Joe’s Ginger
The other week we went to Chinatown in search of soup dumplings.
We ended up not at Joe’s Shanghai (1+ hour wait) but instead at the sister of Joe’s Shanghai: Joe’s Ginger. I believe they are run by the same people but I could be mistaken. We went here with Bobby’s parents so this must have been in mid-October. The soup dumplings were delicious by the way. Next time we go we are going to just order a whole bunch of dumplings. Nom nom nom.
Angelica Kitchen
Then last week (or maybe the week before) I met up with one of my best friends for a delicious vegetarian (vegan actually) dinner at Angelica Kitchen on the lower east side.
I got the “Pantry Plate” with 5 items - Marinated Hiziki & Arame Salad, Garlic Lemon Marinated Kale, bean and butternut squash salad, some kind of cabbage, and a sprout and bean salad (I think). Next time I think I will try their macro plate.
Eating Everything
So as you can see, even though I eat everything these days (intuitive eating you know), I still make room for my healthy yums. I like having options. Also, as an update to my post on Wednesday, I decided to screw the budget and just spend money. If I like eating good food, that’s my thing that I splurge on.
Coming Soon
- Weekend links (Saturday or Sunday)
- Post on productivity and to-do lists
November 19, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Never heard of Joe’s Ginger but it does sound like the sister of Joe’s Shanghai. Have you been to Shanghai Cafe? I go there when I’m in the mood for some Shanghai food despite the bad serivce, but it’s Chinatown :/
I’ve heard so much about Angelica Kitchen and I’m waiting for the right time to go. Glad to see a review from you!
By the way, is there any other vegan/vegetarian restaurant you would recommend that is affordable and tasty (unemployed individuals here!)? Or maybe even Indian or Italian restaurants? In Manhattan or Brooklyn is good, thanks
November 19, 2010 at 4:07 pm
@Yin: Wow I can definitely give you a list! My favorites are:
–Souen (they have a few locations – souen.net) – pretty inexpensive, and delicious food
–Good Health Cafe (upper east side – 74th and 1st) – not just vegetarian but delicious.
I think I actually did a post on this… trying to dig it up now…
AHa! http://www.thesaladgirl.com/2010/06/12/saturday-secrets-best-vegetarian-restaurants-in-new-york/
November 19, 2010 at 2:27 pm
same here. screw up the budgeting thing… I’m just spend on whatever please me!
November 19, 2010 at 3:22 pm
ya maggie! do what works for you and keeps you balanced and happy!
November 19, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Man alive Maggie, you find the coolest dishes!
Looking forward to your “to-do list” posting…I love my list making!
November 19, 2010 at 8:50 pm
This post really made me laugh. Screw the Budget.. Have a great weekend
Lew
November 20, 2010 at 10:15 am
OH, wow, Maggie, both food photos look amazing. The dumplings look and sound fabulous, and I’m sure they tasted even better!!
Are they veggie dumplings, or meat?
November 20, 2010 at 11:31 am
@Tiffany: They were meat! I don’t think Chinatown has many veg-friendly options. There is a vegetarian dim sum place on the same street this restaurant was on (Pell Street) but I haven’t been there yet.
November 20, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Oh, just curious–I eat meet these days!
November 20, 2010 at 2:27 pm
This shows so well how you can get the best of everything when you mix well.
November 21, 2010 at 8:53 am
The pantry plate looks fabulous! I don’t think that’s a meal I could find anywhere around here.
November 22, 2010 at 3:33 am
Oh dumplings! I have had any in AGES!