The Girl Who Ate Everything

Note: This post was originally published on Serious Eats: New York on Monday. I've never before reposted my Serious Eats posts on this blog, but I thought this one was worthwhile because it's filled with advice I've given to friends visiting NYC over the last couple of years. ...Also, my next Taipei post is still under construction. :(

Clockwise from top left: Breakfast at Cup and Saucer, Economy Candy, pastrami sandwich at Katz's Deli, and pumpkin eggnog pudding at Sugar Sweet Sunshine.

Do you like sandwiches? Pudding? Cake? Candy? Then let me be your guide. Because that's all I'm going to feed you.

This itinerary represents my favorite places to bring out-of-towners to on the Lower East Side for a morning and afternoon jaunt. "Favorite places" does not equate to "best places," but they are, in my humble opinion, consistently good, unique, and won't break the bank. These places aren't all meant to be eaten at in one day (but you can try; more power to you). Pick and choose what sounds best. You'll probably feel disgusting by the end of it, but it'll be worth it.