2015 and now back again for another opening?   OK, a couple other times too,  but who's counting, right? Let me explain why another opening. Chef / owner Alvin Cailan of Eggslut opened this ramen outlet in January.  Although he'll still be a part of Ramen Champ, the new team is lead by Yoshimasa Kasai.  You may have heard of him as the former director of Ramen Yokocho .  Revamp Ramen Champ opens on October 2nd! Read my first visit to Ramen Champ HERE  The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the Far East Plaza, home to Roy Choi's Chego and Andy Ricker's Pok Pok Phat Thai.   The space reminds me of ramen shops in Japan, small spaces with open kitchens and all counter seating.  Since this was the first day of a media preview, the menu was limited with 3 different kinds of ramen offered.  I was a bit more interes...

Unfortunately Late Night Ramen has been cancelled. The demand has been overwhelming and had to turn away customers. Stay tuned for updates... The Original Ramen Burger's Late-Night Ramen in KTown! They've heard you ask for ramen in a bowl and they're introducing limited late-night ramen. Updated Post  The  Original Ramen Burger will serve Late-Night Ramen on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 pm until Lock & Key closes. Limited to 20 bowls of each per night. Two types of ramen served, Tonkotsu-Shio (pork based) and Torigara-Shio (chicken based). Chef Devin Hight has created two ramen classics with his spin (in a good way). Peter and Fernando will get the bowls out to you. See What Jay Eats... Photo Courtesy of Jeff Shimamoto Tonkotsu-shio Ramen (Pork) topped with sous-vide chashu, egg, kikurage (mushroom), sake-infused  menma (bamboo shoot), crunchy scallions, and nori. $12 Ch...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if two of the most popular night market vendors got together and created something really good?   Well... It Happened!!!  The Original Ramen Burger by Keizo Shimamoto One of the most popular vendors  and longest line at this year's  626 Night Markets . AND   Mama Musubi One of the original 626 Night Market vendors and IMO the second longest lines at this year's 626 Night Markets (behind Ramen Burger). What happens when Mama Musubi's popular pork belly is paired with the Original Ramen Burger noodle buns? If you like Mama Musubi's pork belly musubi, you'll like this burger... Introducing the Mama Musubi 24 Hour Pork Belly  Specialty Ramen Burger! (Limited Time Only) Mama Musubi's 24 Hour Pork Belly (Berkshire pork belly)  served with cucumber pickles, arugula, onion marmalade,  and a hoisin karashi mustard sauce on ...