New York’s Newest, Internationally-Inspired Soups
It may officially be Hot Soup Month, but you hardly need a faux food holiday to steer you towards warming, good-for-you, and intensely flavorful broth. And we’re rounding up some of the newest & best, internationally inspired bowls! From High Street’s Spiced Pumpkin Soup to…
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Marco Canora’s Brodo is Good for What Ails You
Even New York’s most celebrated chefs are getting into the fast-casual game. All’onda’s Chris Jaeckle has a takeaway sushi spot. George Mendes specializes in sardines at his Madison Square Eats stand. And now, Marco Canora, the award-winning chef and owner of Hearth & Terroir, has joined the fast food fray, erecting a makeshift takeout window…
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Last Licks of Winter Soups
As much as we can’t wait for the weather to get warm and stay warm, we’ve already found ourselves getting sentimental over foods we’ll no longer be able to really enjoy once it’s spring. And soups, of which there’s an especially delicious, seemingly endless variety of in New York, totally top that list. So here are a few fantastic bowls you’ll definitely want to try while it’s still officially winter, like the creamy Chowder at The Clam in the West Village, the comforting Matzoh Ball Soup at the Empire Diner in Chelsea, and the classic Onion Gratinee at Little Prince in NoHo…
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New York’s Tastiest Chilled Soups
Our coats may still be buried away in the back of our closets, but that’s no reason to abandon characteristically cold weather fare like soup. Think about it — what better way to beat the heat than with a chilled soup made of seasonal fruits and vegetables, like Watermelon Gazpacho topped with Feta Cheese or cold Corn Soup crowned with Crabmeat? Is your mouth watering yet? Check out the creamy Cucumber Vichyssoise at Dovetail, or the sweet and savory Borscht at Joseph Leonard, and it will be. Here are a few other cool soups to savor before summer’s end.
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Tortilleria Nixtamal’s Pozole
New York definitely isn’t lacking in the Mexican restaurant department. Every neighborhood has its own, from the small bodega-taquerias to the larger chains. And while all have their merits, not many are as authentic as Tortilleria Nixtamal. We can’t get enough of the fresh tamales and fish tacos at this Queens gem, but come fall, our go-to dish is the Pozole.
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Shopsin’s Chicken Tortilla Avocado Soup
The menu at Kenny Shopsin’s eponymous Shopsin’s has a seemingly endless number of options from which to choose (there’s over 900 options to be exact), with everything from French Toast Sandwiches to Deep Fried Pancake Quesadillas making an appearance. It can be a bit overwhelming to peruse the menu and settle on something to eat, so if you want some advice, go for the Chicken Tortilla Avocado Soup.
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La Bonne Soupe’s French Onion Soup
“La Bonne Soupe” means the good life, with wishes for wealth, health, and happiness. While the good people over at La Bonne Soupe might not be able to deliver on all of that at this little French bistro, their French Onion Soup comes close.
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Rosemary’s Minestra Di Stagione
This charming West Village trattoria was buzzing even before it opened its doors this past summer, and the excitement about this place hasn’t dissipated since. With a menu featuring a mix of classic and inventive Italian dishes, including Zucchini Crudo, Octopus Salami, and various homemade pastas, you’re guaranteed to find something delicious to fill you up. We love the Minestra Di Stagione.
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The Smith’s Cheddar Tomato Soup
The Smith is known for its bar snacks, especially the Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Fondu, and hearty comfort food, like the Crispy Fried Calamari and Chicken Pot Pie. But when there’s a chill in the air and we’re looking for a dish to warm us up, we usually opt for their Roasted Tomato Soup.
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Ippudo’s Spicy Pork Ramen
In Japan,Ippudo is a dime a dozen. But in New York, this Japanese brasserie is a rare gem. It boasts some of the most innovative ramen dishes in the city, with a dinner menu featuring six different types of ramen bowls with seven varieties of toppings. With lines out the door almost every night, it’s no surprise that their ramen is some of the best in all of Manhattan.
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