Don’t forget about Kyotofu! Their chocolate souffle cupcakes won Best Cupcake from New York Magazine a couple of months ago. They are delicious – light and chocolately, but still quite rich. No icing though, which I...

-in-the-wall taquerias, one of the best cupcakes in town (Kyotofu), and some great middle eastern. Nothing that is specifically a must-do, but i would say the area is at least a must-visit for the variety. Other things, to throw...

-a slice of pizza at Di Fara’s. The slice we dream of. -pear sorbet at Kyotofu. Like eating stars. -falafel at Per Se. The best damn falafel ball ever.

and it tasted like one... maybe people just come for nostalgia? Kyotofu - so so cupcakes, more like a muffin... but i think they had the best macarons of all i tasted... even if they were refrigerated and of questionable freshness...

-it-or-hate-it kind of dish, I personally loved it. It was tangy, slightly sweet, and herbal all at the same time. Doesn’t quite beat kyotofu cupcakes for my favorite dessert in NYC, but comes close. -Sturgeon with...

KYOTOFU- They were still serving brunch at 4 pm, when I arrived – a relative bargain at $15 for a tail (I had a Bloody Mary) and an entrée (a Kurobutu sausage encased in puff pastry and a savory souffle with cheese and...

Fresh felafel and freshly-homemede pita at the new Gazala Place, 709 9th Avenue between 49th and 50th (2 doors North of Kyotofu). The falafel sanwich is $3.50 – kinda small, but way delish. Everything’s made from...

What about the chocolate souffle cupcake at Kyotofu on 9th btwn 48th and 49th or the rice balls at Manganaro’s on 9th btwn 37and 38th? OH – and the spanakopita from Poseidon Greek Bakery on 9th near 44th?

on Sawtelle and not the South Bay. Uncle Nick’s (9th Ave and 51st): People seem to overlook Greek food here. Order the appetizer of grilled octopus with a side of fries (approx $10) and you’ll be baffled too. Tender garlicy...

on my visit from the past Thursday. http://thewanderingeater.wordpress.com/2007/05/13/everything-eaten-before-the-kyotofu-dinnerand-other-stuff/

• Anything al pastor from Rico’s Tacos • Upside-down tuna tarte from the Modern • Kyotofu's mini miso chocolate cakes • The effect of the wine pairings at Fleur de Sel (does that count?) • Cheeseburger at Burger joint / Le...

with Shake Shack, and I’ll throw in Tasting Room, Kyotofu, Del Posto, and 44 1/2.

I say this as a former Los Angeleno – definitely skip Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Mexican, as well as Ethiopian in NYC. I’ve heard great things about Kyotofu - a dessert place on- 9ave/48th. I agree with the Modern as...