Artichokin’ in Manhattan

I had my first taste of Artichoke Basille’s pizza after being introduced to it by Tyler B. on a one-night trip into NYC from Newark (because what the hell else were we supposed to do?). We were getting drunk in the East Village and looking for some late-night snacks. He had been to the area before and knew that it was a short walk, would be open, and was awesome good.

Three nights later, during my stayover in the city, I found myself heading back to the place. Their specialty spinach and artichoke pizza is amazing and they serve huge to-go cups of Bud Light for $5.50. There are other things to buy, but I’d say are hardly worth mentioning in comparison. Two visits in four days and two cases of burnt hard palate. Totally worth it, though.

 

The East Village location is really popular, being just a short walk down 14th from both Trader Joe’s and Union Square (where you can catch the L train to Brooklyn). They have one more location in Chelsea and are opening another in Greenwich Village soon.

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Dino-Mite!

Hi PM's~

It's Drew again with another suggestion for good eats. Once again I am in up state NY and am finding the notquietyet spring weather depressing and the bevy of blah chain restaurants depressing.

So much to my delight I stumbled upon a restaurant that Kyle H and the lovely Jaimie Bailey brought to my attention.

DINOSAUR BBQ!

So good! They are a true BBQ with pits and grills in the parking lot and a roadhouse ambiance certainly adds to the kitch charm.

They have pork, steak, and all the fixins, not too mention a killer list of sides that would do any texas joint proud, and a great beer list only sweetens the pot.

I ordered the Rueben Sandwhich with mac n chz and to top it off I got a piece of sweet potato-pecan pie. I think they cater to the northern/western taste buds as they didn't over sweetn' it like they do in the south. It was sweet and spicy just like pumpkin pie!

Check it out ya'll.