Chef Angelo Romano | Photographs courtesy of Rocky Slims
By Chef Angelo Romano of Rocky Slims
“I describe Rocky Slims as carefree, creative, simplicity with props to Italian cooking and all natural wines. Obviously try the pizza, but don’t pass on any dish focused on vegetables. They are given the highest amounts of attention and are a focal point of the menu growth.”
As a chef, I love being in New York because: walking and snacking is the best thing in the world.
My advice to visitors coming to NYC is don't: hold back.
Definitely visit: Flushing, Queens.
Make sure you take home: a bottle of Uncouth Vermouth, because it’s truly thoughtful and unique.
Uncouth Vermouth Tasting Room (By Appointment): 250 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11231
When in New York, you must visit:
- A taco cart, whenever and wherever.
- Every single bodega in NYC for breakfast. Get a bacon, egg and cheese on a roll. I always add hot sauce and mayo.
Morning Coffee
Variety Coffee Roasters
It's in Bushwick and it's my go-to shop for coffee.
146 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 | T: 718.497.2326 | www.varietycoffeeroasters.com
Hi-Collar
When I am in that 'hood and have a few minutes to chill I get coffee at Hi-Collar.
214 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003 | T: 212.777.7018 | hi-collar.com
Shops & Markets
Photograph courtesy of Rose Bakery at Dover Street Market
Rose Bakery at Dover Street Market
They have an amazing bakery inside.
Ground Floor, 160 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | T: 646.837.7754 | newyork.doverstreetmarket.com
Union Square Greenmarket
This is my go-to market and a short walk from my restaurant, Rocky Slims.
Union Square West | Between West 17th Street - West 14th Street, New York, NY 10003 | www.grownyc.org
Photograph courtesy of SOS Chefs
SOS Chefs
I come here weekly to buy ingredients.
104 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009 | T: 212.505.5813 | sos-chefs.com
Afternoon Snack
Tacos Morelos
You'll find this small authentic taco restaurant on 9th Street and Avenue A.
438 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009 | T: 347.772.5216
Hi Hello
This is at the Jefferson stop on the L train. Get the Jerk Chicken Sandwich.
247 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Early Evening Drinks
The Ten Bells | Photo Credit: Find. Eat. Drink.
The Ten Bells
Come here to drink wine.
247 Broome Street, New York, NY 10002
T: 212.228.4450 | tenbellsnyc.com
Alder
The cocktails here are awesome.
157 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
T: 212.539.1900 | aldernyc.com | Book a Table
Dinner
Buttermilk fried lamb sweetbreads in volcano sauce | Photograph courtesy of Thirty Acres
Contra | Thirty Acres | Semilla
At any given moment at any of these restaurants, you could have the time of your life. All three are straightforward and personal enough to be truly enchanting.
Contra
138 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
T: 212.466.4633 | contranyc.com | Book a Table
Thirty Acres
500 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
T: 201.435.3100 | thirtyacres.tumblr.com | Book a Table
Semilla
No. 5, 160 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
T: 718.782.3474 | www.semillabk.com | Book a Table
Hunan Manor
One of my favorites for Chinese. 'Nuff said.
339 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
T: 212.682.2883 | www.hunanmanorny.com
Late Night
Photographs courtesy of The Brooklyn Star
The Brooklyn Star
Open until 2am
593 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
T: 718.599.9899 | www.thebrooklynstar.com
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
Open until midnight, 1am on weekends
207 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
T: 212.254.3500 | momofuku.com/new-york/ssam-bar
Chef Angelo Romano
Chef Angelo Romano honed his skills at Manhattan’s Lupo Osteria Romana before helping to develop the food at Roberta’s in Brooklyn.
In September 2012, he ran the kitchen at The Pines, the Gowanas restaurant that showcases Asian ingredients and Italian inspired cuisine. Now at Rocky Slims, he is creating Italian-American cuisine making square pizzas, salumi, pastas, and contorni.
ROCKY SLIMS
338 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10010
T: 212.889.4663 | www.rockyslims.com
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