A week. Seven days. But only one dish memorable enough to receive the honor. This was The Best Thing I Ate Last Week in 2012 and 2013, every week since August 13, 2012.
December 30, 2013-January 5, 2014
Gnocchi Piemontese at La Piazzetta in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
December 23-December 29, 2013
Vietnamese Spiced Lamb sandwich at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
December 16-December 22, 2013
Cajun Mac ‘n Cheese at Dinosaur BBQ in Newark, New Jersey.
December 9-December 15, 2013
Charred Octopus at Emporio in Soho, Manhattan.
December 2-December 8, 2013
Robiola, speck, pear, and honey crostini at Red Gravy in Brooklyn Heights.
November 25-December 1, 2013
Smoked Trout Salad at Jack the Horse Tavern in Brooklyn Heights.
November 18-November 24, 2013
Polipo alla Griglia at Aurora in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
November 11-November 17, 2013
Vaca frita at Rincon Criollo in Corona, Queens.
November 4-November 10, 2013
Randy Roll at Mr. Sushi in Wayne, New Jersey.
October 28-November 3, 2013
Curry Peas at Fatty Cue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
October 21-October 27, 2013
Mac ‘n Cheese at The Queens Kickshaw in Astoria.
October 14-October 20, 2013
Fatty McRib Bao at Fatty Cue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
October 7-October 13, 2013
Pork Chop at Red Gravy in Brooklyn Heights.
September 30-October 6, 2013
Vaca frita at Agozar! in the East Village, Manhattan.
September 23-September 29, 2013
Brussels sprouts, fennel, fontina, sausage, and spicy honey pizza at Fornino in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
September 16-September 22, 2013
Sunday Red Gravy Special at Red Gravy in Brooklyn Heights.
September 9-September 15, 2013
French toast at Bell Book & Candle in the West Village, Manhattan.
September 2-September 8, 2013
Roasted corn cavatelli at Red Gravy in Brooklyn Heights.
August 26-September 1, 2013
Bulgogi sandwich at Lokal in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
August 19-August 25, 2013
The chicken sandwich at Van Horn in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
August 12-August 18, 2013
Arroz con Pollo at Pilar Cuban Eatery in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
August 5-August 11, 2013
Lamb shank over spinach fettuccine at Nino’s in Boca Raton, Florida.
July 29-August 4, 2013
Cappuccino with custard, Nutella, and cannoli cream donuts from Fortunato Brothers Café in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
July 22-July 28, 2013
Frites with sauces at Resto in the Flatiron, Manhattan.
July 15-July 21, 2013
Maple Glazed Pork Shoulder at Fatty Cue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
July 8-July 14, 2013
Alcachofa at La Vara in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
July 1-July 7, 2013
Mushroom and farm egg pizza at ABC Kitchen in Union Square, Manhattan.
June 24-June 30, 2013
Mushroom Toast at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
June 17-June 23, 2013
Anginares moussaka at Pylos in the East Village, Manhattan.
June 10-June 16, 2013
Chicken and waffles at The Brooklyn Star in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
June 3-June 9, 2013
Duck confit at Diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
May 27-June 2, 2013
Octopus salad at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
May 20-May 26, 2013
Tagliatelle with oxtail and caramelized onions at Red Gravy in Brooklyn Heights.
May 13-May 19, 2013
Ropa Vieja at Rincon Criollo in Corona, Queens.
May 6-May 12, 2013
Truffle fries at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
April 29-May 5, 2013
Pulpo a la brasa at Tertulia in the West Village, Manhattan.
April 22-April 28, 2013
Tartufo at Krescendo in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
April 15-April 21, 2013
Chicken at Gwynnett St. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
April 8-April 14, 2013
Paella Mixta at Spanish Pavilion in Harrison, New Jersey.
April 1-April 7,2013
Butcher’s Steak at St. Anselm in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
March 25-March 31, 2013
Braised Duck Leg at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
March 18-March 24, 2013
Enchiladas verde de pollo guisado at Los Girasoles in the Bronx.
March 11-March 17, 2013
Biscuit Sandwich at Community in the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
March 4-March 10, 2013
Shrimp and Scallop Francese at Nino’s in Boca Raton, Florida.
February 25-March 3,2013
House Famous Pork Buns w/ minced crab meat from Sensation Neo Shanghai in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
February 18-February 24,2013
Chiang Mai Fries at Ngam in the East Village, Manhattan.
February 11-February 17,2013
The Cheeseburger at Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
February 4-February 10, 2013
Falafel at TaÏm in the West Village, Manhattan.
January 28-February 3, 2012
Seafood Risotto at Bar Tabac in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
January 21-January 27, 2013
Scottish Salmon at Millesime in the Flatiron, Manhattan.
January 14-January 20, 2013
Duck Zarape at Fonda in Alphabet City, Manhattan.
January 7-January 13, 2013
Five Spice Ribs at Cafe Asia, Smugglers Cove in Saint Lucia.
December 31-January 6, 2013
Edamame Dumplings at Buddakan in the Meatpacking District, Manhattan.
December 24-December 30, 2012
Bread pudding with whiskey sauce at Ruth’s Chris in Weehawken, New Jersey.
December 17-December 23, 2012
Pet Pha Lo at Pok Pok in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
December 10-December 16, 2012
Sankhaya Durian at Pok Pok in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
December 3-December 9, 2012
Orechiette Garden & Sea at La Riviera Gastronomia in Clifton, New Jersey.
- November 26-December 2, 2012
Gnocchi con zucca (butternut squash and pumpkin seed pesto) at Barbuto in the West Village, Manhattan.
November 19-November 25, 2012
Pork Steamed Buns at Fatty Crab in the West Village, Manhattan.
November 12-November 18, 2012
Krasata Paidakia at Pylos in the East Village, Manhattan.
November 5-November 11, 2012
Salmon with three mustards at Henry’s End in Brooklyn Heights.
October 29-November 4, 2012
The Englander at Clover Club in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
October 22-October 28, 2012
Fettuccini ai Funghi at Verso in Alphabet City, Manhattan.
October 15-October 21, 2012
Chicharron de calamar at Yerba Buena Perry in the West Village, Manhattan.
October 8-October 14, 2012
Ricotta Pancakes at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
October 1-October 7, 2012
Sophie Campanioni’s baby back ribs in Oradell, New Jersey.
September 24-September 30, 2012
Costilla at Yerba Buena Perry in the West Village, Manhattan.
September 17-September 23, 2012
Roast Pork Bao at Golden Steamer in Chinatown, Manhattan.
September 10-September 16, 2012
BBQ Beef Short Rib Arepas at Yerba Buena in the East Village, Manhattan.
September 3-September 9, 2012
Hot Fish sandwich at The Commodore in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
August 27-September 2, 2012
Laurie Sackler’s baby back ribs in Mount Kisco, New York.
August 20-26, 2012
“Governor” on baguette at The Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs, New York.
August 13-19, 2012
Arroz Con Leche at Little Havana in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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