The worst thing about my job is that I work near Times Square — tourist central. One of the few perks about working in this horrid area is that the Treats Truck graces us with its presence every Wednesday!
We actually stare out the
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Author Archives: Hamamama
Bad Girl
So last night after a goodbye party for my dear friend Katie, my friend Mark and I ventured to Carl’s Steaks (great call by Mark). I have always heard that their cheesesteaks were the closest thing in NYC to a true
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July 31, 2008
Chicken Curry in a Hurry
It has been a LONG time since I have blogged on Umami Mart. I may have been out of sight, but the site has not been out of my mind. I read it daily and you all inspire me with your wonderful writing, photos and cooking! And congrats to Kayoko – your blog is blowing up – it’s awesome!
My best-bud
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September 8, 2007
Spicy Mina (NYC)
It was time for another Mets game with my friend Bill, so we knew to start the night off with a pre-game, ethnic meal in Queens last night. This time we chose to try Spicy Mina, a Bangledeshi restaurant.
WOW! It was really an experience- so flavorful with unique spices – somewhat similar to Indian food, but definitely
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July 23, 2007
Cheap Eats
I was just checking out New York Magazine’s 2007 Cheap List — two places that have already been written about on Umami Mart are included on their list: Little Pepper and Boi to Go! Hopefully we can check out the whole list and blog about all of them!
Bon Appetit!
July 18, 2007
In-N-Out Burger Coming to NYC???
Via eater.com, I came across a post on this blog that says Departures magazine has a mention that In-N-Out may be coming to NYC!
If you are a Southern California native like myself — or have done their drive thru
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July 9, 2007
Soba Baby
This is the meal that made it happen. Mel & I dined at Sakagura with Aya on (6/29) – our last meal with Aya before her childless days were kissed goodbye. She was still supposed to have a little more than a week before Read More →
June 8, 2007
Little Pepper
Back to Shea Stadium for some Mets action last night, so you know what that means…back to the last stop on the 7 train for some szechuan. This time my friend Bill and I tried Little Pepper, a place we hear gives Spicy and Tasty a run for its money.
For starters, we had pork dumplings with
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June 1, 2007
Oh so Spicy, Oh so Tasty
I was introduced to this unbelievable szechuan restaurant called Spicy and Tasty in Queens by my friend Bill. We are avid Mets fans, so we try to get there as often as we can when we’re headed to a ballgame.
I took my friends Kevin & Bea there last night before we went to see watch some baseball. I
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